CPD for new consultants

Consultants in the first 5 years of their consultant role 

New Consultants Development

As a new consultant you will face fresh challenges and there may be aspects of your role you feel unprepared for.

The RCP offers a range of one- and two-day in-person and virtual workshops, online courses, and podcasts, to help you start your consultant career on the best footing.

Leadership

Teaching, supervising and supporting others

Clinical practice, credentials and research

Commissioned programmes

The workshops and in-depth programmes detailed on this page can be commissioned for exclusive delivery. We can deliver off-the-shelf programmes or customise a programme for specific needs or audiences. 

Programmes can be delivered online or face-to-face, either at the RCP venues in London or Liverpool, or at a venue of your choosing:

  • Cost-effective
  • CPD accredited
  • Expert faculty
  • Customisable
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Latest podcasts

National new consultants conference

This digital conference provides practical support for new consultants, senior registrars and SAS doctors of equivalent grades. 

Topics include civility in the workplace, imposter syndrome and how to build a business case. 

Available to watch live on Thursday 26 March 2026 or catch up on demand for 90 days.

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Have you visited RCP Launchpad?

RCP Launchpad is our member-exclusive resource hub which aims to support new consultants, early career SAS doctors, and senior resident doctors in their early careers. 

The content on RCP Launchpad is carefully curated by the RCP New Consultants Committee. This group of active clinicians understand the type of guidance and support needed early in your career.

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