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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. 

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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.

News
31/07/26
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RCP expresses concern over MHRA decision not to regulate all automated voice technologies as medical devices

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has expressed concern following the UK government’s announcement that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will not classify all automated voice technologies (AVTs) used in healthcare as medical devices.
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31/07/26
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Ending overseas doctor placements would be a loss for global health, says RCP

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to a story in The Guardian about the closure of the Medical Training Initiative (MTI) scheme.
News
30/07/26
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RCP welcomes UK government’s commitment to social care reform

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has welcomed the prime minister's decision to bring forward the Casey Commission's timetable, warning that delays in addressing the social care crisis continue to put pressure on patients staff and the NHS.
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30/07/26
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RCP responds to GMC fitness to practise data annual report

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the GMC's annual fitness to practise report, highlighting the need for a modern, proportionate regulatory framework that protects patients, supports public confidence and enables concerns to be resolved fairly and efficiently.
Blog
27/07/26
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Spotlight on local innovation – bringing specialist care closer to home in South Tyneside and Sunderland

In April 2026, the RCP visited South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust to hear from clinicians about the innovation shaping patient care across the region. Executive medical director and consultant physician Dr Shaz Wahid discusses the trust’s approach to bringing specialist care closer to home through innovation, integration and clinically led service improvement.
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24/07/26
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RCP shortlisted for national award for next generation campaign

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has been shortlisted for a 2026 Memcom Excellence Award in the Best Lobbying Campaign category for its next generation campaign, recognising the college’s work to amplify the voices of resident doctors and secure action on the future of UK medical training.

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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