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. 

To celebrate SAS Week (5–10 October), we've opened access to this Launchpad resource for everyone. To explore the full range of exclusive career resources available on RCP Launchpad, join the RCP.

Redefining the path - an SAS success story on leadership and inclusion

An inspiring account of how embracing opportunities can lead to leadership, education and influence beyond clinical practice. Dr Jeenat Khan shares lessons from her SAS career journey and encourages doctors to recognise the value of their voice. 

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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.

SAS forums

These digital forums have been designed to foster an open and collaborative environment to connect with SAS peers across the UK and to share your experiences. Each session aims to celebrate the SAS role and offer some professional guidance and tips. 

Free to attend - all are welcome.

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Discover more SAS news stories, blogs and resources here.

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23/10/26
Global Update In Medicine

The second Global Update in medicine 2026: responding to change, delivering excellence and connecting physicians

Following the success of the inaugural RCP Global Update in Medicine conference in Dubai in 2025, we looked forward to welcoming colleagues from across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and beyond to a face-to-face meeting on 1–3 May 2026. The programme had been developed, the faculty confirmed and preparations were well underway.
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25/09/26
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'People spoke positively about teamwork and inclusion': RCP president visits Northampton General Hospital

RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel visited Northampton General Hospital last week to hear directly from consultants, resident doctors and senior leaders about the opportunities and challenges facing the medical workforce.
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24/09/26
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RCP Cymru Wales welcomes Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) report

The RCP has welcomed the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) Annual Report 2025–2026, published today. The report highlights the continued dedication of healthcare staff across Wales, while identifying persistent challenges including access to care, patient flow, workforce pressures, and the suitability of some healthcare environments that continue to affect the quality, safety and experience of care.
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23/09/26
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RCP welcomes Health Foundation call for long-term workforce planning

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has welcomed a new report from the Health Foundation’s NHS Productivity Commission, which highlights the need for long-term workforce planning, improved retention and investment in training to support NHS productivity and patient care.
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22/09/26
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The next generation of specialists need time to become experts

Developing the next generation of medical specialists requires more than simply increasing training numbers, argues Professor David Sanders, president-elect of the British Society of Gastroenterology. He highlights the importance of giving doctors the time, support and opportunities they need to develop expertise, confidence and specialist skills, ensuring patients benefit from a highly skilled consultant workforce for decades to come.
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18/09/26
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Hip fracture care shaped by where you live, latest national audit report finds

A patient's chances of surviving a hip fracture can depend more on the hospital where they are treated than their age, sex, ethnicity or socioeconomic background, according to a new National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) report. It also highlights a need for more universal provision of care to be provided by fracture liaison services, calling on hospitals and other parts of the healthcare system to work more closely together to prevent secondary hip fractures.

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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