Royal College of Psychiatrists

About us

We are the professional medical body responsible for supporting psychiatrists throughout their careers from training through to retirement, and in setting and raising standards of psychiatry in the United Kingdom.

We work to secure the best outcomes for people with mental illness, learning difficulties and developmental disorders by promoting excellent mental health services, training outstanding psychiatrists, promoting quality and research, setting standards and being the voice of psychiatry.

What we do and how

The College is the professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the United Kingdom.

We work to secure the best outcomes for people with mental illness, learning difficulties and developmental disorders by promoting excellent mental health services, training outstanding psychiatrists, promoting quality and research, setting standards and being the voice of psychiatry.

View more

Become a psychiatrist

Find information for people considering a career in psychiatry, as well as advice on what to do if you've already made your decision and want to know more.

View more

Membership

Find out more about the benefits of membership and opportunities for members. You can also find practical information about grades of membership, fees and an online search of our membership database.

View more