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Membership and Fellowship

The College is proud to have a Membership community that grows annually – in number and in strength. We have a global community of more than 17,000 respected physicians across 104 countries. They are leaders in their fields, in their hospitals, and in their health systems. They are mentors to the next generation of doctors. They are researchers and clinicians driving medical advancements. They are advocates for change to improve population health, patient care and patient outcomes.

744 Members admitted

213 New Fellows of the College

12 Honorary Fellowships

156 Doctors received CSCST

Membership and Fellowship Growth

744 doctors were conferred with Membership, an internationally recognised benchmark of excellence valued by healthcare employers worldwide and achieved through examination. 213 new Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland were admitted. Fellowship is a prestigious honour, awarded in recognition of a doctor’s contribution to their specialty. These 957 doctors were conferred across 13 Conferring Ceremonies at the college’s heritage home at No. 6 Kildare Street.

Explore our ceremonies

Mrs Mary Robinson awarded Stearne Medal

The prestigious Stearne Medal 2025 was awarded to Mrs Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, member of the Elders, and a globally renowned advocate for human rights and climate justice on The Stearne Medal at a special ceremony at No. 6 Kildare Street on Friday, 5 September 2025. The medal, named after RCPI’s founding president, John Stearne, recognises Mrs Robinson’s unparalleled contribution to global health, wellbeing, and humanitarianism throughout her career.

Honorary Fellows Admitted 2025-2026

During the 2025-2026 year, the College awarded 12 individuals with Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FRCPI), the highest honour the College can bestow. The award recognises their outstanding contributions to medicine, healthcare, education, leadership, research or public service.

Meet our Honorary Fellows

Engaging our Members and Fellows

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland supports the lifelong learning of healthcare professionals, and advocates on healthcare and health-related issues on behalf of its Membership through the college’s public engagement strategy. Our CPD events supports our trainees, members, fellows and learners through networking, collaboration and learning opportunities. Doctors and healthcare professionals can play an active role in the college from anywhere in the world, and leverage the strength of the college network to inform the future of healthcare.