The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional body responsible for education, training, setting and raising standards in psychiatry.

Support for Psychiatrists

• Members

  Resources for Members

• Career and development

  Continuing Professional Development returns; CPD Online learning resource. Read more about how to work in psychiatry

• Revalidation

  Guidance about revalidation for psychiatrists. Visit Revalidation

• Examinations

  Information on CASC, Regulations & Curricula, Pass Lists & FAQs. Visit Examinations

• Faculties

  The main specialities in psychiatry are represented by College Faculties, Sections and Special Interest Groups. Visit Faculties

• Divisions

  The regional offices represent the College locally & provide professional advice where required. Visit the Divisions

• Quality improvement

  The College’s Centre for Quality Improvement aims to raise the standard of care that people with emotional or mental health needs receive by helping providers, users and commissioners of services assess and increase the quality of care they provide. Visit CCQI

• Publications

  RCPsych Publications publishes the college's flagship journal the British Journal of Psychiatry, along with a full programme of books and college reports in all areas of psychiatry. Visit Publications

• Becoming a psychiatrist

  Career information for medical students & Foundation Doctors. Visit Career in Psychiatry