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Commentary is the membership magazine of the RCP, delivering authoritative insight and opinion across a diverse range of subjects – including news from the RCP, thought-provoking features of interest to clinicians and updates on the engagement of the RCP with the wider community. 

Read interviews, features and pieces in our international section. Start with the August welcome from Professor Mumtaz Patel.

In conversation

Find all our interviews, opinion pieces, discussions between physicians and more

Interview
10/08/25
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Interview: Tom Solomon CBE FRCP FMedSci

Professor Tom Solomon took up the role of academic vice president of the RCP in August 2024. He shares his reflections on his first year at the RCP, and the work he has done – including recently launching the RCP’s research resource kit.
Interview
10/08/25
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A breath of fresh air – what Professor Sir Stephen Holgate has to say about air pollution

Commentary speaks to lead author, Professor Sir Stephen Holgate CBE, the RCP special adviser on air quality and UKRI clean air champion, about why air quality is so vital to health – and what can be done to improve air pollution in the UK.
Interview
18/06/25
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Modern ambulance care – physicians and emergency services working together

In 2025, the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) published their vision for the UK NHS ambulance sector, seeking to create a more integrated system of urgent and emergency care.

Features

Article
10/08/25
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The 10 Year Health Plan for England: the RCP’s thoughts and response

The UK government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England was published in July 2025. While the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) welcomes the creation of a long-term strategy for health in England – and many of the commitments – we have also called for further investment in workforce, education and infrastructure to help deliver the plan.
Article
10/08/25
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Big policy, local challenges: a welcome from Professor Anton Emmanuel

Professor Anton Emmanuel, Commentary editor-in-chief, shares his thoughts on this latest edition of Commentary.
Article
10/08/25
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Celebrating the power of philanthropy at the Summer Garden Reception

On a delightfully warm and sunny July evening, the RCP welcomed guests to our Summer Garden Reception; an uplifting celebration of connection, heritage and the power of philanthropy to drive progress in healthcare.
Article
10/08/25
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Improving diabetes inpatient services: the successes of the Diabetes Care Accreditation Programme

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Accreditation Unit and Diabetes UK set up the Diabetes Care Accreditation Programme (DCAP) to provide assurance that national standards for diabetes care in hospital are being met equally across hospitals in the UK.
Article
10/08/25
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The relaunch of the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2025

The RCP was delighted to relaunch the Excellence in Patient Care Awards (EPCA)which recognise, celebrate and reward the hard work done by physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in the UK and across the world.
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10/08/25
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The RCP makes history at London Pride

On a warm day in July, a group of RCP members, staff and allies took to the streets of central London – proudly and visibly representing the RCP at London’s annual Pride parade. 
Article
10/08/25
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What is important to patients?

The new RCP strategy development process is commencing, and the Patient and Carer Network (PCN) will be asked to contribute their thoughts to it. In this moment of considering our future health service, this article considers what patients want from their health service and those who provide it.
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10/08/25
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A body of knowledge: new exhibition at RCP Regent’s Park

A new exhibition at the RCP at Regent’s Park reveals the depth and breath of 500 years of book collecting undertaken by the RCP and by its fellows and members.
Article
10/08/25
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Commentary news round up: August 2025

Since the last edition of Commentary in June, the RCP has been working to represent our members and support the work of physicians. Read our summary of the news from the last 2 months and the upcoming opportunities.

International

Hear about the work of RCP from across the globe.

International
10/08/25
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Selva alta; teaching tropical medicine in the ‘high forest’

Learn more about tropical medicine and imported fevers for the medical take in a novel course, run by Dr Austin Hunt, delivered from the temperate Atlantic rainforests of Dartmoor and Cornwall.
International
10/08/25
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Roots to Routes: why South Asian Heritage Month matters to the NHS

I grew up hearing my father’s stories – his dramatic escape from communal violence that erupted around the 1947 partition of India, his struggles and losses. Stories of his arrival in Britain with just £3.50 in his pocket and his time on the hospital wards in north Wales, where he quietly built a life of NHS service. His journey wasn’t unique. It’s one of thousands like it that have helped shape the NHS today, writes Dr Binita Kane, one of the co-founders of South Asian Heritage Month.
International
18/06/25
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Improving global health: the RCP’s newest educational offering

The Diploma in Global Health (DGH) is the newest addition to the RCP’s established set of qualifications. It is awarded in collaboration with the international humanitarian organisation Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) who have, since 1971, been treating people who may be caught in complex crises, natural disasters and chronic healthcare emergencies.

What's the latest at the RCP?

Find out about our exciting upcoming programmes, conferences and more.

Read the latest issue commissioned by Professor Chris van Tulleken: The commercial elephant in the room. 

FHJ in the news

Our latest issue received coverage on BBC Radio 4's Today programme and the Daily Mail? It was also featured in an RCP news story and Commentary interview with Chris van Tulleken. 

Did you know that FHJ has no page charges and is open access? Submit your paper today!

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Med+ will take place in London and online on 11–12 November 2025.

We are thrilled to announce that the Med+ abstract competition is back! 

The abstract competition is one of the highlights of our conference, offering resident doctors and students the opportunity to showcase their research to healthcare professionals from around the world. Be in with the chance of winning cash prizes, free conference tickets and certificates!

Don't miss out, submissions close on 2 September 2025.

Apply today
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‘The changing landscape of palliative care: a universal imperative’. Read the latest issue.

Editor’s picks:

RCP members and fellows can access our interactive SAQs to test their knowledge on palliative medicine. Credits will be automatically transferred to their CPD diary.

Don’t forget – publication in ClinMed is free of charge for RCP members and fellows! Submit your paper to ClinMed today.

Read the latest issue
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How can you build your skills in medical leadership?

The RCP offers a variety of CPD workshops for doctors at all levels – from resident doctors, to consultants and experienced medical or educational leaders. 

Develop your confidence and leadership skills at all levels of your career.

Learn more
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Commentary is the membership magazine of the RCP which includes news from the RCP, thought-provoking features of interest to clinicians and updates on the engagement of the RCP with the wider community.

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