SAS careers

Developing Relationships

This area of Launchpad is designed to support SAS doctors.

Discover the breadth of opportunities and leadership roles available during an SAS career; and explore top tips for completing the portfolio pathway. 

To celebrate SAS Week (5–10 October), we've opened access to this Launchpad resource for everyone. To explore the full range of exclusive career resources available on RCP Launchpad, join the RCP.

Redefining the path - an SAS success story on leadership and inclusion

An inspiring account of how embracing opportunities can lead to leadership, education and influence beyond clinical practice. Dr Jeenat Khan shares lessons from her SAS career journey and encourages doctors to recognise the value of their voice. 

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My SAS journey

Specialty doctor, Dr Tulika Porwal shares insights into her career thus far to demonstrate the breadth of opportunities and leadership positions available as an SAS doctor, including her roles as an RCP college tutor, PACES examiner, and clinical supervisor. 

Navigating the portfolio pathway

Hear how Dr Jaideep Kitson has progressed the portfolio pathway in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and built an applicant network to better support SAS doctors who wish to follow this route. And receive 5 top tips for your application from portfolio pathway evaluator, Dr Ryan Hobbs.

SAS forums

These digital forums have been designed to foster an open and collaborative environment to connect with SAS peers across the UK and to share your experiences. Each session aims to celebrate the SAS role and offer some professional guidance and tips. 

Free to attend - all are welcome.

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Discover more SAS news stories, blogs and resources here.

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23/10/26
Global Update In Medicine

The second Global Update in medicine 2026: responding to change, delivering excellence and connecting physicians

Following the success of the inaugural RCP Global Update in Medicine conference in Dubai in 2025, we looked forward to welcoming colleagues from across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and beyond to a face-to-face meeting on 1–3 May 2026. The programme had been developed, the faculty confirmed and preparations were well underway.
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02/10/26
Mumtaz future of NHS blog

The future of the NHS depends on creating health, not just treating illness

RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel recently presented at the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM) annual conference where she discussed the future of medicine. Here, reflecting on work that’s being led by BLSM chair Dr Frances Elliot, she makes the case for a whole-government approach that creates the conditions for people and communities to thrive.
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01/10/26
Vaping And Smoking

Beyond the Tobacco and Vapes Act: realising the smoke-free dividend

In a new article for Clinical Medicine (ClinMed), RCP special adviser on tobacco, Professor Sanjay Agrawal, explores why the next phase of tobacco control must focus not only on reducing overall smoking prevalence. Here he discusses why it’s so important to tackle the deep inequalities that continue to shape who smokes, who can quit and who experiences the greatest harm. Read Sanjay’s full article, Smoking, health and social justice, in Clinical Medicine.
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01/10/26
Doctor And Patient Holding Hands

RCP survey reveals growing patient safety risks as care struggles to keep pace with rising numbers of patients with multiple long-term conditions

New data from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) reveals growing concern among physicians that NHS services are not keeping pace with the rising number of patients living with multiple long-term conditions, with two-thirds reporting they have seen poorer care or patient harm linked to fragmentation between specialties and services.
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01/10/26
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RCP publishes summary of September 2026 Council meeting

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a summary of the open section of its September 2026 Council meeting.
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30/09/26
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Going digital: our journey to JAG accreditation

Dr Rhodri Davies FRCP, clinical lead for endoscopy in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), explains how digital resources, lean methodology and a shared commitment to improvement have helped his endoscopy team to secure Joint Advisory Group on gastrointestinal endoscopy (JAG) accreditation and develop an approach that could be adopted by other services.

More resources to develop your career

RCP SAS regional representative network

The RCP SAS regional representative network has been created to ensure that SAS doctors’ needs, views and interests are represented within the RCP.

 
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SAS leadership programme

This one-year programme is designed to empower and elevate SAS doctors in healthcare leadership. 

 
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RCP guidance for SAS doctors

Read the RCP's educational and career guidance for specialist, associate specialist and specialty doctors.

 
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