Education and professional development

Delivering impactful education that equips doctors to lead, grow and thrive at every stage of their career.

Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage

Early career

Resident doctors FY2 to ST4/5 and equivalent SAS grades

Mid-career

Resident doctors above ST4/5 up to consultant level or equivalent SAS grades

Transition to consultant

Final year residents (approaching CCT) or equivalent SAS grades (Portfolio Pathway)

New consultants

Consultants in the first 3 years of their consultant role

Consultants and specialists

Established consultants and equivalent SAS grades

Senior leaders

Aspiring and senior leaders e.g. MD, CD

Explore our CPD portfolio by topic:

Leadership

Teaching, supervising and supporting others

Clinical practice, credentials and research

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Applications are now open for our Chief Registrar Programme 2026

Chief registrars build a vital bridge between senior NHS leaders and the wider workforce. Develop your leadership skills on this 10-month programme while remaining in clinical practice. 

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More opportunities for development

RCP onlineEd

Our online learning platform for e-learning wherever you are.

 
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RCP Library

Our library supports fellows, members and students to meet their development goals.

 
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Commission us

The RCP offers our off-the-shelf programmes or bespoke commissions for exclusive delivery.

 
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