Want to boost your teaching skills?🧑‍⚕️ Effective teaching skills is a 2-day medical education training course designed to help clinicians improve how they design, deliver, and evaluate teaching sessions across a variety of clinical and educational settings. 📅 Book now: ow.ly/1n6450XmZvC

📚New CPD workshop dates now available! Explore our catalogue of CPD-approved professional development workshops in teaching, leadership and supervision. 🔗 Book now to secure your place: ow.ly/lYzJ50XmZ7V

This weekend, the RCP Iraq network is celebrating their 5-year anniversary in Sulaymaniyah. Read all about the work being done improve to education for Iraqi physicians and the networks achievements over the past 5 years in an interview with resident Dr Mustafa Zubaidi. 👉 ow.ly/OfEM50Xn0YY

Professor Mumtaz Patel said: ‘No one could fail to be touched by the distressing experiences of the candidates affected, and we sincerely apologise again to the 283 doctors. We have a huge responsibility to ensure the quality and robustness of these high-stakes exams’. 🔗 ow.ly/RHEI50XnGSV

For our #nextgenphysicians series, the winners of our 2025 ACT abstract competition, Dr Hannah Parker & Dr Kieran Hardern share how they developed a curriculum-linked, sustainable simulation programme for internal medicine training doctors at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust: ow.ly/ZYzM50Xn8Y2

Have your say before it’s too late ⌛ #RCPmembers and #RCPfellows – your views in our membership survey will help to shape the RCP’s 2026-29 strategy. It only takes 10 minutes and you could win one of ten £100 gift cards! 👉 ow.ly/VAwA50XfoQL

Yesterday, RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel met with the chair of the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee Layla Moran MP, to discuss key issues facing #clinicians including workforce, training, prevention, research & digital technology. 🔗 ow.ly/RgAp50XmA14

We are delighted to announce a virtual winter lectures for exhibition 'A body of knowledge' is open to book 👉 history.rcp.ac.uk/event/body-k... 🗓️ 6pm GMT, 9 Dec, £5 😍 Featuring a virtual exhibition tour & fascinating lectures from @awickenden.bsky.social & @samuscript.bsky.social! #LibraryHistory

#Healthinequalities arise from interlinked factors such as poverty, transport, housing & access to care. Alongside these, health literacy remains a critical but under-recognised influence. Dr Mrinalini Dey explores how health literacy is a core determinant of #health: ow.ly/fipq50XlHjl

There is only 1 week left to apply for this year’s Linacre lecture. Ideally, the lecture should include a proportion of original unpublished work in a balanced account of the subject suitable for a general medical audience. Learn more and apply now: ow.ly/mcgv50XlN70

Each year, a resident doctor gets the chance to influence our educational offering by working with the RCP Education Directorate. Dr Vasiliki Thanopoulou shares her experiences in the latest #Commentary: ow.ly/btbJ50XkZxl

The FLS-DB has launched a new resource ‘Stronger inside and out: mental wellbeing and broken bones from osteoporosis’. It highlights the mental wellbeing impact of #osteoporosis and offers support to help patients manage emotional as well as physical challenges: ow.ly/p4Jg50Xiqa8

Don’t forget to join our online ‘Meet your president global forum’ for international #RCPmembers and #RCPfellows. Share your views, ask questions and help shape the RCPs strategy: ow.ly/P84G50XkROt Not a member? You can join in just 3 clicks.

📸 PRUH diabetes service welcomed Gareth Bacon MP to showcase their pioneering work. The service provides specialist care for inpatients with diabetes and is one of only three in the UK accredited by the @rcphysicians.bsky.social #DCAP. Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/579date7

Are you a senior doctor returning to teaching responsibilities? Join our new Return to teaching workshop to network with your peers and update your skills in a friendly and informal environment. Book now to secure your place: ow.ly/T0oe50XjBHe

Don’t miss the last FLS-DB exchange of 2025 on Thursday 20 November, 12–1pm. This session will explore how involving patients and caregivers can enhance care and strengthen your FLS. Register now: ow.ly/mMS350Xiobt

Start small, don’t go at it alone and get the word out there – even by bringing snacks into work to start conversations about your project. Three #EPCA2025 winners share their tips on how to start your own quality improvement project in #Commentary: ow.ly/l4zE50Xj163

