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05/06/25
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Resident doctors speak out: ‘Postgraduate training is outdated and unsustainable – it’s a patient safety issue’

From our next generation national survey: one in four respondents actively dissatisfied with medical training, almost a third don’t receive regular constructive feedback, only 17% think recruitment is fair, three in four want reform or abolition of rotational training.
Blog
04/06/25
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How the LED route helped me thrive in geriatric medicine

As part of our #NextGenPhysicians blog series, Dr Hannah Parker, a locally employed doctor (LED) in Geriatric and General Internal Medicine, reflects on the importance of wellbeing, continuity, and professional fulfilment after choosing a non-traditional route to specialist registration following her IMT stage 1 training during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this piece, Dr Parker shares how the LED pathway has offered her a wealth of opportunities in education, research, and leadership – mirroring the training experience of national programmes while providing greater stability and support. Her journey highlights the value of flexible training routes and the crucial role of senior colleagues in nurturing the next generation of physicians.
News
04/06/25
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Royal College of Physicians and health organisations write to the UK Foreign Secretary about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza

The Royal College of Physicians is one of several Royal Colleges and health organisations to sign a joint letter to the Foreign Secretary, the Rt. Hon. David Lammy MP, urging action in Gaza.
News
02/06/25
Doctor Using A Computer

The voice of medicine: our latest snapshot survey

We want to know what you think about artificial intelligence, prevention of ill health and sustainability in healthcare.
Blog
28/05/25
Medical Team In Hospital

The Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) report on NHS Wales performance and productivity

This month, RCP vice president for Wales Hilary Williams blogs about the new Ministerial Advisory Group’s report on performance and productivity in NHS Wales, end-of-life care, and her new role as clinical vice president.
Blog
28/05/25
Medical Team In Hospital

Adroddiad y Grŵp Cynghori Gweinidogol (MAG) ar Berfformiad a Chynhyrchiant GIG Cymru

Y mis hwn, mae Is-lywydd Coleg Brenhinol y Meddygon dros Gymru, Hilary Williams, yn blogio am adroddiad newydd y Grŵp Cynghori Gweinidogol ar berfformiad a chynhyrchiant yn GIG Cymru, gofal diwedd oes, a’i rôl newydd fel is-lywydd clinigol.
News
28/05/25
Medical Students In Class

RCP calls for action to fix broken medical training system and protect patient care

The RCP has responded to reports that UK medical graduates will be prioritised for foundation and postgraduate training spaces under the UK government 10 Year Health Plan.
News
22/05/25
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RCP ‘next gen’ survey: fewer than half of resident doctors surveyed are satisfied with their clinical training

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has submitted its response to the NHS England medical training review.
News
21/05/25
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Royal College of Physicians publishes practical guidance to help reverse the decline in vital clinical research

The RCP has launched a new ‘Making the case for clinical research’ resource kit to help doctors advocate for research time in their job plans and training programmes, and act against the sharp decline in clinical researchers in the NHS.

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