Royal College of Physicians
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Applications for the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2026 are now open!
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research & policy.
Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe
#EPCA2026
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research & policy.
Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe
#EPCA2026
Medical students, don’t miss out!
Free RCP membership means better learning, stronger connections, exclusive opportunities and a chance to influence the future of medicine.
Tomislav Lukic, SFDN representative, shares his tips on making the most of it.
🔗Find out more: ow.ly/Jev250YcnnA
Free RCP membership means better learning, stronger connections, exclusive opportunities and a chance to influence the future of medicine.
Tomislav Lukic, SFDN representative, shares his tips on making the most of it.
🔗Find out more: ow.ly/Jev250YcnnA
February 10, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Medical students, don’t miss out!
Free RCP membership means better learning, stronger connections, exclusive opportunities and a chance to influence the future of medicine.
Tomislav Lukic, SFDN representative, shares his tips on making the most of it.
🔗Find out more: ow.ly/Jev250YcnnA
Free RCP membership means better learning, stronger connections, exclusive opportunities and a chance to influence the future of medicine.
Tomislav Lukic, SFDN representative, shares his tips on making the most of it.
🔗Find out more: ow.ly/Jev250YcnnA
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Applications for the EFIM Exchange Programme 2026 are now open. This offers Internal Medicine residents an opportunity to gain valuable international experience and broaden their clinical exposure.
More information > www.thefederation.uk/news/apply-n...
More information > www.thefederation.uk/news/apply-n...
February 10, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Applications for the EFIM Exchange Programme 2026 are now open. This offers Internal Medicine residents an opportunity to gain valuable international experience and broaden their clinical exposure.
More information > www.thefederation.uk/news/apply-n...
More information > www.thefederation.uk/news/apply-n...
There’s still time to join our upcoming RCP Improvement webinar on patient safety & physician wellbeing in pressured acute settings 🩺
Hear expert perspectives & take part in an open, facilitated discussion on moving from managing risk to eliminating corridor care: https://ow.ly/AGQC50Y15wt
Hear expert perspectives & take part in an open, facilitated discussion on moving from managing risk to eliminating corridor care: https://ow.ly/AGQC50Y15wt
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
There’s still time to join our upcoming RCP Improvement webinar on patient safety & physician wellbeing in pressured acute settings 🩺
Hear expert perspectives & take part in an open, facilitated discussion on moving from managing risk to eliminating corridor care: https://ow.ly/AGQC50Y15wt
Hear expert perspectives & take part in an open, facilitated discussion on moving from managing risk to eliminating corridor care: https://ow.ly/AGQC50Y15wt
There is just 1 week to go before applications to the Excellence in Patient Care Awards close!
Did you know that the application is only around 600 words in total? Learn our tips to turn your QI project into a strong application in our #Commentary article: https://ow.ly/vMms50Y9VYs
#EPCA2026
Did you know that the application is only around 600 words in total? Learn our tips to turn your QI project into a strong application in our #Commentary article: https://ow.ly/vMms50Y9VYs
#EPCA2026
February 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
There is just 1 week to go before applications to the Excellence in Patient Care Awards close!
Did you know that the application is only around 600 words in total? Learn our tips to turn your QI project into a strong application in our #Commentary article: https://ow.ly/vMms50Y9VYs
#EPCA2026
Did you know that the application is only around 600 words in total? Learn our tips to turn your QI project into a strong application in our #Commentary article: https://ow.ly/vMms50Y9VYs
#EPCA2026
Thank you to Baroness Manzoor who yesterday highlighted the findings from our snapshot survey from last February into delivering care in a temporary environment. A follow-up survey in September last year confirmed this challenge persists beyond the winter months.
🔗 ow.ly/CvG950Y9crC
🔗 ow.ly/CvG950Y9crC
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Thank you to Baroness Manzoor who yesterday highlighted the findings from our snapshot survey from last February into delivering care in a temporary environment. A follow-up survey in September last year confirmed this challenge persists beyond the winter months.
🔗 ow.ly/CvG950Y9crC
🔗 ow.ly/CvG950Y9crC
Calling all medical students 🗣️
Join the RCP for free to level up your learning, connect with peers, access exclusive opportunities and shape the future of medicine.
Hear from Naabil Khan, our SFDN representative, on how to make the most of RCP membership.
