SAS careers

Developing Relationships

This area of Launchpad is designed to support SAS doctors.

Discover the breadth of opportunities and leadership roles available during an SAS career; and explore top tips for completing the portfolio pathway.

Usually exclusive to RCP fellows and members only, we are making these SAS resources available to you for free for a limited time only to celebrate #SASWeek2025.

Join the RCP to gain unrestricted access to other unique career resources available on RCP Launchpad.

My SAS journey

Specialty doctor, Dr Tulika Porwal shares insights into her career thus far to demonstrate the breadth of opportunities and leadership positions available as an SAS doctor, including her roles as an RCP college tutor, PACES examiner, and clinical supervisor.

Navigating the portfolio pathway

Hear how Dr Jaideep Kitson has progressed the portfolio pathway in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and built an applicant network to better support SAS doctors who wish to follow this route. And receive 5 top tips for your application from portfolio pathway evaluator, Dr Ryan Hobbs.

Celebrating the SAS community - an online networking event

Join RCP president, Professor Mumtaz Patel on Monday 6 October 2025 for this special networking forum for SAS week.

Share your views about how the RCP could better support and advocate for SAS doctors in medicine.

Find out more

Mumtaz Patel New Fellows Ceremony

More resources to develop your career

RCP SAS regional representative network

The RCP SAS regional representative network has been created to ensure that SAS doctors’ needs, views and interests are represented within the RCP.

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SAS leadership programme

This one-year programme is designed to empower and elevate SAS doctors in healthcare leadership.

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RCP guidance for SAS doctors

Read the RCP's educational and career guidance for specialist, associate specialist and specialty doctors.

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