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Following review by RCP Council, we are stopping activity on X for the foreseeable future. Read our full statement: ow.ly/tZmz50Y5pbw

Today was the second day of our workshop providing essential skills for educational supervisors – it was lovely to get out and meet educational supervisors and see the enthusiasm for supporting resident doctors. 📅 Want to join us next time? New dates just added: ow.ly/G5P850XTtxc

Join us at the National new consultants conference and gain insights from leading experts, including Dr Chung Thong Lim. From practical advice to career-boosting insights, this event is designed to help you hit the ground running and thrive as a new consultant. 🎟️ RCP members save with a discounted rate. 👉 Find out more and book your place today: ow.ly/ZWSC50XU6RL

‘The success of our programme has been driven by one belief – that every doctor deserves structured support, clear expectations and opportunities to grow.’ For our Spotlight on local innovation series, Dr Nanda Kishore Nalla discusses the @nottmhospitals training programme for locally employed and portfolio pathway doctors: ow.ly/go8E50XSmoe @NUHPMED @NUH_AcuteMed

RCP fellows – make a meaningful impact both locally and nationally by becoming a Regional Adviser (RA). We’re currently recruiting an RA for the Oxford and Thames Valley region. This volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills while helping shape and support activities in your region. Don’t miss out: find out more and apply by midnight on Sunday 15 February: 👉 ow.ly/ku0v50XSsAl

In December we hosted the first in a new series of cardiometabolic disease (CMD) prevention summits. Chaired by RCP clinical vice president Dr @hilarywmedic, we brought clinicians together to explore where integrated CMD prevention can have most impact. Keep an eye out for the summit write-up and ways to get involved.

📊The FLS-DB 2026 annual report is here! Explore the latest data findings and recommendations. #FLSDB 🔗rcp.ac.uk/95436

‘Discharge decisions were too often trapped inside consultants’ heads.’ Next in our Spotlight on local innovation series, Dr John Day explores how criteria-led discharge in Southend has improved patient flow, enhanced medical training and empowered teams to make safe, timely discharge decisions. Read now: ow.ly/bMgj50XQWiA @MSEHospitals

📢We’re seeking a new national wellbeing research fellow. ‘We will work collaboratively across specialties & career grades to bring people together, learn from best practice and implement positive change.’ Dr Emma Rowlandson, role supervisor. Apply now: ow.ly/NN7G50XIl4b

We’d like to introduce Dr @PanourgiaMaria as the new #NHFD orthogeriatrics clinical lead elect👏 Maria is a consultant orthogeriatrician whose leadership and clinical practice focuses on orthogeriatrics, fragility fractures and falls prevention. 🔗ow.ly/n5Ke50XS31r @RCP_FFFAP @FF_Network @EuGMSSociety

Applications for the Diploma in Obstetric Medicine are closing soon. Are you interested in developing expertise in managing medical conditions in pregnancy? Don’t miss out – fully funded place are available for resident doctors in England. 👉Apply today: ow.ly/6YRW50XCLVi 📅Applications close 5pm on Friday 9 January 2026.

The #IQILS programme is excited to announce that we now have 20 services fully accredited! Reaching this milestone is testament to services' commitment to improving the quality of care provided to liver patients. iqils.org/About-accredit… #liver #hepatology #accreditation

RCP president Professor @Mumtaz_Patel_1 joins @TheLancet podcast to discuss the urgent challenges facing the UK medical workforce and training. From staff shortages and career development to clinical academia and ensuring the voice of resident doctors is heard loud and clear, she speaks out about our campaign to support the next generation of doctors. 🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0

Applications for the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2026 are now open. These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers and #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research and policy. Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe #EPCA2026

‘Systems are simply not built with complex needs in mind.’ This winter, #Commentary is putting a spotlight on #healthinequalities and homelessness as an acute medicine consultant and a deputy manager at a GP surgery share their experience in supporting patients who are homeless: ow.ly/bfHe50XNAVu

As phase 2 of the medical training review begins, Dr @danfurmedge explores how a practical, high-quality, alternative IMT pathway is offering fairness, structure & career progression for doctors without a training number: ow.ly/tNPE50XNBEn #NextGenPhsycians @GSTTnhs

Congratulations to all those in the RCP community who have received awards in the King’s New Year Honours list for their ongoing contributions in a range of areas working to improve health and care👏 📜See the full list of those awarded in this year’s Honours list: ow.ly/Tt8O50XQW9G

Are you a consultant or resident looking to travel, develop new skills and exchange ideas? Apply for the Dame Sheila Sherlock travelling fellowships in hepatology. Application close in 1 month on 31 January 2026, don’t miss out: ow.ly/y5OT50XyGNZ

#RCPfellows, there’s still time to nominate candidates for the 2026 elections, for the following roles: 🔵senior censor and vice president for education and training 🔵vice president for Wales 🔵members of RCP Council. You have until 5pm on 6 January 2026 to submit your nominations forms. Find out more: ow.ly/KPUq50XBV4p