Royal College of Physicians

🌟 As part of #SASWeek25, we’re giving non-members a taster of RCP Launchpad!

Hear Dr Tulika Porwal on her #SAS career journey – from college tutor to PACES examiner and clinical supervisor.

Find out more: ow.ly/yU8150X8jEs

RCP president hosts open forum for SAS doctors to celebrate SAS Week 2025

As part of #SASWeek25, RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel hosted an open forum with #SASdoctors from across the UK – an honest, energising conversation about recognition, equity and leadership.

Read more about this important discussion: ow.ly/8avb50X7P8H

Fantastic day of Geriatric medicine regional teaching @rcphysicians.bsky.social #TheSpine in Liverpool today bringing together 45 Mersey & Manchester/Lancashire Registrars 😊
Core Geri topics included Stroke, PD, vestibular disorders, heart failure and palliative care with group and plenary sessions

Dr Heather Sullivan

This #SASWeek2025, we’re celebrating SAS doctors who shape patient care in unique and powerful ways.

In her new blog, Dr Heather Sullivan shares how she found her niche in diabetes, and why being an SAS doctor is not a fallback option – but a career of choice: https://ow.ly/KVTi50X6TJc

🌟 Celebrate #SASWeek25 with the RCP!

We’re looking forward to welcoming #SASdoctors tomorrow to our free CPD session: Leading for collective competence in medical teams.

Explore more leadership training for SAS doctors: ow.ly/OPUG50X4mEp

@sascollective.com

As part of #SASWeek25, join our digital forum ‘Celebrating the SAS doctor community’ with RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel – open to all.

Don’t miss it: ow.ly/MSeM50X3EOB

@sascollective.com

It’s #SASWeek25! 🌟

In collaboration with NHS Employers, we’re celebrating SAS doctors, their impact and their careers. Stay tuned for inspiring stories, resources and more throughout the week.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/E2yi50X3EE7

Obstetric medicine credential 🩺

Designed for resident doctors with an interest in obstetric medicine, this learner-led credential leads to a professional diploma, with fully funded places available.

📅 Applications opening soon – register your interest. https://ow.ly/eMwS50X4OHL

Did you know last year 100 clinical services met the accreditation standards across our six programmes 👏

Our accreditation unit supports the process of evaluating the quality of clinical services & promotes QI through areas of best practice and areas for change: https://ow.ly/9TVm50X6fXE

The medical practice in adult learning disability 2024/25 programme

📜Postgraduate certificate: Training programme to meet the medical needs of adults with a learning disability.

Developed alongside Edge Hill University for senior healthcare professionals ready to lead change.

📅 Applications are open – apply now: https://ow.ly/Gksa50X4Nit

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🆕 We’ve launched our new education & professional development landing page!

Now organised by career grade, it’s easier to browse CPD courses tailored to your level – whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience as a consultant.

🔍 Find your training: https://ow.ly/xtZO50X4oBp

Black and white photo portrait of James Risien Russell with short dark hair and a moustache. Image courtesy of the Queen Square Archives ©National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Today we are sharing the story of James Samuel Risien Russell (1863 – 1939) - a renowned neurologist, acclaimed professor, & one of the first Black British consultants.

Read our blog for more on his life & career
👉 history.rcp.ac.uk/blog/james-s...

#BlackHistoryMonth @rcphysicians.bsky.social

✨ Celebrating the 2025–26 Turner-Warwick lecturers.

Each lecture is rooted in #clinicalresearch, #medicaleducation or #qualityimprovement and demonstrates clear, lasting impact.

👏 Congrats to this year’s winners – we’re excited to see the difference their lectures will make: ow.ly/fB0i50X4nAi

Dr Dominic Mears

In our latest #NextGenPhysicians blog, Dr Dominic Mears, shares how he and colleagues introduced an Acting Up scheme at @worcsacutenhs.bsky.social to give #doctors training in #internalmedicine real-world experience of the registrar role.

🔗 https://ow.ly/GFUN50X2W3v

The Royal College of Physicians journals team is at the #RCPUpdate in York today!

Come and chat to us about:
- free #OpenAccess publication for RCP members
- our increased Impact Factor - now 3.9
- our sister publication @futurehealthj.bsky.social

https://www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-media/rcp-journals/

We can't wait to welcome all of our delegates to a sold out Update in medicine conference in York today.

If you're attending, please join the conversation using #RCPUpdate – we love to hear your thoughts.

