We help qualified doctors to pursue their careers in specialist (internal) medicine through medical examinations, education and training. We also provide resources and information to support and facilitate professional development for physicians throughout their careers. The College helps to develop standards of medical care and training, and influences health policy. We ensure that the views and practical clinical experiences of our membership are taken into account by health policymakers throughout the UK.
The College also holds extenstive historical collections of books, manuscripts and objects. As well as preserving these collections, we make them available to our members and to the public through our free exhibitions, digitisation projects and a range of events.