SAS careers

Developing Relationships

This area of Launchpad is designed to support SAS doctors.

Discover the breadth of opportunities and leadership roles available during an SAS career; and explore top tips for completing the portfolio pathway. 

To celebrate SAS Week (5–10 October), we've opened access to this Launchpad resource for everyone. To explore the full range of exclusive career resources available on RCP Launchpad, join the RCP.

Redefining the path - an SAS success story on leadership and inclusion

An inspiring account of how embracing opportunities can lead to leadership, education and influence beyond clinical practice. Dr Jeenat Khan shares lessons from her SAS career journey and encourages doctors to recognise the value of their voice. 

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My SAS journey

Specialty doctor, Dr Tulika Porwal shares insights into her career thus far to demonstrate the breadth of opportunities and leadership positions available as an SAS doctor, including her roles as an RCP college tutor, PACES examiner, and clinical supervisor. 

Navigating the portfolio pathway

Hear how Dr Jaideep Kitson has progressed the portfolio pathway in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and built an applicant network to better support SAS doctors who wish to follow this route. And receive 5 top tips for your application from portfolio pathway evaluator, Dr Ryan Hobbs.

SAS forums

These digital forums have been designed to foster an open and collaborative environment to connect with SAS peers across the UK and to share your experiences. Each session aims to celebrate the SAS role and offer some professional guidance and tips. 

Free to attend - all are welcome.

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25/08/26
Global Womens Leaders

Inside the latest Commentary: from prevention and global health to the future of medical training

The RCP has published a new edition of Commentary, bringing together perspectives from physicians on education, prevention, global health and the future of medicine.
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24/08/26
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September welcome: Professor Mumtaz Patel

Welcome to the latest edition of Commentary. I hope you've all had a restful summer. It has been a busy and productive period for the RCP, and this issue showcases some of the work and achievements from across the college.
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24/08/26
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September welcome: Professor Ollie Minton

Here in the UK, we continue to swelter through a summer of heatwaves, pausing only to bring you our September edition of Commentary.
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24/08/26
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Commentary news round-up: September 2026

Since our last edition of Commentary, the RCP has been working to represent our members and support the work of physicians. Learn more about what we’ve been up to and how you can get involved.
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24/08/26
Global Womens Leaders

From RCP impact to women’s global leadership: a journey of transformation

Growing up in Pakistan, I realised very early that the lives of many girls revolve around constraints imposed upon them, to the extent that sometimes even their birth is questioned rather than celebrated. Decisions about their education, career or marriage are made for them – not by them. In this process, many women lose their voice; some learn to be content with very little, but a rare few begin to challenge the norm. I did that.
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24/08/26
Chris Packham

Why physicians must lead the prevention agenda

Dr Chris Packham, RCP special adviser on public health and prevention, and chair of the public health and prevention advisory group shares his reflections and updates on the RCP's preventative work.

More resources to develop your career

RCP SAS regional representative network

The RCP SAS regional representative network has been created to ensure that SAS doctors’ needs, views and interests are represented within the RCP.

 
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SAS leadership programme

This one-year programme is designed to empower and elevate SAS doctors in healthcare leadership. 

 
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RCP guidance for SAS doctors

Read the RCP's educational and career guidance for specialist, associate specialist and specialty doctors.

 
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