🔗Find out more: ow.ly/WnFj50Y8HPp
Join the RCP for free to level up your learning, connect with peers, access exclusive opportunities and shape the future of medicine.
Hear from Naabil Khan, our SFDN representative, on how to make the most of RCP membership.
🔗Find out more: ow.ly/WnFj50Y8HPp
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Calling all medical students 🗣️
Join the RCP for free to level up your learning, connect with peers, access exclusive opportunities and shape the future of medicine.
Hear from Naabil Khan, our SFDN representative, on how to make the most of RCP membership.
🔗Find out more: ow.ly/WnFj50Y8HPp
Join the RCP for free to level up your learning, connect with peers, access exclusive opportunities and shape the future of medicine.
Hear from Naabil Khan, our SFDN representative, on how to make the most of RCP membership.
🔗Find out more: ow.ly/WnFj50Y8HPp
We were thrilled to celebrate each physician at yesterday’s new members ceremony. The day was filled with inspiration, pride and well-earned recognition. Your achievements reflect extraordinary dedication – congratulations to you all. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make next 👏
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
We were thrilled to celebrate each physician at yesterday’s new members ceremony. The day was filled with inspiration, pride and well-earned recognition. Your achievements reflect extraordinary dedication – congratulations to you all. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make next 👏
Corridor care shouldn’t be an accepted part of the acute medical take.
Join our RCP Improvement webinar for an open, facilitated discussion with clinicians on patient safety & practical steps to eliminate corridor care.
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/AGQC50Y15wt
Join our RCP Improvement webinar for an open, facilitated discussion with clinicians on patient safety & practical steps to eliminate corridor care.
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/AGQC50Y15wt
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Corridor care shouldn’t be an accepted part of the acute medical take.
Join our RCP Improvement webinar for an open, facilitated discussion with clinicians on patient safety & practical steps to eliminate corridor care.
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/AGQC50Y15wt
Join our RCP Improvement webinar for an open, facilitated discussion with clinicians on patient safety & practical steps to eliminate corridor care.
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/AGQC50Y15wt
What’s next for your career in medicine?
RCP fellowship is more than a title – it’s a gateway to a powerful network of clinicians leading change across healthcare.
Nominate yourself or a deserving colleague and join a community making a real impact.
🔗 https://ow.ly/Y3Ma50WswCM
RCP fellowship is more than a title – it’s a gateway to a powerful network of clinicians leading change across healthcare.
Nominate yourself or a deserving colleague and join a community making a real impact.
🔗 https://ow.ly/Y3Ma50WswCM
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What’s next for your career in medicine?
RCP fellowship is more than a title – it’s a gateway to a powerful network of clinicians leading change across healthcare.
Nominate yourself or a deserving colleague and join a community making a real impact.
🔗 https://ow.ly/Y3Ma50WswCM
RCP fellowship is more than a title – it’s a gateway to a powerful network of clinicians leading change across healthcare.
Nominate yourself or a deserving colleague and join a community making a real impact.
🔗 https://ow.ly/Y3Ma50WswCM
Read as Dr Lorita Krasniqi reflects on her role in implementing the hospital at home service within acute care at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: https://ow.ly/W4BI50Y4W7f
The project was highly commended in our virtual poster competition 2025.
The project was highly commended in our virtual poster competition 2025.
February 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Read as Dr Lorita Krasniqi reflects on her role in implementing the hospital at home service within acute care at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: https://ow.ly/W4BI50Y4W7f
The project was highly commended in our virtual poster competition 2025.
The project was highly commended in our virtual poster competition 2025.
Help us shape RCP publications! In 2026, we want @clin-med.bsky.social, @futurehealthj.bsky.social & #Commentary to feel useful, interesting & relevant to you.
👉Take our 5-minute survey on article formats & your reading habits: https://ow.ly/FIO650Y4jes
👉Take our 5-minute survey on article formats & your reading habits: https://ow.ly/FIO650Y4jes
January 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Help us shape RCP publications! In 2026, we want @clin-med.bsky.social, @futurehealthj.bsky.social & #Commentary to feel useful, interesting & relevant to you.
👉Take our 5-minute survey on article formats & your reading habits: https://ow.ly/FIO650Y4jes
👉Take our 5-minute survey on article formats & your reading habits: https://ow.ly/FIO650Y4jes
Our recent #Commentary interview with Dr Alex Crowe gives a behind-the-scenes look at our educational offers.
