MRCP(UK) Diploma Ceremony

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Overview

The President and Council of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh invite you to attend one of the Diploma Ceremonies for the formal introduction of new Members of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom, MRCP(UK).

Due to refurbishment work in the College Conference Centre, the Diploma Ceremonies are now being held in the Great Hall and we therefore have smaller capacity. As such for the 2018 Ceremonies we will be limiting the number of guests to 3 (including children).

To attend the Diploma Ceremony you must return your Form of Faith

Programme

17.00	Registration
17.30	New members assemble in the Great Hall. Their seats will be reserved. Relations and friends may take their places to view the proceedings, in any of the unreserved seats. (Please be seated by 17.45).
18.00	President's procession enters the Great Hall preceded by the College Mace (ALL STAND) . The Chair, Trainees & Members Committee addresses the New Members. The President addresses the new Members. The President presents diplomas to new Members. President's procession leaves the Great Hall. (ALL STAND)
19.00	Buffet Supper for those who have booked in the New Library and Cullen Suite. Individual and family photographs

Fees

Each ceremony will be limited to a total of 120 people and online booking will close when they reach capacity. There will be no waiting list. If you are unable to attend a specific ceremony either because we have reached maximum numbers or because you are unavailable you are most welcome to come to one of the future ceremonies. These restrictions have been introduced in order to allow all those attending to have an enjoyable evening and have the opportunity of seeing the College in a relaxed atmosphere.

Further Information

In the event of the Ceremony being over-subscribed, we shall contact you as quickly as possible.

Please wait for confirmation before making travel and accommodation arrangements.

1. Please ensure you return your Form of Faith, if we do not receive your Form of Faith you will not be allowed to attend the Diploma Ceremony.

2. New Members may bring a maximum of 3 guests (including children) to the Diploma Ceremony. The Reception and Hot Buffet Dinner will be free of charge to each new Member. For guests attending the hot buffet dinner there will be a charge of £20 per head. Children are welcome and those under 10 are free.

3. We no longer provide a crèche during the ceremony. Children are welcome in the hall but for the benefit of other guests you may be asked to remove the child if they become unduly noisy.

4. Gowns are not worn for the Edinburgh ceremony. For private family photographs Collegiate Members of the Edinburgh College may be photographed wearing the Edinburgh Collegiate Gown. These do not need to be booked in advance. The photographer will be available, after the Ceremony, to take private photographs. Payment should be made direct to the photographer at the time (cash or cheque only).

5. There will also be the opportunity to speak to members of the Collegiate Members Committee and purchase College mementoes.

6. For accommodation in Edinburgh, please contact the Scottish Tourist Board (0845 225 5121) or look at their website at www.visitscotland.com.

7. Limited disabled access is available at the College. Please ensure you contact Mrs Gilly Marshall if you or your guests require this.

8. Dress code: Lounge suits and ladies equivalent or national dress.

Consent for Photographs taken on College Premises:

Please note that the College may occasionally take informal photographs before, during and after College events for use in future material used to promote the College, its facilities and activities (either in print or online). These images will not be used commercially or sold to third parties. With this disclaimer, the College is proceeding on the basis that attendance at this event implies your consent to the College taking and using such images. If you do not consent to the use of such images, please bring this to the attention of a member of staff at the time of the event (please note this does not apply to private photographs taken by the photographer of you and your family).

Access

As a listed building, the College has restricted disabled access. A wheelchair lift is provided at the rear of the College giving access to the main historic rooms. For further information and assistance please contact the RCPE Co-ordinator responsible for the event.

Accommodation and Directions to the College

The College has negotiated special rates with a number of local hotels.

Download pdf map and directions

Bicycle racks are available for cyclists at the door to 8 Queen Street. For access to further bicycle racks, please ask at reception.

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Venue:

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ

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Event Coordinator

Gilly Marshall

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3633

Email

g.marshall@rcpe.ac.uk

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