Are you a resident doctor? At the start of your medical career?
In September 2023, the RCP published Shape of medicine, in which we promised to explore how we can improve the experience of medical training and assess the impact of the changing medical workforce. With the launch of our new #NextGenPhysicians campaign, we want to improve the working lives of early career doctors and support the next generation of physicians to achieve their potential. We’ll be:
- setting up a next generation oversight group
- launching a blog series showcasing the experiences of early career doctors
- surveying resident doctors across the UK
- publishing resources to support medical education and career development
- advocating for change by working with the NHS, governments and others.
Download our campaign poster.
Want to learn more or get involved? Get in touch with us: NextGen@rcp.ac.uk
Read our latest updateNext generation oversight group
Reporting to RCP Council, the next generation oversight group will oversee and guide cross-college activity on the development, implementation and evaluation of workforce-related policies. The group will ensure that workforce policies align with the strategic objectives of the RCP, address workforce challenges, and promote the delivery of high quality patient care. The oversight group will:
- review existing RCP workforce policies
- provide recommendations for updates to policy positions related to workforce, recruitment and training
- provide advice and guidance on strategic priorities such as recruitment, retention, workforce planning, medical education and training, and workforce well-being
- identify emerging workforce issues and recommend strategic actions to address them
- facilitate collaboration and communication within the college.
The oversight group will be supported by our #NextGenPhysicians reference group, an online community of RCP fellows and members.
Read our terms of reference