Read more about how the RCP puts together impactful educational programmes that equip doctors to lead, grow and thrive at every stage of their career: https://ow.ly/6VsU50Y4ju4
Read more about how the RCP puts together impactful educational programmes that equip doctors to lead, grow and thrive at every stage of their career: https://ow.ly/6VsU50Y4ju4
January 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Our recent #Commentary interview with Dr Alex Crowe gives a behind-the-scenes look at our educational offers.
Read more about how the RCP puts together impactful educational programmes that equip doctors to lead, grow and thrive at every stage of their career: https://ow.ly/6VsU50Y4ju4
Read more about how the RCP puts together impactful educational programmes that equip doctors to lead, grow and thrive at every stage of their career: https://ow.ly/6VsU50Y4ju4
RCP fellows – make a meaningful impact both locally and nationally by becoming a Regional Adviser (RA).
We’re currently recruiting RAs in the Oxford and Thames Valley and Peninsula regions.
Don’t miss out: find out more and apply by midnight on Sunday 15 February:
👉 https://ow.ly/ku0v50XSsAl
We’re currently recruiting RAs in the Oxford and Thames Valley and Peninsula regions.
Don’t miss out: find out more and apply by midnight on Sunday 15 February:
👉 https://ow.ly/ku0v50XSsAl
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
RCP fellows – make a meaningful impact both locally and nationally by becoming a Regional Adviser (RA).
We’re currently recruiting RAs in the Oxford and Thames Valley and Peninsula regions.
Don’t miss out: find out more and apply by midnight on Sunday 15 February:
👉 https://ow.ly/ku0v50XSsAl
We’re currently recruiting RAs in the Oxford and Thames Valley and Peninsula regions.
Don’t miss out: find out more and apply by midnight on Sunday 15 February:
👉 https://ow.ly/ku0v50XSsAl
IMTs, we want to hear from you 🗣️
What’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change in your training and day-to-day work?
Join Professor Mumtaz Patel at our online Meet your president event and be part of shaping our voice for early-career physicians.
👉 https://ow.ly/y2lZ50XZzZA
What’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change in your training and day-to-day work?
Join Professor Mumtaz Patel at our online Meet your president event and be part of shaping our voice for early-career physicians.
👉 https://ow.ly/y2lZ50XZzZA
January 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
IMTs, we want to hear from you 🗣️
What’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change in your training and day-to-day work?
Join Professor Mumtaz Patel at our online Meet your president event and be part of shaping our voice for early-career physicians.
👉 https://ow.ly/y2lZ50XZzZA
What’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change in your training and day-to-day work?
Join Professor Mumtaz Patel at our online Meet your president event and be part of shaping our voice for early-career physicians.
👉 https://ow.ly/y2lZ50XZzZA
The BMJ has included our resource kit in its round up of routes into #research!
Our resource kit helps doctors to make the case for research time with guidance on how to get started: https://ow.ly/gvlW50Y4bT9
Our resource kit helps doctors to make the case for research time with guidance on how to get started: https://ow.ly/gvlW50Y4bT9
January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The BMJ has included our resource kit in its round up of routes into #research!
Our resource kit helps doctors to make the case for research time with guidance on how to get started: https://ow.ly/gvlW50Y4bT9
Our resource kit helps doctors to make the case for research time with guidance on how to get started: https://ow.ly/gvlW50Y4bT9
Have you ever wanted your voice to make a difference in respiratory healthcare?
Join NRAP’s patient panel & share your experiences to help improve respiratory care for others.
🟠Easy to join.
🟠Share insights.
🟠Be part of positive change.
👉Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/jOGZ50Y49Mk
Join NRAP’s patient panel & share your experiences to help improve respiratory care for others.
🟠Easy to join.
🟠Share insights.
🟠Be part of positive change.
👉Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/jOGZ50Y49Mk
January 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Have you ever wanted your voice to make a difference in respiratory healthcare?
Join NRAP’s patient panel & share your experiences to help improve respiratory care for others.
🟠Easy to join.
🟠Share insights.
🟠Be part of positive change.
👉Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/jOGZ50Y49Mk
Join NRAP’s patient panel & share your experiences to help improve respiratory care for others.
🟠Easy to join.
🟠Share insights.
