Royal College of Physicians
@rcphysicians.bsky.social
We represent around 40,000 physicians worldwide - educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.
🗓️Join our 1-day workshop: The role of a clinical director, on 6 March in London.
This essential training day for new & prospective clinical directors puts you in the room with key healthcare leaders sharing real world experience.
🔗Book your place: https://ow.ly/JMIs50XW8vk
This essential training day for new & prospective clinical directors puts you in the room with key healthcare leaders sharing real world experience.
🔗Book your place: https://ow.ly/JMIs50XW8vk
January 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🗓️Join our 1-day workshop: The role of a clinical director, on 6 March in London.
This essential training day for new & prospective clinical directors puts you in the room with key healthcare leaders sharing real world experience.
🔗Book your place: https://ow.ly/JMIs50XW8vk
This essential training day for new & prospective clinical directors puts you in the room with key healthcare leaders sharing real world experience.
🔗Book your place: https://ow.ly/JMIs50XW8vk
Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust won the Digital Transformation Award at #EPCA2025 for pioneering cardiac digital care through virtual wards. Could your project be next?
Apply now: https://ow.ly/R7Hb50XY3gW
#EPCA2026
Apply now: https://ow.ly/R7Hb50XY3gW
#EPCA2026
January 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust won the Digital Transformation Award at #EPCA2025 for pioneering cardiac digital care through virtual wards. Could your project be next?
Apply now: https://ow.ly/R7Hb50XY3gW
#EPCA2026
Apply now: https://ow.ly/R7Hb50XY3gW
#EPCA2026
📢 New RCP Teacher accreditation just launched!
Join our Teach the teacher: effective teaching skills workshop and complete a short reflective assignment to receive your RCP teacher accreditation at no extra cost.
📅 See upcoming dates and book now: https://ow.ly/Kigm50XTu3F
Join our Teach the teacher: effective teaching skills workshop and complete a short reflective assignment to receive your RCP teacher accreditation at no extra cost.
📅 See upcoming dates and book now: https://ow.ly/Kigm50XTu3F
January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📢 New RCP Teacher accreditation just launched!
Join our Teach the teacher: effective teaching skills workshop and complete a short reflective assignment to receive your RCP teacher accreditation at no extra cost.
📅 See upcoming dates and book now: https://ow.ly/Kigm50XTu3F
Join our Teach the teacher: effective teaching skills workshop and complete a short reflective assignment to receive your RCP teacher accreditation at no extra cost.
📅 See upcoming dates and book now: https://ow.ly/Kigm50XTu3F
A new peer-reviewed @clin-med.bsky.social article from Dr Bhagya Arun & Dr Siobhan Lewis explores why the first hours on the acute take matter – and how simple, practical actions can protect independence, safety & patient flow: https://ow.ly/5FpJ50XW4uW
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
January 16, 2026 at 9:05 AM
A new peer-reviewed @clin-med.bsky.social article from Dr Bhagya Arun & Dr Siobhan Lewis explores why the first hours on the acute take matter – and how simple, practical actions can protect independence, safety & patient flow: https://ow.ly/5FpJ50XW4uW
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
‘AI will be most beneficial when it’s designed to support, not replace, clinical judgment. We must train physicians to be the digital & AI leaders of the future & ensure they are involved in the development of AI tools that they can help to solve real-world healthcare problems.’ Prof Mumtaz Patel.
January 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM
‘AI will be most beneficial when it’s designed to support, not replace, clinical judgment. We must train physicians to be the digital & AI leaders of the future & ensure they are involved in the development of AI tools that they can help to solve real-world healthcare problems.’ Prof Mumtaz Patel.
Our new report ‘View on digital and AI’ reveals that while many doctors support widespread implementation of #AI in the #NHS, 68% believe the NHS lacks the digital infrastructure to introduce AI that will make a difference for patients.
🔗 ow.ly/nFQy50XX68L
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January 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Our new report ‘View on digital and AI’ reveals that while many doctors support widespread implementation of #AI in the #NHS, 68% believe the NHS lacks the digital infrastructure to introduce AI that will make a difference for patients.
🔗 ow.ly/nFQy50XX68L
🔗 ow.ly/nFQy50XX68L
Today was the second day of our workshop providing essential skills for educational supervisors – it was lovely to get out and meet educational supervisors and see the enthusiasm for supporting resident doctors.
📅 Want to join us next time? New dates just added: ow.ly/G5P850XTtxc
📅 Want to join us next time? New dates just added: ow.ly/G5P850XTtxc
January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Today was the second day of our workshop providing essential skills for educational supervisors – it was lovely to get out and meet educational supervisors and see the enthusiasm for supporting resident doctors.
