The Royal College of Physicians is the professional membership body for physicians, with over 32,000 members and fellows across the globe. Physicians diagnose and treat illness, and they promote, maintain and restore health.
Mission statement
Our mission is to promote the best possible health and healthcare for everyone. As the leading body for physicians in the UK and internationally, we will work to achieve our vision by:
• Influencing the way that healthcare is designed and delivered
• Promoting good health and leading the prevention of ill health across communities
• Supporting physicians to fulfil their potential.
Summary of relevant work
Over the next 5 years, our activities and resources will be focused on delivering five strategic aims:
We will improve care for patients
We will develop physicians throughout their careers
We will lead and support our members
We will shape the future of health and healthcare
We will invest in our future and build on our heritage