Royal College of Physicians

Join our final New Consultants Forum of 2026! Practical career guidance, support & peer connections for new consultants, senior registrars & SAS doctors. 📅 17 Nov | 1–3.15pm | Online | 2 CPD credits Book now: https://ow.ly/FS0a510035W

Where you live should not determine the specialist cancer care you receive. Today, the RCP and @macmillancancer.bsky.social have published a new consensus statement setting out how acute and supportive oncology services can deliver more consistent, joined-up specialist care. 🔗 ow.ly/hQaW50ZZBO2

Join experts at Med+ 2026 as they discuss: diarrhoea: when the diagnosis isn't what it seems, assessing and managing abdominal pain and foreign body ingestion. Developed with the British Society of Gastroenterology. Book now: https://rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026/book-now #medplus2026

Could you be our next FFFAP Clinical Fellow? Join the Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme as a Clinical Fellow supporting NHFD or FLS-DB. Develop your skills in clinical audit, quality improvement, data and research. 📅 Deadline: 29 October 2026 🔗 https://ow.ly/7A5E50ZYmow

We are delighted to welcome Dr Lennard Lee FRCP, medical oncologist and an associate professor at the University of Oxford. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the evolving role of the doctor in an AI-enabled world. Register now: https://rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026/book-now #medplus2026

“We need to start seeing solutions and changes so that we can train the resident doctors of today to be the leaders and consultants of the next 10, 20 and 30 years.” Dr Jemima Sellicks on why training reform is needed. Read the full report: https://ow.ly/S5R750ZXyub

The quality of medical training should be scrutinised as seriously as NHS finances, operational performance and patient safety. Our new report calls for greater accountability, protected training time and increased training capacity. Read more: www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-med...

What can a fellowship teach us about healthcare beyond our own borders? In #Commentary, Dr Andrew Blanshard shares his experience as the Tuanku Nazrin travelling fellow, learning from clinicians and teams across Malaysia. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/Z4Vy50ZVLSP

Considering your future in medicine? 🩺 Join RCP president Prof Mumtaz Patel and Dr Dan Furmedge for career insights, IMT application tips and a chance to share your views. 📅 9 Nov, 6.45–8pm 💻 Online | Free for members Book: https://ow.ly/Bnbh50ZRup8

‘The doctor that this moment requires is still scientifically rigorous and technically excellent. But they must also be curious about context.’ In #Commentary, Dr Guddi Singh explores health inequalities and why understanding patients' lives is essential. https://ow.ly/2NZu50ZVtPp

The Leng review has agreed to the RCP’s request to extend the consultation deadline, giving fellows and members more time to consider the draft PA protocol and share views. Fellows and members can now submit feedback to the RCP until 5pm, Monday 2 Nov. Share your views: https://ow.ly/m7Cz50ZWkup

📣 Visit our new resource pages for international medical graduates Here you’ll find: ✅ practical advice ✅ trusted resources ✅ guidance through your whole NHS journey. Explore the webpage and share with colleagues who may find it useful: https://ow.ly/YF6450ZT7hn

Our GMC sponsorship scheme supports host hospitals, NHS employers and international doctors with: • end-to-end support from enquiry to GMC registration • free RCP membership for year one, a discount in year two • learning opportunities • dedicated guidance. Read more: https://ow.ly/RrKr50ZT46h

RCP fellows and members can access the Leng review draft national clinical protocol for physician assistants behind a log-in. The document is externally produced and is not RCP policy. Read more and share your views by 5pm on 15 October: https://ow.ly/oi0R50ZVXbx

The NAIF 2026 annual report, Beyond hip fracture, is now available. Explore new insights from the expanded audit, now including other injuries, and key opportunities to improve falls prevention, post-fall care and patient outcomes. 🔗 Read the full report: https://ow.ly/rCtl50ZTrBl

Why should physicians pay more attention to oral health? 🦷 The latest issue of Future Healthcare Journal explores the links between oral and general health, inequalities in dental care and the case for more joined-up, preventive care. Read more: https://ow.ly/O4Cy50ZVL5Y

Looking for flexible, CPD-accredited learning that fits around your schedule? Join us at Med+ 2026, the RCP's largest specialty conference! ✔️ Early-release content ✔️ Live sessions ✔️ Workshops ✔️ On-demand recordings available until February 2027 🔗 Book now: https://ow.ly/aiWt50ZUoEr

🪴Next gen webinar: sustainability Missed the live session? You can now watch our sustainability webinar on demand, developed by resident doctors, for resident doctors. 👉 Watch on demand now: https://player.rcp.ac.uk/ee/live/next-gen-19

Support ECSACOP Help shape the future of medicine and improve healthcare for millions of people across East, Central and Southern Africa. - Share your expertise - Build partnerships - Donate. Visit https://ow.ly/yyFv50ZSZxQ or email Sally Williams, head of philanthropy: sally.williams@rcp.ac.uk.

