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04/03/25
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Royal College of Physicians marks world obesity day by calling on the government to bring forward its prevention plan

On world obesity day, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has reiterated its commitment to advancing the health and wellbeing of those affected by overweight and obesity, calling for the government to bring forward its proposed five-point prevention plan.
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04/03/25
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Royal College of Physicians supports major research initiative to drive a greener NHS

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced seven new transdisciplinary research hubs, funded by URKI and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), to ensure that health is central to net zero strategies. The Royal College of Physicians is proud to be a ‘supporting partner’ of the successful bid from the Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) programme and the University of Exeter to establish a national hub delivering research to address the challenge of decarbonising healthcare pathways.
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28/02/25
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Update on MRCP(UK) Part 2 examination 2023/03

Following the news from the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK that incorrect results had been issued to 283 candidates who sat the part 2 written examination in September 2023, the RCP has been focusing all its efforts on the response to supporting the candidates affected.
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27/02/25
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Resident doctor committees write to appeal the decision to exclude resident doctors impacted by MRCP(UK) Part 2 marking error from the current higher specialty recruitment round

Today the resident doctor committees of the three royal colleges of physicians have written to the statutory education bodies (SEBs), appealing their decision not to allow those affected by the MRCP(UK) part 2 exam issues to progress into higher specialty training from the recent recruitment round. The RCP fully supports their recommendations.
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26/02/25
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Doctors confirm ‘corridor care’ crisis as 80% forced to treat patients in unsafe spaces

Doctors across the NHS have confirmed that treating patients in corridors, waiting rooms, and other unsuitable spaces has become routine, with nearly 4 in 5 (78%) forced to provide care in these conditions in the past month.
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20/02/25
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Royal College of Physicians launches new principles for an integrated public health system

The RCP has unveiled a new set of principles aimed at strengthening and integrating the UK’s public health system. Developed in collaboration with leading health organisations and think tanks, these principles provide a roadmap for more effective, cohesive, and equitable public health.
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20/02/25
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Statement from the resident doctor committees of the three Royal Colleges of Physicians on MRCP(UK) Part 2

The resident doctor committees of the three Royal College of Physicians have written to the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK, of which RCP is a partner, following the news that incorrect exam results were communicated to a group of candidates in the UK and internationally who took the Part 2 written examination in September 2023.
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20/02/25
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Message from the Registrar on incorrect MRCP(UK) Part 2 results

Following confirmation that the Federation of the Royal College of Physicians of the UK, of which RCP is a partner, had communicated incorrect MRCP(UK) Part Two exam results to a group of candidates who took the exam in 2023, the Registrar of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), Dr Omar Mustafa, has written to all RCP members.
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19/02/25
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Royal College of Physicians responds to NHS England announcement of postgraduate medical training review

RCP has responded to NHS England's announcement that National Medical Director Professor Sir Stephen Powis and Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty will lead a review into postgraduate training for newly qualified medics.

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