Research-active hospitals have improved outcomes for patients and many doctors regard research as an important part of their job and a very positive experience. 

The RCP invites eligible fellows to nominate candidates for the 2019 RCP election of its vice president for Wales - to serve from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022.

We are pleased to invite our fellows to vote in the 2019 clinical vice president and councillor elections, and shape the future of the RCP.

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is calling on the consultant workforce to complete our Ward Rounds 2019 survey, which is used to influence government, support workforce planning, and contribute to national health policy.

The #5minutesto census provides the RCP with essential data that we use to lobby for changes, such as additional consultant posts and medical student places.

The RCP's Outpatients 2018 survey will be used to influence government, support workforce planning and contribute to national health policy.

The RCP is calling on the consultant workforce to complete our Wellbeing 2018 survey, which is used to influence government, support workforce planning, and contribute to national health policy.

A survey undertaken by the RCP has found that only one in four substantive consultant physicians currently working in the UK feel valued by their hospital.

The RCP's 'Referring wisely' report aims to start a conversation between physicians about the referral processes they use each day.

Complete the new, shorter annual census of consultant physicians to influence governments, support workforce planning and contribute to health policy.