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08/08/25
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Hello, is that the new F1? An insider’s guide to the year ahead

On Wednesday 6 August 2025, thousands of new F1 doctors took up their first NHS training post. Dr Jaisila Patel, RCP Student and Foundation Doctor Network representative for Kent, Surrey and Sussex, and current F2 doctor, remembers her first day and offers some advice to all the medical graduates starting out on the wards.
News
08/08/25
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‘Anticipating the end of life is an act of clinical courage and kindness’: RCP calls for national strategy for end-of-life and palliative care

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has today launched a new policy position on end-of-life and palliative care, calling on government and health system leaders to transform how dying is recognised and supported across the NHS and social care.
News
07/08/25
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RCP responds to GMC 2025 workplace experiences report

The RCP has responded to the latest workplace experiences report from the General Medical Council (GMC).
Blog
06/08/25
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‘We must move beyond rigid models of training’: why flexibility and an individualised approach in medical education matters

In her first blog for the RCP, Dr Stella George, recently appointed director of medical workforce and data insights, discusses the importance of flexible working in medicine and why we must support the next generation of doctors to stay in the NHS for longer.
News
05/08/25
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Your college, on your side: the RCP as the voice of physicians in the media

Getting the voice of our members heard in the media is a vital part of our work to influence change, represent physicians, shape health policy and advocate for improved patient care. We want to put the clinical expertise, insights and experiences of our fellows and members at the centre of national debate.
News
05/08/25
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RCP responds to new NICE quality standard for overweight and obesity management

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the publication of new NICE quality standards on advice and support after stopping medicines for weight management or completing behavioural interventions.
News
01/08/25
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Dr Emma Vaux appointed as new global vice president at the Royal College of Physicians

Dr Emma Vaux has been appointed as the new global vice president at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), taking over from Dr Omar Mustafa, who served in the role from October 2023 to July 2025.
News
01/08/25
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Appointment of associate global directors Americas, Middle East and North Africa

We are proud to announce the appointment of two new associate global directors. Professor Hariharan Iyer has been appointed as associate global director for the Americas, and Dr Mohamed Bakhit as associate global director for the Middle East and North Africa. Both will start their new roles on 1 August 2025.
Blog
30/07/25
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Transforming the resident doctor experience at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London

RCP chief registrar Dr Jermaine Wright works at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, one of the oldest and most prestigious hospitals in the UK, and renowned as a centre of clinical excellence. Here, he reflects on work he led this year with Dr Sarah Duncan, another RCP chief registrar at Barts, to transform the resident doctor training experience.

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