Dr. Tape elected as fellow in Royal College of Physicians-London

Tom Tape, M.D., professor and chief of the UNMC Division of General Internal Medicine, has been elected as a fellow in the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)-London.

Tom Tape, M.D.

As England’s oldest medical academic body for physicians founded in 1518 by Henry VIII, its core mission is to drive improvements in health and health care through advocacy, education and research.

Fellowship in the 500-year-old organization is a prestigious accolade. Fellows assist with the RCP’s main objectives by supporting and contributing to champion the values of the medical profession, promote and improve patient-centered care, influence the health care agenda and improve standards in clinical practice.

“I am deeply honored to become a fellow in the Royal College of Physicians,” Dr. Tape said. “Its mission to drive improvements in the diagnosis of disease, the care of individual patients and the health of the whole population fits well with our own transformative goals in Nebraska. I had the opportunity to meet with RCP leaders and found that our two countries’ health systems have much in common in terms of strengths and challenges. I look forward to continuing the dialog about how we can work together for the betterment of global health.”

Two years ago, the American College of Physicians (ACP) — in which Dr. Tape has held a number of leadership positions, as well as being an ACP Master — and the RCP-London, entered into a collaborative relationship in support of its members and the patients they serve. They offer ACP Masters the opportunity to be elected a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.

“With Dr. Tape’s record of important work on behalf of the ACP, he is a very fitting choice for this recognition by the RCP as the two organizations work more closely together to improve patient care in both countries,” said Deb Romberger, M.D., chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. “I am thrilled to see Dr. Tape representing UNMC on the international stage.”