📅 Want to join us next time? New dates just added: ow.ly/G5P850XTtxc
📅 Want to join us next time? New dates just added: ow.ly/G5P850XTtxc
📘The FLS-DB recently published its latest annual report: https://ow.ly/1uGy50XVZWQ
This year’s report focuses on whether fracture patients and those at highest risk of osteoporotic fractures are prioritised and provided with appropriate treatment to prevent future fractures.
#FLSDB
This year’s report focuses on whether fracture patients and those at highest risk of osteoporotic fractures are prioritised and provided with appropriate treatment to prevent future fractures.
#FLSDB
January 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
📘The FLS-DB recently published its latest annual report: https://ow.ly/1uGy50XVZWQ
This year’s report focuses on whether fracture patients and those at highest risk of osteoporotic fractures are prioritised and provided with appropriate treatment to prevent future fractures.
#FLSDB
This year’s report focuses on whether fracture patients and those at highest risk of osteoporotic fractures are prioritised and provided with appropriate treatment to prevent future fractures.
#FLSDB
Join us at the National new consultants conference & gain insights from leading experts. From practical advice to career-boosting insights, this event is designed to help you hit the ground running.
🎟️ #RCPmembers save with a discounted rate.
👉 Book today: https://ow.ly/ZWSC50XU6RL
🎟️ #RCPmembers save with a discounted rate.
👉 Book today: https://ow.ly/ZWSC50XU6RL
January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Join us at the National new consultants conference & gain insights from leading experts. From practical advice to career-boosting insights, this event is designed to help you hit the ground running.
🎟️ #RCPmembers save with a discounted rate.
👉 Book today: https://ow.ly/ZWSC50XU6RL
🎟️ #RCPmembers save with a discounted rate.
👉 Book today: https://ow.ly/ZWSC50XU6RL
‘Every doctor deserves structured support, clear expectations and opportunities to grow.’
For our Spotlight on local innovation series, Dr Nanda Kishore Nalla discusses the @nottmhospitals.bsky.social training programme for LEDs and portfolio pathway doctors: https://ow.ly/go8E50XSmoe
For our Spotlight on local innovation series, Dr Nanda Kishore Nalla discusses the @nottmhospitals.bsky.social training programme for LEDs and portfolio pathway doctors: https://ow.ly/go8E50XSmoe
January 11, 2026 at 9:35 AM
‘Every doctor deserves structured support, clear expectations and opportunities to grow.’
For our Spotlight on local innovation series, Dr Nanda Kishore Nalla discusses the @nottmhospitals.bsky.social training programme for LEDs and portfolio pathway doctors: https://ow.ly/go8E50XSmoe
For our Spotlight on local innovation series, Dr Nanda Kishore Nalla discusses the @nottmhospitals.bsky.social training programme for LEDs and portfolio pathway doctors: https://ow.ly/go8E50XSmoe
In December we hosted the first in a new series of CMD prevention summits.
Chaired by RCP clinical vice president Dr Hilary Williams, we brought clinicians together to explore where integrated CMD prevention can have most impact. Keep an eye out for the summit write-up and ways to get involved.
Chaired by RCP clinical vice president Dr Hilary Williams, we brought clinicians together to explore where integrated CMD prevention can have most impact. Keep an eye out for the summit write-up and ways to get involved.
January 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
In December we hosted the first in a new series of CMD prevention summits.
Chaired by RCP clinical vice president Dr Hilary Williams, we brought clinicians together to explore where integrated CMD prevention can have most impact. Keep an eye out for the summit write-up and ways to get involved.
Chaired by RCP clinical vice president Dr Hilary Williams, we brought clinicians together to explore where integrated CMD prevention can have most impact. Keep an eye out for the summit write-up and ways to get involved.
Next in our Spotlight on local innovation series, Dr John Day explores how criteria-led discharge in Southend has improved patient flow, enhanced medical training and empowered teams to make safe, timely discharge decisions.
Read now: https://ow.ly/bMgj50XQWiA
Read now: https://ow.ly/bMgj50XQWiA
January 8, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Next in our Spotlight on local innovation series, Dr John Day explores how criteria-led discharge in Southend has improved patient flow, enhanced medical training and empowered teams to make safe, timely discharge decisions.
Read now: https://ow.ly/bMgj50XQWiA
Read now: https://ow.ly/bMgj50XQWiA
📢We’re seeking a new national wellbeing research fellow.