There is still time to have your say! Share your views on the RCP’s 2026–29 strategy – it takes less than 10 minutes and helps shape our future direction. 🗓️ closes at 11.59pm on 12 November 🎁 win 1 of 10 £100 gift cards. Take the survey: ow.ly/VAwA50XfoQL

Register for NHFD’s final 2025 webinar on Thursday 6 November, 5.30–7pm, focusing on their latest annual report. Clinical leads Antony Johansen and Will Eardley will review how 2024 care met patient goals, answer questions and share what's next: ow.ly/fqrT50Xipsy

Our recent visit to @ysteachingnhs.bsky.social, found a strong training environment under strain from mounting patient flow pressures, workforce shortages and estate constraints. Read more about the trust visit and ongoing programme of regional engagement: ow.ly/zjzQ50Xilan

RCP welcomes NHS England’s medical training review diagnostic report. Urgent reform is needed: more flexibility, fewer bottlenecks, and better support for doctors. Earlier this month, we shared our Next Gen Top 10 priorities for reform, shaped by resident doctors. https://ow.ly/P4xW50XhwC4

Last chance to book on to our Fundamentals of human factors in healthcare workshop 🧠 Explore behaviour, communication and teamwork in clinical settings. 📅Wednesday 5 November 2025 (online) 📅Thursday 29 January 2026 (London) 👉Book now - last few places remaining: ow.ly/qm1450Xe7FV

Happy Diwali to everyone who has celebrated during the festival of lights over the past five days, and a happy new year to all Hindu communities across the world.

Dr Natalie Beveridge led a QI project with @acutemedicine.bsky.social to reduce hospital stays for respiratory infections. By limiting IV antibiotics & weaning oxygen earlier, her team cut 4,000+ kg of carbon emissions. Download our Green physician toolkit: ow.ly/sU9V50WIKpP #GreenPhysicians

We enjoyed teaching at the Mater Dei Hospital in Malta recently 👏 If you are curious about our international education programmes, join us on 20 November for a free drop in-sessions to find out more. 🕗8am session: ow.ly/4WgR50Xe7h4 🕑2pm session: ow.ly/KM0F50Xe7h1

RCP members can help shape the future of the RCP – take our short, confidential membership survey by 12 November. Your feedback will guide our 2026–29 strategy. Plus, you could win a £100 gift card! 👉 https://ow.ly/YGaU50XfoSZ

Applications are now open for our medical student elective bursaries 🩺 Up to 12 grants of £500 each are available to undergraduate medical students at UK universities who will be undertaking a medical elective overseas. 👉Learn more and apply: ow.ly/Sk8u50X2aKm

Medical students and foundation doctors, want to shape the future of training? It's your last chance to join the RCP’s SFDN committee as a regional representative! ✅ Lead. ✅ Influence. ✅ Represent. 👉Apply before Monday 27 October: ow.ly/ukW150X2VIZ

Corridor care is now a year-round reality. Almost 3 in 5 physicians reported delivering care in a temporary space over the summer, according to our latest snapshot survey. We’re calling on the #NHS & governments to address & prevent this practice for good. 🔗 ow.ly/g4aj50XeLFL

If you're a physician working in England, share your insights to shape our submission to the government’s call for evidence on the 10 Year Workforce Plan. Have your say: ow.ly/g23550XatiH Submit your responses by 9am on Monday 20 October 2025.

In our latest #healthinequalities guest blog, Amy Murgatroyd, senior policy officer at @bhfpolicy.bsky.social explains why sector coalitions are critical for tackling cardiovascular disease inequalities. 👉Read more: ow.ly/KzLr50XcqG3

Navigating the Portfolio Pathway workshop 📋 A 1-day online workshop offering practical advice for doctors of all specialties considering specialist registration via the portfolio pathway (formerly CESR). 🗓️ 24 November 2025 | 💻 Online Learn more and book your place now: ow.ly/OlbZ50X6ghO

Today for #BlackHistoryMonth we are sharing the story of Muriel Buxton-Thomas, 1945–2016. Born in Sierra Leone, she was an internationally recognised & award-winning physician for her ‘exceptional contribution to nuclear medicine’. 👉 history.rcp.ac.uk/blog/muriel-... @rcphysicians.bsky.social

