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@rcphysicians.bsky.social‘The doctor that this moment requires is still scientifically rigorous and technically excellent. But they must also be curious about context.’
In #Commentary, Dr Guddi Singh explores health inequalities and why understanding patients' lives is essential.
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialThe Leng review has agreed to the RCP’s request to extend the consultation deadline, giving fellows and members more time to consider the draft PA protocol and share views.
Fellows and members can now submit feedback to the RCP until 5pm, Monday 2 Nov.
Share your views: https://ow.ly/m7Cz50ZWkup
@rcphysicians.bsky.social📣 Visit our new resource pages for international medical graduates
Here you’ll find:
✅ practical advice
✅ trusted resources
✅ guidance through your whole NHS journey.
Explore the webpage and share with colleagues who may find it useful: https://ow.ly/YF6450ZT7hn
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialOur GMC sponsorship scheme supports host hospitals, NHS employers and international doctors with:
• end-to-end support from enquiry to GMC registration
• free RCP membership for year one, a discount in year two
• learning opportunities
• dedicated guidance.
Read more: https://ow.ly/RrKr50ZT46h
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialRCP fellows and members can access the Leng review draft national clinical protocol for physician assistants behind a log-in. The document is externally produced and is not RCP policy.
Read more and share your views by 5pm on 15 October: https://ow.ly/oi0R50ZVXbx
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialThe NAIF 2026 annual report, Beyond hip fracture, is now available.
Explore new insights from the expanded audit, now including other injuries, and key opportunities to improve falls prevention, post-fall care and patient outcomes.
🔗 Read the full report: https://ow.ly/rCtl50ZTrBl
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialWhy should physicians pay more attention to oral health? 🦷
The latest issue of Future Healthcare Journal explores the links between oral and general health, inequalities in dental care and the case for more joined-up, preventive care.
Read more: https://ow.ly/O4Cy50ZVL5Y
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialLooking for flexible, CPD-accredited learning that fits around your schedule?
Join us at Med+ 2026, the RCP's largest specialty conference!
✔️ Early-release content ✔️ Live sessions ✔️ Workshops ✔️ On-demand recordings available until February 2027
🔗 Book now: https://ow.ly/aiWt50ZUoEr
@rcphysicians.bsky.social🪴Next gen webinar: sustainability
Missed the live session? You can now watch our sustainability webinar on demand, developed by resident doctors, for resident doctors.
👉 Watch on demand now: https://player.rcp.ac.uk/ee/live/next-gen-19
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialSupport ECSACOP
Help shape the future of medicine and improve healthcare for millions of people across East, Central and Southern Africa.
- Share your expertise
- Build partnerships
- Donate.
Visit https://ow.ly/yyFv50ZSZxQ or email Sally Williams, head of philanthropy: [email protected].
@rcphysicians.bsky.social📢 Applications for the RCP Sir Michael Perrin Research Scholarship close in 2 weeks. Receive up to £10,000 for a 12-month medical or health services research project. Open to UK resident doctors without a PhD in eligible training posts. Up to £1,000 for conference travel.
👉 https://ow.ly/6zna50Zy0cN
@rcphysicians.bsky.social📢 Applications are open for the RCP Whitney-Wood Scholarship!
Up to £50,000 is available for health and medicine research, with cancer-focused projects especially encouraged.
Open to subscribing RCP members and fellows.
🔗 Find out more and apply now: https://ow.ly/U5Cf50ZSCJj
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialGet more from Med+ 2026 by joining us in person 🤝
Take your conference experience beyond the lecture theatre. Join interactive workshops, gain hands-on experience with the latest techniques and technologies, connect with peers from across the profession, and more!
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialBook your ticket for our Senior Physicians Society (SPS) event ‘Music and musical theatre’ on Monday 26 October at The Spine in Liverpool. Listen to fascinating talks, dive into the enigmatic world of singing and take a stroll through The Beatles’ Liverpool.
Book now: https://ow.ly/Q8GI50ZPGum
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialInterested in RCP fellowship?
Join RCP Deputy Registrar Dr Ben Chadwick for an online session on the pathways to fellowship for SAS doctors, including proposal routes, evidencing impact, and a live Q&A.
Book now: https://ow.ly/L2z550ZQw5k
@rcphysicians.bsky.social🏥Get ready for Med+ 2026 — bringing together healthcare professionals, expert speakers and fresh perspectives from across the world of medicine.
Be part of the learning. Be part of the conversation.
🩺 Discover the programme and book your place: https://rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026/programme
@rcphysicians.bsky.social📣 The next generation of specialists need time to become experts.
Training places matter, but so do time, supervision and opportunities to build skills, experience and confidence.
Read more from Prof David Sanders: https://ow.ly/r1pF50ZQ5hN
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialWe’re excited to partner with Wesleyan Financial Services, specialists in supporting medics with their finances.
Get expert guidance on pensions, retirement, investments, protection and more.
👉 Learn more:
https://ow.ly/goFP50ZNHu0
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialProfessor Dame Jane Dacre, chair of phase 2 of the national medical education and training review, and Dr Seán Coghlan, RCP Student and Foundation Doctor Network chair, discuss the challenges facing today's resident doctors.
Read the full interview in #Commentary: https://ow.ly/9Rew50ZLtk6
@rcphysicians.bsky.socialJoin us online for our next gen webinar on sustainability!🪴
Watch Dr Ayushi Gupta and Dr Aklak Choudhury discuss delivering a sustainability-focused quality improvement across a multi-site haemodialysis network.