‘We will work collaboratively across specialties & career grades to bring people together, learn from best practice and implement positive change.’ Dr Emma Rowlandson, role supervisor.
Apply now: ow.ly/NN7G50XIl4
‘We will work collaboratively across specialties & career grades to bring people together, learn from best practice and implement positive change.’ Dr Emma Rowlandson, role supervisor.
Apply now: ow.ly/NN7G50XIl4
January 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
📢We’re seeking a new national wellbeing research fellow.
‘We will work collaboratively across specialties & career grades to bring people together, learn from best practice and implement positive change.’ Dr Emma Rowlandson, role supervisor.
Apply now: ow.ly/NN7G50XIl4
‘We will work collaboratively across specialties & career grades to bring people together, learn from best practice and implement positive change.’ Dr Emma Rowlandson, role supervisor.
Apply now: ow.ly/NN7G50XIl4
We’d like to introduce Dr Maria Panourgia as the new #NHFD orthogeriatrics clinical lead elect👏
Maria is a consultant orthogeriatrician whose leadership and clinical practice focuses on orthogeriatrics, fragility fractures and falls prevention.
🔗 ow.ly/n5Ke50XS31r
Maria is a consultant orthogeriatrician whose leadership and clinical practice focuses on orthogeriatrics, fragility fractures and falls prevention.
🔗 ow.ly/n5Ke50XS31r
January 7, 2026 at 9:46 AM
We’d like to introduce Dr Maria Panourgia as the new #NHFD orthogeriatrics clinical lead elect👏
Maria is a consultant orthogeriatrician whose leadership and clinical practice focuses on orthogeriatrics, fragility fractures and falls prevention.
🔗 ow.ly/n5Ke50XS31r
Maria is a consultant orthogeriatrician whose leadership and clinical practice focuses on orthogeriatrics, fragility fractures and falls prevention.
🔗 ow.ly/n5Ke50XS31r
Professor Mumtaz Patel joins @thelancet.com podcast to discuss the urgent challenges facing the UK medical workforce & training. From staff shortages & career development to clinical academia and ensuring the voice of resident doctors is heard loud and clear.
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0
January 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Professor Mumtaz Patel joins @thelancet.com podcast to discuss the urgent challenges facing the UK medical workforce & training. From staff shortages & career development to clinical academia and ensuring the voice of resident doctors is heard loud and clear.
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0
Applications for the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2026 are now open!
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research & policy.
Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe
#EPCA2026
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research & policy.
Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe
#EPCA2026
January 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Applications for the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2026 are now open!
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research & policy.
Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe
#EPCA2026
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research & policy.
Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe
#EPCA2026
As phase 2 of the medical training review gets underway, RCP censor Dr Dan Furmedge explores how a practical, high-quality, alternative IMT pathway is offering fairness, structure and career progression for doctors without a training number.
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#NextGenPhsycians
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#NextGenPhsycians
January 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
As phase 2 of the medical training review gets underway, RCP censor Dr Dan Furmedge explores how a practical, high-quality, alternative IMT pathway is offering fairness, structure and career progression for doctors without a training number.
🔗 ow.ly/tNPE50XNBEn
#NextGenPhsycians
🔗 ow.ly/tNPE50XNBEn
#NextGenPhsycians
Congratulations to all #RCPfellows who’ve been awarded in the King’s New Year Honours list for their ongoing contributions in a range of areas working to improve health and provide quality care for patients👏
📜See the full list: ow.ly/Tt8O50XQW9G
📜See the full list: ow.ly/Tt8O50XQW9G
January 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations to all #RCPfellows who’ve been awarded in the King’s New Year Honours list for their ongoing contributions in a range of areas working to improve health and provide quality care for patients👏
📜See the full list: ow.ly/Tt8O50XQW9G
📜See the full list: ow.ly/Tt8O50XQW9G
Wishing all our members, fellows and staff a very happy new year!
We’re looking forward to supporting you and working towards improving health and healthcare in 2026 🎆
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We’re looking forward to supporting you and working towards improving health and healthcare in 2026 🎆
🔗ow.ly/nKeW50XHuxU
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Wishing all our members, fellows and staff a very happy new year!
We’re looking forward to supporting you and working towards improving health and healthcare in 2026 🎆
🔗ow.ly/nKeW50XHuxU
We’re looking forward to supporting you and working towards improving health and healthcare in 2026 🎆
🔗ow.ly/nKeW50XHuxU
Are you a consultant or resident looking to travel, develop new skills and exchange ideas? Apply for the Dame Sheila Sherlock travelling fellowships in hepatology.
