Curator Briony Hudson explains why the hidden stories of historical medical women, as well as famous pioneers, are being revealed in the RCP’s new exhibition 'This vexed question’: 500 years of women in medicine.

In August, RCP president Professor Andrew Goddard embarked on the Welsh leg of his epic ‘RCP Cycle Charter Challenge’ accompanied by a motley crew of Welsh physicians. Dr Gethin R Ellis recounts the journey.  

Apps, medical devices and healthcare software are increasing day by day, but how do we keep up with them and how can we keep them safe?

On the 70th birthday of the NHS, Dr Andrew Goddard, RCP registrar and president-elect, and Dr Jennifer Dixon, Health Foundation chief executive, discuss the future role of doctors, management and clinical leadership, the role of technology, and the changing workforce in the health service. 

RCP library, archive and museum services manager Julie Beckwith reflects on the RCP’s role in the establishment of the NHS on 5 July 1948.

To mark Clean Air Day 2018, the RCP clinical lead for sustainability Dr Toby Hillman encourages physician colleagues to fly the flag for patients by advocating more loudly for active travel choices. 

Dr Jonathan Mamo reflects on his experiences as chief registrar at Solent NHS Trust, and the importance of clinicians developing leadership and management skills in today's NHS. 

In the first part of our Chief registrar: In or out blog series, Dr Fasihul Khan describes his experiences of taking on the chief registrar role in-programme.

In the second part of the chief registrar: In or out blog series, Dr Raunak Singh describes his experience of taking on the chief registrar role out of programme.

As the NHS enters its 70th year, Professor Jane Dacre asks whether we still have an opportunity to set the foundations for a secure long-term footing for NHS and social care.