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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30/10/26
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First Republic of Ireland immunology service accredited through RCP-hosted QPIDS programme

St James's Hospital Immunology Service has become the first immunology service in the Republic of Ireland to achieve accreditation through the Quality in Primary Immunodeficiency Services (QPIDS) programme, which is hosted by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
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29/10/26
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Inpatient Falls audit expands beyond hip fracture, helping to build a fuller picture of care

The latest National Audit of Inpatient Falls (NAIF) report includes inpatient fall-related injuries beyond hip fractures, examining both preventative care before a fall and the quality of care provided afterwards. It found that patients who fall in hospital and suffer injuries such as pelvic fractures, spinal injuries or head trauma are receiving inconsistent post-fall care, with improvement needed in relation to delirium screening and pain relief.
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28/10/26
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RCP responds to GMC annual equality, diversity and inclusion report

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the GMC's annual equality, diversity and inclusion progress report, which found welcome progress in some postgraduate measures but continued inequalities in how prepared doctors feel at the start of their careers.
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26/10/26
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'There are doctors desperate to progress, while the NHS continues to struggle with workforce pressures’: RCP responds to 2026 training competition ratios

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has warned that prioritisation alone cannot resolve the shortage of training posts, after new figures showed that more than 3,200 appointable doctors competed for fewer than 1,700 internal medicine training places.
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26/10/26
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Professor Sandy Thomson appointed RCP Linacre fellow

The RCP is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Sandy Thomson as its new Linacre fellow. He will take up the role on 1 January 2027 as the current Linacre fellow, Dr Shruthi Konda, demits.
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25/10/26
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November welcome: Professor Mumtaz Patel

Welcome to the latest edition of Commentary. We’re drawing closer to the end of the year, but there is still plenty of work happening across the RCP and lots to look forward to in the next few months.

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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