Meet your president - SAS week
This special event as part of SAS week brings together presidents from the Royal College of Physicians, Psychiatrists and Surgeons of Edinburgh to discuss how we could better support and advocate for SAS doctors and to offer a platform to listen to the experiences and priorities of SAS doctors in the UK.
The discussion will be chaired by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges' SAS lead, Dr Eman Toeima.
We are pleased to be joined by:
- Professor Mumtaz Patel, president of the Royal College of Physicians
- Professor Subodh Dave, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Dr Claire McNaught, president of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
SAS doctors across the specialties, and those who work closely with SAS colleagues are welcome and encouraged to attend.
We are here to listen:
- Monday 5 October 2026
- 19.30 - 21.00.
We'd love to see you for the full session but please feel free to drop in and stay for as long as you’re able.
Please register your attendance to receive the online meeting link.
Join the conversation
RCP subscribing members and fellows are invited to join Professor Mumtaz Patel for her regular Meet your president sessions.
This event will take place via Microsoft Teams. Discussion will begin at 19.30 and end at approximately 21.00.
You will require access to Microsoft Teams and a reliable internet connection. We recommend downloading the app for full functionality.
Once you have registered for this event, you will receive the joining instructions and a link to the Microsoft Teams call where this forum will take place.
Please note, this meeting is not recorded. It is an informal networking opportunity and we hope you are able to join us on the day to make the most of the discussion.
Please feel free to drop in and stay for as long as you’re able.
This session will focus on the experience and priorities of SAS doctors in the UK. Those working closely with SAS doctors are also very welcome to attend.
Please be aware that by booking a place to this meeting you are agreeing to the RCP terms and conditions and our event cancellation policy. Your booking provides access for you, the individual booker, and is intended for personal use only.
This meeting cannot be streamed (without express RCP permission) in a public place and your login details or the meeting link should not be shared to grant access to others.
Please note if you are found to be in breach of the above, or any other behaviours listed in the code of conduct, your access to this meeting will be revoked.
Date
5 October 2026
5 October 2026