Three in four doctors are concerned about health impacts of #climatechange on their patients. As the Climate Change Committee warns of ‘unprecedented’ extreme weather events, urgent action is needed to help prepare the #NHS: ow.ly/imTK50XcjzI

After calls from us and over 70 other healthcare organisations, the Government has published a consultation on the 10 Year Workforce Plan. 📝#RCPfellows and #RCPmembers, share your views to inform our response to the consultation: ow.ly/g23550XatiH

Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians have voted to extend voting rights to collegiate members – many of whom are resident doctors – in council and VP elections. Even more backed exploring change to allow them to vote for president. 'A landmark moment' Read more: ow.ly/2P5Y50XbczQ

#RCPfellows – we're seeking enthusiastic physicians to serve their region as an RCP regional adviser (RA) in the following locations: 🟣London (North West) 🟣Oxford and Thames Valley 🟣Wessex 🟣Yorkshire. Apply before Sunday 19 October: ow.ly/T4ev50WY59y

New issue alert! 📢 - CME on #rheumatology - Articles on #airquality #oralanticoagulation at #EOL #POEMSsyndrome #infection in #heartfailure and more! Elevate your clinical practice with the latest updates ⏬ https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/clinical-medicine/vol/25/issue/5

‘Resident doctors are not just today’s workforce – they are tomorrow’s clinical leaders. If the NHS is to retain them, it must act now. Reform of medical training is not optional. It is essential.’ Dr Hatty Douthwaite reflects on the 2025 RCP next generation survey: ow.ly/XuaB50XaFOE

Early career doctors in the UK are navigating a training landscape that is marked by competition, structural inflexibility & burnout. We’re launching our top 10 priorities for the #nextgenphysicians, drawn from the results of our 2025 national survey of #residentdoctors: ow.ly/NqRT50Xawhe

Medical students and foundation doctors – we need you! 🚩 Become an RCP SFDN regional representative and have your on training, wellbeing and career support. 🩺 Build leadership skills. 🩺 Represent your peers. 🩺 Influence RCP policy. 👉 Apply now: ow.ly/X1Fu50X2VuI

The UK government has published a consultation to inform its 10 Year Workforce Plan. We want to hear from #RCPfellows and #RCPmembers to inform our written submission. 🔗Share your insights now through our snapshot survey: ow.ly/hy9n50XatbB

To celebrate the launch of exhibition 'A Body of Knowledge', lead curator & rare books librarian Katie Birkwood shares her thoughts reflecting upon a career in libraries, the RCP library specifically & the exhibition: 👉 history.rcp.ac.uk/blog/librari... @rcphysicians.bsky.social #BodyOfKnowledge

The role of a clinical director is a 1-day course designed to equip aspiring and new clinical directors with the skills, insights and confidence to lead effectively. 🗓️ 28 November 2025 | 💻 Online Book your place now: https://ow.ly/tExF50X6flW

📢 We’re recruiting members to the FFFAP Scientific advisory group. Help drive new research, champion quality improvement, and shape national work using falls and fragility fracture data. 🔗Apply now: ow.ly/lL9850X63ge

Just started university? Kick-start your medical career with free RCP membership. 🟢exclusive wellbeing benefits such as 20% off yoga, cafés and running clubs 🟢discounts on all RCP events 🟢access to a range of curated educational benefits and more… Join today: ow.ly/y2J350X1Cst #MedSky

The #NAIF2025report ‘Stepping towards improvement’ is out now. The report reflects on 6 years of continuous audit data from England & Wales, evaluates four key performance indicators, & offers two evidence-based recommendations to reduce fall risk & improve patient care: ow.ly/QnXE50X5spi

As #SASWeek25 comes to a close, we are proud to highlight the incredible work of #SASdoctors. 👉Recap on SAS Week: ow.ly/QOfg50X3Heu #MedicalLeadership #CareerDevelopment

New findings from our snapshot survey released yesterday show just 10% of 550 responding #physicians said they were either very or somewhat confident their #hospital can safely manage winter pressures. 🔗Learn more: ow.ly/Ibo850X9EsL

Flexibility is part of the future of medical training – not a fringe experiment. In this month’s #Commentary magazine, Dr Simon Patten shares his thoughts about why alternative training pathways are vital – and some ways that hospitals can implement them: ow.ly/5LKN50X7NfJ #SASWeek25