SAS careers

Developing Relationships

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. 

Free to attend - all are welcome.

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Discover more SAS news stories, blogs and resources here.

News
24/07/26
Memcom Excellence Awards 2026

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.
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23/07/26
Houses Of Parliament

RCP urges new prime minister and secretary of state for health and social care to tackle health inequalities and invest in the NHS workforce

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has welcomed the new prime minister, The Rt Hon Andrew Burnham MP, and the new secretary of state for health and social care, The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, urging action on health inequalities, prevention, social care reform and long-term NHS workforce planning.
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23/07/26
Doctors Working

RCP responds to GMC national training survey

The RCP has responded to the General Medical Council's national training survey 2026.
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22/07/26
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RCP celebrates quality improvement, advocacy and collaboration during Pulmonary Rehabilitation Awareness Week 2026

During Pulmonary Rehabilitation Awareness Week 2026, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has showcased how pulmonary rehabilitation services across the UK are using accreditation, innovation and collaboration to improve care for patients.
Blog
20/07/26
Dr Roni Saha

South Asian Heritage Month – transforming diabetes care for patients in southwest London

As we celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, we are highlighting the stories of physicians whose personal and professional journeys have helped shape healthcare for patients and communities across the UK. Dr Roni Saha, consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, reflects on a career that now spans patient-facing care, community services and strategic leadership across southwest London.
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16/07/26
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What today's workplaces are teaching tomorrow's physicians

New research published by Dr Leonard Grant in the RCP journal Clinical Medicine argues that the most powerful lessons in medical education are found in the everyday realities of clinical work. In this next generation blog, RCP senior censor and vice president for education and training Dr Dan Furmedge reflects on the implications for resident doctors training in the physician specialties.

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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