🟠Be part of positive change.
👉Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/jOGZ50Y49Mk
Medicine 2026 abstract competition is open for submissions 📝
The abstract competition offers delegates the opportunity to showcase their research to healthcare professionals from around the world.
With prizes up to £1000, don’t miss out! Submissions close 1 March 2026: https://ow.ly/YVX850Y49f6
The abstract competition offers delegates the opportunity to showcase their research to healthcare professionals from around the world.
With prizes up to £1000, don’t miss out! Submissions close 1 March 2026: https://ow.ly/YVX850Y49f6
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Medicine 2026 abstract competition is open for submissions 📝
The abstract competition offers delegates the opportunity to showcase their research to healthcare professionals from around the world.
With prizes up to £1000, don’t miss out! Submissions close 1 March 2026: https://ow.ly/YVX850Y49f6
The abstract competition offers delegates the opportunity to showcase their research to healthcare professionals from around the world.
With prizes up to £1000, don’t miss out! Submissions close 1 March 2026: https://ow.ly/YVX850Y49f6
We’re halfway through the application window for the Excellence in Patient Care Awards.
These awards celebrate #RCPmembers & healthcare teams delivering outstanding projects that improve patient care worldwide.
Explore the categories & start your entry today: https://ow.ly/ciIk50Y3KlY
#EPCA2026
These awards celebrate #RCPmembers & healthcare teams delivering outstanding projects that improve patient care worldwide.
Explore the categories & start your entry today: https://ow.ly/ciIk50Y3KlY
#EPCA2026
January 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We’re halfway through the application window for the Excellence in Patient Care Awards.
These awards celebrate #RCPmembers & healthcare teams delivering outstanding projects that improve patient care worldwide.
Explore the categories & start your entry today: https://ow.ly/ciIk50Y3KlY
#EPCA2026
These awards celebrate #RCPmembers & healthcare teams delivering outstanding projects that improve patient care worldwide.
Explore the categories & start your entry today: https://ow.ly/ciIk50Y3KlY
#EPCA2026
‘When we began this work in 2014, we had a simple aim: reduce unnecessary admissions while giving patients rapid access to the investigations & treatments they needed.’
Dr Shahid Nasim reflects on a decade of change in ambulatory & same day emergency care at @mse.nhs.uk: https://ow.ly/Q9MV50XXZqr
Dr Shahid Nasim reflects on a decade of change in ambulatory & same day emergency care at @mse.nhs.uk: https://ow.ly/Q9MV50XXZqr
January 25, 2026 at 9:15 AM
‘When we began this work in 2014, we had a simple aim: reduce unnecessary admissions while giving patients rapid access to the investigations & treatments they needed.’
Dr Shahid Nasim reflects on a decade of change in ambulatory & same day emergency care at @mse.nhs.uk: https://ow.ly/Q9MV50XXZqr
Dr Shahid Nasim reflects on a decade of change in ambulatory & same day emergency care at @mse.nhs.uk: https://ow.ly/Q9MV50XXZqr
This year’s theme for #InternationalDayofEducation is: ‘The power of youth in cocreating education.’
Our Fundamentals workshops empower early-career doctors with the skills to grow, lead, and support the next generation of healthcare professionals: https://ow.ly/yajX50XWHzk
Our Fundamentals workshops empower early-career doctors with the skills to grow, lead, and support the next generation of healthcare professionals: https://ow.ly/yajX50XWHzk
January 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
This year’s theme for #InternationalDayofEducation is: ‘The power of youth in cocreating education.’
Our Fundamentals workshops empower early-career doctors with the skills to grow, lead, and support the next generation of healthcare professionals: https://ow.ly/yajX50XWHzk
Our Fundamentals workshops empower early-career doctors with the skills to grow, lead, and support the next generation of healthcare professionals: https://ow.ly/yajX50XWHzk
Continuous development is essential to being a safe, effective and fulfilled doctor. This #InternationalDayofEducation, RCP leaders share why learning matters and how to protect time for it, plus the many ways to grow through the RCP.
🔗 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/8NYm50Y1QTf
🔗 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/8NYm50Y1QTf
January 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Continuous development is essential to being a safe, effective and fulfilled doctor. This #InternationalDayofEducation, RCP leaders share why learning matters and how to protect time for it, plus the many ways to grow through the RCP.