Application close in 1 month on 31 January 2026, don’t miss out: ow.ly/y5OT50XyGNZ
Application close in 1 month on 31 January 2026, don’t miss out: ow.ly/y5OT50XyGNZ
December 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Are you a consultant or resident looking to travel, develop new skills and exchange ideas? Apply for the Dame Sheila Sherlock travelling fellowships in hepatology.
Application close in 1 month on 31 January 2026, don’t miss out: ow.ly/y5OT50XyGNZ
Application close in 1 month on 31 January 2026, don’t miss out: ow.ly/y5OT50XyGNZ
Can a research study change a city’s health?
Professor John Wright, doctor and epidemiologist, shares the ongoing work of Born in Bradford – an 18-year study that aims to create a healthier city for future generations. Find out more in #Commentary📖
🔗 ow.ly/laFf50XLA6G
Professor John Wright, doctor and epidemiologist, shares the ongoing work of Born in Bradford – an 18-year study that aims to create a healthier city for future generations. Find out more in #Commentary📖
🔗 ow.ly/laFf50XLA6G
December 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Can a research study change a city’s health?
Professor John Wright, doctor and epidemiologist, shares the ongoing work of Born in Bradford – an 18-year study that aims to create a healthier city for future generations. Find out more in #Commentary📖
🔗 ow.ly/laFf50XLA6G
Professor John Wright, doctor and epidemiologist, shares the ongoing work of Born in Bradford – an 18-year study that aims to create a healthier city for future generations. Find out more in #Commentary📖
🔗 ow.ly/laFf50XLA6G
#RCPfellows, there’s still time to nominate candidates for the 2026 elections for:
🔵senior censor and vice president for education and training
🔵vice president for Wales
🔵members of RCP Council.
You have until 5pm on 6 January 2026 to submit your nominations forms: ow.ly/KPUq50XBV4p
🔵senior censor and vice president for education and training
🔵vice president for Wales
🔵members of RCP Council.
You have until 5pm on 6 January 2026 to submit your nominations forms: ow.ly/KPUq50XBV4p
December 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
#RCPfellows, there’s still time to nominate candidates for the 2026 elections for:
🔵senior censor and vice president for education and training
🔵vice president for Wales
🔵members of RCP Council.
You have until 5pm on 6 January 2026 to submit your nominations forms: ow.ly/KPUq50XBV4p
🔵senior censor and vice president for education and training
🔵vice president for Wales
🔵members of RCP Council.
You have until 5pm on 6 January 2026 to submit your nominations forms: ow.ly/KPUq50XBV4p
For our #NextGenPhysician blog series Dr Claire Froneman & Dr Emma Moore share how they developed a #respiratory bootcamp at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, offering structured medical training that builds confidence and improves patient safety.
🔗 ow.ly/CEhT50XLmYn
🔗 ow.ly/CEhT50XLmYn
December 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
For our #NextGenPhysician blog series Dr Claire Froneman & Dr Emma Moore share how they developed a #respiratory bootcamp at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, offering structured medical training that builds confidence and improves patient safety.
🔗 ow.ly/CEhT50XLmYn
🔗 ow.ly/CEhT50XLmYn
Thinking about your next career move?
Submit a nomination for a deserving peer or self-propose before Friday 2 January to be part of something that truly makes a difference.
🔗 ow.ly/Y3Ma50WswCM
Submit a nomination for a deserving peer or self-propose before Friday 2 January to be part of something that truly makes a difference.
🔗 ow.ly/Y3Ma50WswCM
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Thinking about your next career move?
Submit a nomination for a deserving peer or self-propose before Friday 2 January to be part of something that truly makes a difference.
🔗 ow.ly/Y3Ma50WswCM
Submit a nomination for a deserving peer or self-propose before Friday 2 January to be part of something that truly makes a difference.
🔗 ow.ly/Y3Ma50WswCM
‘Future care planning is relevant at every stage of life and can include people with diminished or fluctuating capacity,’ says Prof Mark Taubert.
Read how Wales has reshaped its national approach through person-centred care, equity & shared decision making: ow.ly/Hmsp50XN5ab
Read how Wales has reshaped its national approach through person-centred care, equity & shared decision making: ow.ly/Hmsp50XN5ab
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
‘Future care planning is relevant at every stage of life and can include people with diminished or fluctuating capacity,’ says Prof Mark Taubert.
Read how Wales has reshaped its national approach through person-centred care, equity & shared decision making: ow.ly/Hmsp50XN5ab
Read how Wales has reshaped its national approach through person-centred care, equity & shared decision making: ow.ly/Hmsp50XN5ab