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Setting the standard

The Royal College of Physicians aims to ensure high quality care for patients by improving standards and influencing policy and practice in modern medicine. It sets standards for clinical practice, conducts examinations, defines and monitors education and training programmes for physicians, supports doctors in their practice of medicine, and advises the Government, public and the profession on healthcare issues. It has over 20,000 Fellows and Members worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a physician?
  
• How is a physician trained?
• What does a physician specialise in?