Not a member yet? Visit our membership stand to get 25% off your first year.

Air pollution linked to 30,000 UK deaths in 2025 and costs the economy and NHS billions, warns Royal College of Physicians

Our report ‘A breath of fresh air’ highlights growing evidence about the increased range of health impacts linked to toxic air even at low concentrations and urges government to act now on #airpollution as a serious and preventable public health threat.

👉Learn more: ow.ly/30x250X4fNL

Every breath counts: Action on air quality (RCP and RCPCH) panel

Every breath counts: Action on air quality (RCP and RCPCH) panel

Every breath counts: Action on air quality (RCP and RCPCH) panel

Every breath counts: Action on air quality (RCP and RCPCH) panel

Today we hosted a joint session at #Lab25 with @rcpch.bsky.social, about addressing #airquality.

Our panel discussed the negative impacts of #airquality across our life course, the need for stronger regulation and a UK-wide public health campaign about the health impacts of air pollution.

Our VP for Policy Dr Mike McKean speaking this morning about the impacts of air pollution on children’s health on our joint panel “Every breath counts: Action on air quality” with
@rcphysicians.bsky.social at #Lab25

Every breath counts: Action on air quality Join our panel session as we consider how national and local government can take action on air quality and improve the health of the public.

Tomorrow, with @rcpch.bsky.social, we’re hosting a joint session ‘Every Breath Counts – Action on Air Quality’ where our panel will consider how national and local government can tackle poor #airquality.

👉Learn more and join the discussion: ow.ly/zX5950X3xwS

Labour party conference 2025

Labour party conference 2025

Labour party conference 2025

Labour party conference 2025

Today at #Lab25, RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel spoke on a panel session, alongside @thekingsfund.bsky.social & the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social, on #socialcare.

They discussed topics including funding, low satisfaction rates, joining up models of care & how to best enable the workforce plan.

Medical students and foundation doctors: want to shape the future of training?

Join the RCP’s SFDN committee as a regional representative!

✅ Lead. ✅ Influence. ✅ Represent.

Apply now 👉 https://ow.ly/ukW150X2VIZ

Kick-start your #medical career with free #RCP membership 🩺

Students get educational and wellbeing benefits such as discounted events, advocacy, study spaces with free drinks, food and fitness discounts and more!

Join today: ow.ly/y2J350X1Cst

Data from our snapshot survey earlier this year showed that almost four in five physicians are looking after #patients in temporary environments.

RCP regional adviser Dr Andrew Lansdown calls on the next Welsh government to radically transform #socialcare: ow.ly/1PZC50X20M5

Dr Muha Hassan

Dr Muha Hassan, one of the winners of our 2025 ACT abstract competition shares how listening to #residentdoctor feedback led to a regional initiative to standardise clinic access and why protected learning time is essential for the future workforce.

🔗 ow.ly/zrie50X26ew

🗳️The RCP constitutional vote is now live!

Online ballot of all eligible #RCPfellows is now open. Voting will be open for 2 weeks until 10 October 2025. Fellows will receive an email with instructions on how to vote.

Your voice matters – please vote. Learn more: ow.ly/nmcV50X2Ohm

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On-the-job teaching – a 1-day #CPD workshop🩺

Whether you’re new to teaching or looking to refine your approach, this workshop includes practical skills & tips.

📅 Upcoming dates:
🔵7 October 2025 – London
🔵1 December 2025 – Online

Learn more & book your place: https://ow.ly/b3e450X1jQF

Watch regional adviser, Dr Ben Thomas, share why we need to address #healthinequalities in #Wales.

Our new Welsh manifesto is calling on the next Welsh government to develop cross-government action on prevention and health inequalities: ow.ly/1PZC50X20M5

Dr Sacha Moore discusses one of the most urgent issues facing the #NHS in #Wales – the workforce crisis.

81% of doctors in Wales say that NHS staffing is inadequate with 53% reporting lack of access to necessary equipment or services.

This must change: ow.ly/1PZC50X20M5

Six-step programme for the new consultant 2024/25 cohort

Six-step programme for the new consultant 2024/25 cohort

Our London & Liverpool cohorts have finished the six-step programme for the new consultant! Our learners have grown in confidence & developed lifelong leadership skills👏

📢If you’re a final year #resident or new #consultant, don’t miss your chance to be part of the next cohort: ow.ly/ZpWj50X1sgl