Professional development

The Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) offers a wide range of resources, workshops, conferences, and continuing education opportunities. By joining RCPod, international podiatrists can access these resources and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in podiatry practice, research, and techniques. This can enhance your professional knowledge and skills, leading to improved patient care.

Networking

Joining the Royal College of Podiatry provides a platform to connect with other podiatrists from around the world. These networking opportunities allow international podiatrists to build professional relationships, exchange ideas, collaborate on research projects, and learn from the experiences of their peers. Networking can also open doors to potential job opportunities or partnerships in different countries.

Professional recognition

Being a member of a reputable professional organisation like the Royal College of Podiatry adds credibility and recognition to an international podiatrist's credentials. It demonstrates a commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field. This recognition can be valuable when seeking employment or establishing professional credibility in a new country.

Access to resources

The Royal College of Podiatry provides access to a wide range of resources, including research articles, clinical guidelines, patient education materials, and professional and ethical guidance. International podiatrists can benefit from these resources, which can support evidence-based practice, enhance clinical decision-making, and provide guidance on professional and ethical issues.

Advocacy and support

The Royal College of Podiatry represents the interests of podiatrists and promotes the podiatry profession at a national and international level. By joining, international podiatrists can contribute to the collective voice of the profession and support efforts to improve podiatric healthcare globally.

Career opportunities

The Royal College of Podiatry provides access to job boards and career services that can assist international podiatrists in finding employment opportunities in different countries. We also offer advice and support related to professional development and career advancement through our mentoring programme and guidance on specialisation options through our Specialist Advisory Groups.

Access to TALUS

TALUS is our Learning Management System (LMS). It offers a range of online courses, blended learning, past events and other CPD. It includes popular courses like the Foot in Diabetes Module and the Peripheral Arterial Disease (Vascular) Module.

Digital copy of The Podiatrist

International associates will receive a digital copy of The Podiatrist, the College's bi-monthly magazine. It contains feature articles, interviews, case studies and news of the work of the College. It is the best place to find the latest information about the profession.

Post-nominals for Associates

Joining the Royal College of Podiatry as an international associate entitles you to use the post-nominals RCPod (Assoc). These should be placed after your academic qualifications.  

Associate certificate

Every international associate will get a certificate to mark their new status as a member of the Royal College of Podiatry.

Access to Fellowship

International associate members have access to our Fellowship programmes leading to advanced practice in both podiatric medicine and podiatric surgery.