Royal College of Physicians

Nominations for the next RCP clinical vice president (CVP) are now open. The RCP’s executive director for improvement, Ian Atkinson, sat down with our current CVP, Dr John Dean, to talk about the incredible opportunities in this role to improve clinical services and patient safety on a local, regional, and national level. Nominations are open to #RCPfellows and must be received by Monday 16 December to be considered. RCP president and councillor roles are also open for nominations. Full details of the 2025 elections: https://ow.ly/Kh6G50UhXHf Watch the full video and find out more: https://ow.ly/OjE750UhXC0

Dr Abhishek Ray, specialty registrar in gastroenterology and general internal medicine (GIM), arrived in the UK in 2018 as an international medical graduate (IMG) from India. In this piece – part of our #NextGenPhysicians blog series – Dr Ray explores the huge culture shock of practising and training in medicine from one country to another. https://lnkd.in/e-_ZHpta

Clinical Medicine’s November 2024 issue is out now! In this month’s editorial, Dr Crocker-Buqué and Professor Ponnusamy Saravanan highlight the need to focus on the ‘slower pandemics’ that have continued unabated in the background while the COVID-19 pandemic drew the world’s attention. Explore our CME section on infectious diseases commissioned by associate editor Jane Democratis, including articles on malaria, Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia and antimicrobial prescribing. Read now: https://lnkd.in/ekTkQiSW

Just a few days to go until the spotlight series episode on sickle cell disease! Join Professor Timothy Chevassut, professor of haematology at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, as he delves into the biology of sickle cell disease and highlights cutting-edge advancements transforming patient care. Attendees will get the opportunity to engage with a live question and answer session and earn CPD credits. Book now: https://ow.ly/6ka150UeUbo

Join Professor Tom Solomon CBE, Dr Anne Kinderlerer, and an expert panel on Thursday 28 November at 5:30pm, as they explore the question posed in the recent Future Healthcare Journal article: Will AI replace clinical decision-making in our lifetimes? Book your place: https://ow.ly/U2nR50UfWJr

The Fracture Liaison Service database (FLS-DB) team have developed two starter packs that provides an overview of the audit. One for newly registered services and another for patients and carers. These packs offer insights into: -the purpose of fracture liaison services (FLS) -accessing the FLS-DB -how is data fed back to services -using the FLS-DB for service improvements -overview of the Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme.   Download the new resources now: https://ow.ly/JEem50UeZai

Following the publication of her Future Healthcare Journal article, ‘The good, the bad and the beautifiable: a patient’s view’, Marlene Winfield OBE shares insights into the patient perspective on #AI in #healthcare. In conversation with Dr Anne Kinderlerer, our digital health clinical lead, they explore key patient concerns as the role of AI in public health continues to grow. Watch now: https://ow.ly/ynGq50UeJkh

We are looking for your thoughts and feedback on our RCP membership magazine, #Commentary. Take our short survey to let us know more about what your would like to see in future editions. https://ow.ly/9rmB50UcMkO

Emerging infectious disease trends across the globe are being driven by #climatechange and affecting vulnerable populations like the elderly and low-income communities. Dr Mark Harber and Dr Christina Petridou explore the trends impact we’re seeing within healthcare systems and highlight the urgent need for sufficient resources and physicians to be appropriately trained to address climate challenges. You can watch the full conversation through the RCP Player: https://ow.ly/t5lj50U6RS1

What a brilliant few days it has been navigating the path of clinical progress at #MedPlus2024. Thank you to all our delegates and speakers who have taken part in this year's conference 👏 Remember you can catch up on all sessions on demand now: https://ow.ly/x3zZ50U91nv