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14/10/25
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Reform of medical training is not optional, it is essential: lessons from the 2025 RCP next generation survey

As the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) publishes a write-up of the results of its national next generation survey of resident doctors, alongside a new briefing that sets out 10 priorities for the national medical training review, deputy chair of the RCP Resident Doctor Committee Dr Hatty Douthwaite reflects on what we’ve learned – and where we go from here.
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14/10/25
Nextgenphysicians

RCP calls for urgent reform of medical training as national survey reveals burnout, frustration and unhappiness among resident doctors

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has today published a full write-up of the findings from its national next generation campaign survey of resident doctors, revealing deep concerns about the quality and experience of postgraduate medical training in the UK.
News
13/10/25
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Help us advocate for you and your patients: RCP snapshot survey on the 10 Year Workforce Plan launched

After calls from the RCP with over 70 organisations, the Government has published a consultation on the 10 Year Workforce Plan. Now, we want to hear your views to inform our written submission.
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10/10/25
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Shifting from hospital to community: delivering the promise of integrated care closer to home

The Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) new clinical vice president Dr Hilary Williams explores the vital importance of integration, embedding medical specialist care and input, and better supporting patients to deliver the plan's hospital to community shift.
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09/10/25
Tackling Health Inequalities

Why sector coalitions are critical for tackling CVD inequalities

The Inequalities in Health Alliance (IHA) is a coalition of more than 250 organisations, convened by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), which campaigns for a cross-government strategy to reduce health inequalities. This guest blog post by Amy Murgatroyd, senior policy officer at the British Heart Foundation, is part of a series by IHA member organisations.
News
09/10/25
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Doctors sound alarm ahead of winter as Royal College of Physicians survey reveals deep concern over hospital preparedness

Overcrowded emergency departments, staffing shortages, and temporary care measures are leaving doctors increasingly concerned about patient safety as hospitals face a surge in demand.
Blog
08/10/25
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How fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians elevated my SAS career

In a special blog to celebrate SAS Week 2025, Dr Priscilla Smith, RCP SAS representative for London (South), discusses how becoming a fellow of the RCP has enhanced her credibility and helped her career.
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07/10/25
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RCP president hosts open forum for SAS doctors to celebrate SAS Week 2025

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has kicked off #SASWeek2025 with a special networking forum for specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors hosted by RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel.
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06/10/25
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Finding my niche: a career in diabetes as an SAS doctor

In a blog to celebrate SAS Week 2025, Dr Heather Sullivan, a specialty doctor working in Merseyside, and a finalist in the 2025 RCP Excellence in Patient Care Awards, writes about her career journey and why becoming an SAS doctor is her career of choice.

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