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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. 

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Discover more SAS news stories, blogs and resources here.

News
13/08/26
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GMC findings reinforce urgent need for workforce and training reform, says RCP

Responding to the GMC's The state of medical education and practice in the UK: Workplace experiences 2026 report, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has said that while technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve efficiency, investment in the medical workforce and training remains essential to improving patient care.
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13/08/26
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New government faces early test as first NHS performance figures are published

The latest NHS performance statistics point to continued strain across the health service this summer, including the highest A&E attendances on record and corridor care, long waiting lists, delayed discharges as well as the added pressure of extreme heat.
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10/08/26
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Why the future of medicine depends on thinking globally

An article published in the RCP journal Clinical Medicine on global migration recently explored how medical education and international recruitment are increasingly interconnected. In this next generation blog, RCP global vice president Dr Emma Vaux reflects on why discussions about workforce policy and training cannot be separated from the global movement of doctors.
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10/08/26
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RCP welcomes new training posts and rotational pilots but says medical training reform must go further

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has welcomed the government’s announcement of more than 350 additional training posts for resident doctors in England, alongside new NHS England pilots to improve rotational training.
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07/08/26
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First Welsh pulmonary rehabilitation service accredited through PRSAS

Swansea Bay University Health Board’s pulmonary rehabilitation service has become the first pulmonary rehabilitation service in Wales to achieve accreditation through the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS), which is hosted by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
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04/08/26
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If we want better training, we must support supervisors

In this next generation blog, Dr Nikesh Patel, consultant geriatrician at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, describes his research to explore the experiences of new consultants supervising resident doctors who require extra support, and what he learned about the gaps in training, system support and the risk of burnout.

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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