SAS Week 2025

Join us as we recognise and celebrate the work of specialty, associate specialist, and specialist (SAS) doctors.

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Between 6-10 October 2025, we recognised and celebrated the specialty, associate specialist, and specialist doctor workforce alongside NHS Employers and the BMA.

Find new exclusive SAS resources and events, as well as dedicated blogs on SAS careers here. 

Free leadership training for SAS doctors from the RCP

We’re also excited to offer a free 1-hour CPD approved Leading for collective competence in medical teams session for SAS doctors on 8 October. And remember, we can offer tailored support for SAS doctors.

Read about our CPD approved development for SAS doctors.

Get in touch with our education team to explore our flexible and inclusive programmes. 

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Check out RCP Launchpad, available to non-members for a limited time only

RCP Launchpad is an online resource hub with career support and resources for senior registrars, new consultants and SAS doctors. Usually exclusive to RCP fellows and members, we are making selected resources available to you for free, for a limited time only!

To celebrate SAS Week 2025, we’re adding two unique videos to the platform:

  • My SAS journey: specialty doctor, Dr Tulika Porwal shares insights from her career, exploring the breadth of opportunities and leadership roles available as an SAS doctor, including her role as an RCP college tutor, PACES examiner, and clinical supervisor.  
  • Navigating the portfolio pathway: learn about how Dr Jaideep Kitson progressed the portfolio pathway in south east Wales and how he built an applicant network to support SAS doctors. Plus – receive 5 top tips for your application from portfolio pathway evaluator, Dr Ryan Hobbs.
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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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.