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29/04/25
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Pilot programme aims to better integrate locally employed international medical graduates into the NHS

A pioneering hospital initiative in Wales has introduced tailored induction programmes to recruit, retain, and support international medical graduates (IMGs) transitioning into the UK healthcare system. Published as part of our NextGenPhysicians campaign, the authors describe why it’s important to support locally employed IMGs who are new to the NHS.
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28/04/25
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RCP responds to news that 87% of hospitals in England now offer services through the NHS App

The Department for Health and Social Care have today announced that 87% of hospitals offer services through the NHS App.
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25/04/25
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The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passing second reading in the House of Lords

Professor Sanjay Agrawal, the RCP's special adviser on tobacco, comments on the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in parliament.
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24/04/25
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RCP responds to GMC good practice advice for doctors who supervise and work with PAs

The RCP has responded to the publication of GMC good practice advice for doctors who supervise and work with PAs.
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17/04/25
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RCP launches important new consultation on voting reform

Senior censor and RCP vice president for education and training, Dr Mumtaz Patel, who was elected this week as the next RCP president, has welcomed a new membership survey on broadening voting rights.
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17/04/25
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RCP responds to expansion of the GP 'Advice and Guidance' scheme

The RCP has responded to the announcement of the expansion of the GP ‘Advice and Guidance’ scheme from the Department of Health and Social Care.
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16/04/25
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‘No longer fit for purpose’: RCP unveils long-term vision to transform ‘disjointed and ineffective’ NHS outpatient care

In partnership with the Patients Association, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has launched Prescription for outpatients: reimagining planned specialist care, setting out our vision for reformed outpatient care.

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15/04/25
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Dr Hilary Williams elected clinical vice president of the Royal College of Physicians

Dr Hilary Williams has been elected as clinical vice president of the Royal College of Physicians.
News
14/04/25
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Dr Mumtaz Patel elected president of the Royal College of Physicians

Dr Mumtaz Patel has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians. She has promised to ‘modernise the college and re-establish the RCP as the voice of our membership and of medicine.’

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