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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Whilst RCP Launchpad can be used to find useful professional development events and courses, you’ll need to join the RCP to gain unrestricted access to the unique career resources available on this platform.

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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.

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24/08/26
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September welcome: Professor Mumtaz Patel

Welcome to the latest edition of Commentary. I hope you've all had a restful summer. It has been a busy and productive period for the RCP, and this issue showcases some of the work and achievements from across the college.
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24/08/26
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September welcome: Professor Ollie Minton

Here in the UK, we continue to swelter through a summer of heatwaves, pausing only to bring you our September edition of Commentary.
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24/08/26
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Commentary news round-up: September 2026

Since our last edition of Commentary, the RCP has been working to represent our members and support the work of physicians. Learn more about what we’ve been up to and how you can get involved.
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24/08/26
Global Womens Leaders

From RCP impact to women’s global leadership: a journey of transformation

Growing up in Pakistan, I realised very early that the lives of many girls revolve around constraints imposed upon them, to the extent that sometimes even their birth is questioned rather than celebrated. Decisions about their education, career or marriage are made for them – not by them. In this process, many women lose their voice; some learn to be content with very little, but a rare few begin to challenge the norm. I did that.
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24/08/26
Chris Packham

Why physicians must lead the prevention agenda

Dr Chris Packham, RCP special adviser on public health and prevention, and chair of the public health and prevention advisory group shares his reflections and updates on the RCP's preventative work.
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24/08/26
PRSAS

Celebrating 50 accredited services: reflecting on Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme's journey and the road ahead

Reaching 50 accredited pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) services is a significant achievement for the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS). It represents far more than a number. It reflects years of collaboration, quality improvement (QI) and commitment from services, assessors and stakeholders across the UK – all working towards a shared goal of delivering consistently high-quality pulmonary rehabilitation for patients.

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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