Yesterday in Birmingham, we had our first 2026 #RCPUpdate in medicine conference, including a fantastic talk from Turner-Warwick lecturer, Dr Jun Yu Chen. 🔗Read all about her talk on quality improvement and what the other lecturers will be covering in #Commentary: https://ow.ly/k8Wt50YiHvb

We welcome the House of Lords decision to reject an amendment that would have removed the smokefree generation policy from Tobacco and Vapes Bill. This means the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 will be prohibited once the bill is passed. 👉 https://ow.ly/PPhy50YmiEi

We’re delighted to welcome delegates to our first Update in medicine conference of the year in Birmingham🎉 If you’re attending, share your insights from the day using #RCPUpdate – we love to hear about your experience. 👉Find a local event near you: https://ow.ly/pWJm50YkkMg

Dr Kath McCullough gave evidence to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee as part of their inquiry into food and weight management. She emphasised the need to focus on preventing obesity and overweight in the first place and delivering an #NHS workforce that is well resourced.

If you are an #RCPmemeber or #RCPfellow, tell us what issues the RCP should campaign on in 2026, your views are vital to ensure our campaigns are rooted in physician experience. 👉Complete the survey now: https://ow.ly/nnT650YeqPW#RCPmemeber🗓️Survey closes Friday 27 February.

The Lewis Thomas Gibbon Jenkins of Briton Ferry fellowship applications are now open, with up to £40,000 available. Applications are open to resident doctors up to & including ST6, or at least 1-year pre-CCT, at the start of the fellowship: https://ow.ly/KoOy50Yl0Bn 🗓️Submit by 30 April.

Join a relaxed & creative evening event celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth. Artist & doctoral research Catherine James will introduce the history of women’s book ownership in the stunning @rcphysicians.bsky.social heritage library. 🗓️10 March, 6pm - 8pm 👉 her_book_rcp_library.eventbrite.co.uk

Applications for the Milroy lecture are currently open to #RCPmembers, #RCPfellows and the Faculty of Public Health. The lecture subject should be of relevance to state medicine and public hygiene. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/5M4q50YgWPP

Have you ever worked in a hospital abroad? Two doctors – from Sheffield, UK and Zomba, Malawi – share their stories of doing just that on the exciting BIA-ECSACOP fellowship. 🔗Read all about their experience in #Commentary: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/UcSqePQ3TkYaL

🚨The Falls and Fragility Audit Programme is recruiting for two clinical leadership roles: 🔵National Audit of Inpatient Falls clinical lead: https://ow.ly/Ef2K50Yi1B0 🟢National Hip Fracture Database orthopaedic clinical lead: https://ow.ly/gPOY50Yi1AY Applications close Friday 27 February.

Applications for the Graham Bull prize and Goulstonian lectureship are now open for #RCPMembers and #RCPFellows. The prize winner will be invited to deliver the Goulstonian lecture and awarded £1,000. 🔗Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/3YUW50Yent9

Later this year, we will publish a new RCP strategy. A key part of this will be raising the voice of physicians to shape national conversations and influence change. 🔗 Tell us what issues matter most so we can campaign effectively for you: https://ow.ly/nnT650YeqPW 🗓️Survey closes 27 February.

Have you ever wanted your voice to make a difference in #respiratory healthcare? 👉Apply to be the chair of the new NRAP patient panel and help shape better respiratory care: https://ow.ly/stJm50Yf9zo

What’s working well in your training? What could be improved? Join Professor Mumtaz Patel at our upcoming online Meet your president event and play an active role in shaping the RCP’s voice for resident doctors. 👉 Book your place now: https://ow.ly/fPLR50YgCyx

Ramadan Mubarak to all of our #RCPmembers, #RCPfellows, staff and those observing! We wish you a blessed month, filled with peace and joy🌙

Wishing a happy #LunarNewYear to all of our #RCPmembers, #RCPfellows, staff and those celebrating as we step into the #YearOfTheHorse! 🔗Learn more about The Galloping Horse from the RCP museum’s archive: https://ow.ly/szfw50YgVGc

Join us for our upcoming spotlight series webinar! Learn from Dr Elaine Agius and Jacob Bodilsen as they deliver practical updates on shingles and VZV encephalitis. 📅Tuesday 24 February at 6.30pm 📍 Watch live via the RCP Player and on demand 🔗 Book your place now: https://ow.ly/xbIx50Yengf

I spoke to Commentary magazine about management, getting the basics right, celebrating our heritage and being excited about the future at @rcphysicians.bsky.social 👇

📢Meet the candidates for the roles of senior censor / vice president for education and training and elected councillors. You can read candidates’ statements on our website: ow.ly/ybL250YgzIm 🗳️Voting for the RCP elections opens on Monday 2 March for fellows and collegiate members.

‘I want the RCP to be the best possible version of itself.’ #Commentary clinical editor, Professor Ollie Minton spoke to Jono Bruun the RCP’s new CEO, about his career and his plans in this new role. 📖Read the full interview: https://ow.ly/oCcU50Yfapt

We are recruiting for a senior clinical lead within NRAP - a fantastic opportunity to lead national improvement in asthma, COPD, pulmonary rehabilitation and primary care pathways. 🔗Find out more and apply today: https://ow.ly/qRCo50YcK3w 🗓️Applications close Friday 13 March.

Dr Sinan Eccles and colleagues transformed lung health screening in Wales through co designed, evidence based solutions, earning national recognition at the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2025. Applications for the 2026 awards close Monday, submit your work: https://ow.ly/vh4f50Yfetv #EPCA2026

If dropping by to visit the museum this month look out for our listening posts. This month they feature a selection of clips from interviews with physicians reflecting on #LGBTQ+ history. #LGBTplusHM #histmed @rcphysicians.bsky.social

We’re proud to announce the appointment of four new associate global directors👏: 🟡Professor Dzifa Dey, Sub-Saharan Africa 🟡Dr Preetham Boddana, South Asia 🟡Dr Swe Myint, Asia Pacific region 🟡Dr Mo Aye, international medical graduates. Learn more: https://ow.ly/9hZM50YcVOS

📢Calling all #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows, have your say 7 help shape our campaigning priorities for 2026 through our campaign priorities survey: https://ow.ly/nnT650YeqPW#RCPmembers#RCPfellowsWhat you tell us will help to determine the issues we raise on your behalf in the media & in parliament throughout 2026.

Have you led a sustainable quality improvement project? We want to showcase your work and inspire others to deliver greener care. Share your project and join our #GreenPhysicians series. 📧 Email [email protected].

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

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...

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

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#Commentary #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

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

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

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

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.

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#Commentary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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#RCPmembers #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

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

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

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.

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

#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