The RC (UK) examinations play an essential role in the overall educational experience and continuing professional development of Doctors in the UK and internationally. RC provides an opportunity to measure the knowledge against an internationally recognised benchmark, which represents the breadth and depth of knowledge required of a newly qualified specialist in the respective chosen discipline. Certification through the Royal College represents the highest standard for speciality medical education. Recognition of training and/or practice by the Royal College is often required for licensure to practice as a specialist in UK, Singapore, Canada, and many other countries.

Also this certification is treated equivalent to the certification provided by few countries like India, Gulf Countries, etc.