SAS Week 2026

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

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Between 5-9 October 2026, we will be recognising and celebrating 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 on the page below. 

Join the conversation – shaping the future of the SAS workforce

We're bringing together the presidents of the RCP, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for a unique discussion on how we can better support, champion and advocate for SAS doctors across the UK.

Your voice matters - share your experiences with senior leaders and influence the conversation to help shape the future of the SAS workforce.

Monday 5 October, 7.30-9pm

Microsoft Teams

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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!

Our first SAS forum in June included a short talk from RCP SAS network representative, Dr Jeenat Khan about the lessons learnt from her SAS career journey so far and how she developed her leadership – an extended version is now available to watch on our member-exclusive platform RCP Launchpad.
To celebrate SAS Week, we've opened access to our SAS careers Launchpad page for everyone - explore Jeenat’s story and a selection of other videos on RCP Launchpad until 31 October 2026.

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SAS forum – developing your SAS career

Join colleagues from across the UK for our second SAS forum of 2026, designed to help you explore career development opportunities, share experiences and connect with peers in an open, supportive environment.

Thursday 8 October, 2-4.15pm

Microsoft Teams

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Looking for an opportunity to represent SAS doctors in your region?

The RCP SAS regional representative network has been created to ensure that SAS doctors’ needs, views and interests are represented within the RCP. 

This is an important role where specialist, associate specialist and specialty doctors represent their regional peers and help shape the RCP's SAS strategy.

See current vacancies

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Events for SAS doctors

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Starting strong as a new consultant

A one-day workshop helping new consultants build confidence, leadership skills, and effectiveness in their role.

Top Up Training For Educational Supervisors
6 credits
1 day
26 November 2026
Zoom
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Workshop

SAS forum: Developing your SAS career

This digital forum is designed to foster an open and collaborative environment to connect with SAS peers across the UK and to share your experiences.

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2 credits
1 day
8 October 2026
New Consultants Forum
New Consultants Forum

New consultants forum - September

This digital new consultants forum offers practical help and support for new consultants in their first five years of being in post, senior registrars in their final years of training, and SAS doctors of equivalent grades.

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2 credits
2 hours 15 minutes
22 September 2026
Microsoft Teams
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Meet your president - SAS week 2026

As part of SAS Week 2026, this special online event brings together the presidents of the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for an open and timely conversation on how we better support and advocate for SAS doctors. This is an opportunity to hear directly from senior leaders, and, crucially, to share your experiences, perspectives and priorities as an SAS doctor working in the UK. The discussion will be chaired by Dr Eman Toeima, SAS lead at the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.

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1 hour 30 minutes
5 October 2026
New Consultants Forum
New Consultants Forum

New consultants forum - November

This digital new consultants forum offers practical help and support for new consultants in their first five years of being in post, senior registrars in their final years of training, and SAS doctors of equivalent grades.

Virtual Event (003)
2 credits
2 hours 15 minutes
17 November 2026
Microsoft Teams
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Fundamentals of self-leadership

One-day workshop for resident doctors focusing on leadership, advocacy, and inclusion.

Individuals As Leaders Course
6 credits
1 day
18 September 2026
Online

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Discover more SAS news stories, blogs and resources here.

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30/04/26
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RCP SAS priorities 2026–30

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has today published its SAS priorities for 2026–30, setting out a clear programme of work to improve recognition, career development and representation for specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors across the UK.
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30/04/26
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‘SAS doctors are essential to the NHS’: RCP sets out new priorities to support and champion SAS doctors

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has today published its SAS priorities for 2026–30, setting out a clear programme of work to improve recognition, career development and representation for specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors across the UK.
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08/10/25
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How fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians elevated my SAS career

In a special blog to celebrate SAS Week 2025, Dr Priscilla Smith, RCP SAS representative for London (South), discusses how becoming a fellow of the RCP has enhanced her credibility and helped her career.
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07/10/25
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RCP president hosts open forum for SAS doctors to celebrate SAS Week 2025

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has kicked off #SASWeek2025 with a special networking forum for specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors hosted by RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel.
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06/10/25
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Finding my niche: a career in diabetes as an SAS doctor

In a blog to celebrate SAS Week 2025, Dr Heather Sullivan, a specialty doctor working in Merseyside, and a finalist in the 2025 RCP Excellence in Patient Care Awards, writes about her career journey and why becoming an SAS doctor is her career of choice.
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25/06/25
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RCP urges NHS trusts and health boards to recognise and invest in SAS doctors

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has written to medical directors across the NHS urging them to recognise the contribution of specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors and to create specialist posts where there is a workforce need.