📢 Applications for the RCP Sir Michael Perrin Research Scholarship close in 2 weeks. Receive up to £10,000 for a 12-month medical or health services research project. Open to UK resident doctors without a PhD in eligible training posts. Up to £1,000 for conference travel. 👉 https://ow.ly/6zna50Zy0cN

📢 Applications are open for the RCP Whitney-Wood Scholarship! Up to £50,000 is available for health and medicine research, with cancer-focused projects especially encouraged. Open to subscribing RCP members and fellows. 🔗 Find out more and apply now: https://ow.ly/U5Cf50ZSCJj

Get more from Med+ 2026 by joining us in person 🤝 Take your conference experience beyond the lecture theatre. Join interactive workshops, gain hands-on experience with the latest techniques and technologies, connect with peers from across the profession, and more! 🔗 https://ow.ly/502f50ZScar

Book your ticket for our Senior Physicians Society (SPS) event ‘Music and musical theatre’ on Monday 26 October at The Spine in Liverpool. Listen to fascinating talks, dive into the enigmatic world of singing and take a stroll through The Beatles’ Liverpool. Book now: https://ow.ly/Q8GI50ZPGum

Interested in RCP fellowship? Join RCP Deputy Registrar Dr Ben Chadwick for an online session on the pathways to fellowship for SAS doctors, including proposal routes, evidencing impact, and a live Q&A. Book now: https://ow.ly/L2z550ZQw5k #SASDoctors #SASWeek #RCPFellowship

🏥Get ready for Med+ 2026 — bringing together healthcare professionals, expert speakers and fresh perspectives from across the world of medicine. Be part of the learning. Be part of the conversation. 🩺 Discover the programme and book your place: https://rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026/programme

📣 The next generation of specialists need time to become experts. Training places matter, but so do time, supervision and opportunities to build skills, experience and confidence. Read more from Prof David Sanders: https://ow.ly/r1pF50ZQ5hN

We’re excited to partner with Wesleyan Financial Services, specialists in supporting medics with their finances. Get expert guidance on pensions, retirement, investments, protection and more. 👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/goFP50ZNHu0

Professor Dame Jane Dacre, chair of phase 2 of the national medical education and training review, and Dr Seán Coghlan, RCP Student and Foundation Doctor Network chair, discuss the challenges facing today's resident doctors. Read the full interview in #Commentary: https://ow.ly/9Rew50ZLtk6

Join us online for our next gen webinar on sustainability!🪴 Watch Dr Ayushi Gupta and Dr Aklak Choudhury discuss delivering a sustainability-focused quality improvement across a multi-site haemodialysis network. Book now: https://player.rcp.ac.uk/ee/live/next-gen-19

'Working globally brings tremendous benefits. Working together, celebrating partnerships, sharing resources and learning across different cultures and languages.' Professor Keith McAdam reflects on a 5-decade career in tropical medicine in #Commentary: https://ow.ly/px2C50ZLt5O

Join us online for our next gen webinar on sustainability! Watch Dr Matthew Lee discuss why the climate emergency is a healthcare emergency and why sustainable practice matters. Book now: https://player.rcp.ac.uk/ee/live/next-gen-19

How do you turn a leadership programme into a movement for change? Dr Wajiha Rizwan shares how the Global Women Leaders Programme helped inspire the creation of the Medical Women's Association of Pakistan. Read more in #Commentary https://ow.ly/R15750ZLi8H

Whether you want to enhance your clinical skills, discover insights across more than 15 specialties, or learn from leading voices in global healthcare, Med+ 2026 has something for everyone. 🩺Explore the programme and book your place today: https://rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026

The NHFD’s 2026 annual report, Mind the Gap: Challenging Inequities in Hip Fracture Care, is here! It identifies areas for improvement for clinicians and policymakers and highlights opportunities to improve outcomes for patients. 👉 Read the full report: https://ow.ly/nUV050ZKH7I

