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12/05/25
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RCP publishes response to government consultation on the national cancer plan for England

The RCP has published its response to Shaping the national cancer plan, an open call for evidence from DHSC.
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08/05/25
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Royal College of Physicians appoints new clinical directors to lead improvement programmes and patient safety standards

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is delighted to announce the appointments of Dr Aklak Choudhury as clinical director for improvement programmes and Dr Zuzanna Sawicka as clinical director for patient safety and clinical standards.
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07/05/25
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Early career doctors raise concerns over potential changes to IMT recruitment

The Royal College of Physicians' Student and Foundation Doctor Network (SFDN) has written to Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director for NHS England (NHSE), to voice significant concerns about the potential introduction of the multi-specialty recruitment assessment (MSRA) into the internal medicine training (IMT) recruitment process.
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06/05/25
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Medicine 2025: join us for our flagship annual conference

The annual flagship conference of the Royal College of Physicians, Medicine 2025, will bring together leading physicians and key industry experts on 2–3 June, offering attendees an inspiring two days of clinical learning, professional development and community connection.
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30/04/25
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RCP responds to Ministerial Advisory Group report on performance and productivity in the NHS in Wales

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the Ministerial Advisory Group’s (MAG’s) report on improving the performance and productivity of NHS Wales in planned care, diagnostics, cancer and urgent and emergency care services.
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29/04/25
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Pilot programme aims to better integrate locally employed international medical graduates into the NHS

A pioneering hospital initiative in Wales has introduced tailored induction programmes to recruit, retain, and support international medical graduates (IMGs) transitioning into the UK healthcare system. Published as part of our NextGenPhysicians campaign, the authors describe why it’s important to support locally employed IMGs who are new to the NHS.
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28/04/25
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RCP responds to news that 87% of hospitals in England now offer services through the NHS App

The Department for Health and Social Care have today announced that 87% of hospitals offer services through the NHS App.
News
25/04/25
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The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passing second reading in the House of Lords

Professor Sanjay Agrawal, the RCP's special adviser on tobacco, comments on the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in parliament.
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24/04/25
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RCP responds to GMC good practice advice for doctors who supervise and work with PAs

The RCP has responded to the publication of GMC good practice advice for doctors who supervise and work with PAs.

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