🔗 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/8NYm50Y1QTf
🔗 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/8NYm50Y1QTf
The Falls and Fragility Audit Programme is recruiting for two clinical leadership roles:
🔵NAIF clinical lead: https://ow.ly/EINO50XZZk5
🟢NHFD orthopaedic clinical lead: https://ow.ly/Yt0F50XZZk6
Apply now to help shape the future of falls and fragility fracture.
🔵NAIF clinical lead: https://ow.ly/EINO50XZZk5
🟢NHFD orthopaedic clinical lead: https://ow.ly/Yt0F50XZZk6
Apply now to help shape the future of falls and fragility fracture.
January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The Falls and Fragility Audit Programme is recruiting for two clinical leadership roles:
🔵NAIF clinical lead: https://ow.ly/EINO50XZZk5
🟢NHFD orthopaedic clinical lead: https://ow.ly/Yt0F50XZZk6
Apply now to help shape the future of falls and fragility fracture.
🔵NAIF clinical lead: https://ow.ly/EINO50XZZk5
🟢NHFD orthopaedic clinical lead: https://ow.ly/Yt0F50XZZk6
Apply now to help shape the future of falls and fragility fracture.
Kick off 2026 with 6 CPD credits and expert insights at the Update in medicine – Birmingham. 🩺
Join leading physicians such as Sir Michael Marmot for a full programme of topical, practice-relevant medical updates.
Book your place today: https://ow.ly/ygoN50XZAaz
Join leading physicians such as Sir Michael Marmot for a full programme of topical, practice-relevant medical updates.
Book your place today: https://ow.ly/ygoN50XZAaz
January 22, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Kick off 2026 with 6 CPD credits and expert insights at the Update in medicine – Birmingham. 🩺
Join leading physicians such as Sir Michael Marmot for a full programme of topical, practice-relevant medical updates.
Book your place today: https://ow.ly/ygoN50XZAaz
Join leading physicians such as Sir Michael Marmot for a full programme of topical, practice-relevant medical updates.
Book your place today: https://ow.ly/ygoN50XZAaz
#Medicine2026 bookings now open!
Our annual conference returns to explore the biggest shifts transforming healthcare – from hospital to community care, analogue to digital systems & sickness to prevention.
📅 13 – 14 May
📍 RCP at Regent’s Park & online
📚 CPD-accredited
🔗 https://ow.ly/56he50Y0Guu
Our annual conference returns to explore the biggest shifts transforming healthcare – from hospital to community care, analogue to digital systems & sickness to prevention.
📅 13 – 14 May
📍 RCP at Regent’s Park & online
📚 CPD-accredited
🔗 https://ow.ly/56he50Y0Guu
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
#Medicine2026 bookings now open!
Our annual conference returns to explore the biggest shifts transforming healthcare – from hospital to community care, analogue to digital systems & sickness to prevention.
📅 13 – 14 May
📍 RCP at Regent’s Park & online
📚 CPD-accredited
🔗 https://ow.ly/56he50Y0Guu
Our annual conference returns to explore the biggest shifts transforming healthcare – from hospital to community care, analogue to digital systems & sickness to prevention.
📅 13 – 14 May
📍 RCP at Regent’s Park & online
📚 CPD-accredited
🔗 https://ow.ly/56he50Y0Guu
IMTs – your voice matters. 🗣️
Tell us what’s affecting your training and working lives so we can campaign on the issues that matter most to you.
Join Professor Mumtaz Patel at our online Meet your president event and help shape how we advocate for physicians.
👉 https://ow.ly/p0nw50XZzZF
Tell us what’s affecting your training and working lives so we can campaign on the issues that matter most to you.
Join Professor Mumtaz Patel at our online Meet your president event and help shape how we advocate for physicians.
👉 https://ow.ly/p0nw50XZzZF
January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
IMTs – your voice matters. 🗣️
Tell us what’s affecting your training and working lives so we can campaign on the issues that matter most to you.
Join Professor Mumtaz Patel at our online Meet your president event and help shape how we advocate for physicians.
👉 https://ow.ly/p0nw50XZzZF
Tell us what’s affecting your training and working lives so we can campaign on the issues that matter most to you.
Join Professor Mumtaz Patel at our online Meet your president event and help shape how we advocate for physicians.
👉 https://ow.ly/p0nw50XZzZF