🔬 A clinical trial does not run itself. Clinical academics now make up just 3% of the senior clinical workforce, down from 6% in 2012. Our new report sets out practical recommendations to protect the future of clinical academic careers. Read the full report: https://ow.ly/Hlv650ZLRxy

📢 Applications are open for the RCP Sir Michael Perrin Research Scholarship. Receive up to £10,000 for a 12-month medical or health services research project. Open to UK resident doctors without a PhD in eligible training posts. Up to £1,000 for conference travel. 👉 https://ow.ly/6zna50Zy0cN

🪴Join us online for our next gen webinar on sustainability! Watch Dr Bryony Alderman, sustainability education fellow at the Royal College of Physicians discuss building knowledge and skills in sustainable healthcare. Book your place today: https://player.rcp.ac.uk/ee/live/next-gen-19

Attend Med+ 2026 on your schedule 🌍💻 Access Med+ 2026 from anywhere in the world with our conference platform. Watch live or on demand, submit questions in real time, download CPD certificates, and revisit content until February 2027. 🔗 https://rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026

📢 Don’t miss out on essential updates about our campaigning and wider developments in healthcare. Receive expert insights and the latest news in healthcare directly to your inbox. 👉 Sign up to RCP Digest now: https://ow.ly/s2rG50ZAq6u

This is your last chance to enter the Med+ 2026 resident doctor abstract competition. Submissions close at 11.59pm on Sunday 30 August. Submit your abstract now: https://www5.shocklogic.com/scripts/jmevent/Abstract.asp?Client_Id=%27RCP%27&Project_Id=%27MPLUS26%27&System_Id=1

Reminder: Applications for the FFFAP Patient and Carer Panel are still open! Help improve care for people affected by inpatient falls and fragility fractures by sharing your experiences and insights. Apply by 14 Sept 2026 https://ow.ly/HOzS50Zw6JM 📧 email patientpanel@rcp.ac.uk

Time is running out! Don’t miss your chance to enter the Med+ 2026 resident doctor abstract competition. Submit an abstract: https://www5.shocklogic.com/scripts/jmevent/Abstract.asp?Client_Id=%27RCP%27&Project_Id=%27MPLUS26%27&System_Id=1

SAS doctors – join the conversation! 🗣️💬 Join us for a special #SASWeek2026 event on Monday 5 October, 19:30–21:00, with senior medical leaders. Come along and tell us what matters most to you. 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/Pkp450ZGrxj #SASWeek2026 #SASDoctors #SAS

Have you booked your place at our upcoming New Consultants Forum? 📅 22 September 💻 Microsoft Teams 📜 2 CPD credits ✅ Free for RCP members Build your confidence, expand your knowledge and take the next step in your consultant career. Book your place now: https://ow.ly/kWmo50ZG2HM

Final days to submit your abstract for Med+ 2026! Be part of one of the highlights of the conference. Enter now: https://www5.shocklogic.com/scripts/jmevent/Abstract.asp?Client_Id=%27RCP%27&Project_Id=%27MPLUS26%27&System_Id=1

🪴Next gen webinar: sustainability Join us on Monday 28 September from 6.30–8pm for an essential update on sustainability, developed by resident doctors, for resident doctors. 👉 Book your place now: https://player.rcp.ac.uk/ee/live/next-gen-19

Join physicians, clinical specialists and healthcare professionals at Med+ 2026. With CPD-accredited clinical updates, expert-led sessions and debates, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in your specialty and broaden your knowledge across medicine. 🔗 https://ow.ly/Qe2150ZyYHj

'People who don't smoke don't realise how strong nicotine addiction is.' Professor Sanjay Agrawal explores addiction, health inequality and the RCP's latest tobacco report in Commentary. Read the interview: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/CPHOvQSihx9IR

Help Shape Better Care for Patients with Falls and Fragility Fractures FFFAP is recruiting new members to its Patient and Carer Panel from 3 Aug–14 Sept 2026. ✅ Share your experiences ✅ Influence improvements in care ✅ Put patient voices at the heart of healthcare 👉 https://ow.ly/mZ1i50Zw6E5

The Med+ 2026 abstract competition is open, giving resident doctors the chance to win prizes, including £500 and a free ticket to Medicine 2027. Submit your abstract today: https://ow.ly/JgFQ50Zzk3N