Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

12/11/2025

Hear from our attendees on why the St Andrew’s Day Symposium stands out. From high-quality speakers to key take-home messages that make you think, this event delivers learning that stays with you.

Networking, discussion, and shared experience remain central to the programme. Join us this year and be part of a community shaping the future of acute care.

Book your spot: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/st-andrews-day-delivering-best-acute-care

11/11/2025

The 2025 Focus on Physicians survey, released jointly by RCPE, RCPL and RCPSG, highlights growing pressure across the NHS.

Key findings include:
• 59% of consultants report vacancies at their own grade
• 83% say rota gaps are harming patient care
• Almost half report a decline in job enjoyment over the past year
• Nearly a third have brought forward retirement plans

These results illustrate the scale of challenge facing consultant physicians and the wider NHS workforce.

Read the full survey analysis and findings here:

Findings on rota gaps, vacancies and staff wellbeing from the 2025 Focus on physicians survey have been published by the three UK royal colleges of physicians.

11/11/2025

Dermatology services are changing rapidly. Rising melanoma incidence, the role of Artificial Intelligence, and evolving public expectations are transforming the landscape of care.

Join us on Friday 12 December to explore these important developments and their impact on clinical practice.

Topics include:
• Melanoma diagnosis and overdiagnosis
• Pigmented lesions and the role of AI
• Redefining the risk–benefit balance of sunlight
• Drug rashes – old and emerging culprits
• Topical steroid withdrawal syndrome
• Red legs

This half-day online course is designed for a broad audience, including dermatologists, GPs, generalists, trainees, allied health professionals, and students.

Bookings now open: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/dermatology

05/11/2025

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is recruiting for two key roles within our Global Engagement department:

Membership & Data Officer
This role provides vital membership and data administration support to our global physician community. You will maintain and enhance the accuracy of our membership database, analyse trends, and contribute to improving data systems and processes across the College.

Membership Governance Officer
This position supports the governance of Fellowship and Membership, helping to coordinate elections, maintain the College’s Laws, and assist with policy and governance processes.

Both roles sit within a collaborative and professional team environment, supporting the College’s mission to advance the practice of medicine and professional development of physicians worldwide.

Applications close at 12pm on Thursday 20 November 2025.
Find full details, person specifications, and application information on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/college/vacancies

03/11/2025

In our latest episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Kat Ralston speaks with Dr Jane Rimer about a challenging clinical case that took an unexpected turn.

Together they explore the value of reflective practice and the systems that help clinicians maintain safe, effective care. They also discuss how to reduce the sense of isolation that can arise when navigating complaints, adverse event reviews, and legal processes — the inspiration behind the episode title, ‘Defence Against the Dark Arts’.

Listen now:

Explore RCPE's podcasts: Clinical Conversations, Career Conversations, Consultant Conversations, and Physicians' Gallery

03/11/2025

Improve your clinical practice with evidence-based strategies for managing chronic diseases in India. Learn directly from leading consultants and professors on:

➡️Epilepsy

➡️COPD and its overlap with TB

➡️Nutritional anaemia

➡️Osteoporosis

RCPE India: Chronic Disease Care in India takes place on Wednesday 3 December at 17:00 IST / 11:30 UK.

Register now:

Don’t miss RCPE India: Chronic Disease Care in India — hosted by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh focused on addressing the rising burden of chronic diseases across India. With expert-led sessions on epilepsy, COPD, anaemia and osteoporosis.

02/11/2025

Showcase your work at one of the UK’s most popular events for medical trainees.

The Medical Trainees Conference 2026 will bring together colleagues on 27 February, with opportunities to present research and clinical insights.

We are inviting submissions for two prestigious awards:

The 52nd Sir John Halliday Croom Lecture

The Clinical Lessons Session

Whether you are developing your research career or want to share an impactful case, this is your platform.

Deadline: 5 November 2025

Hybrid event – attend in Edinburgh or online

More information: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/medical-trainees-conference-2026

31/10/2025

The College is deeply honoured that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opened our new Joyce Grainger Learning Centre today, 31st October.

Her Royal Highness has been an Honorary Fellow of the College since 1991 and we greatly appreciate her visits to the College over the years and her ongoing interest in all aspects of our work: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/news/hrh-princess-royal-opens-joyce-grainger-learning-centre The Royal Family

HRH The Princess Royal opened the Joyce Grainger Learning Centre on 31st October 2025

31/10/2025

Bookings are now open for our Evening Medical Update – Pain on 25 November.

Chair: Dr Niall Ahern, Trainees & Members’ Committee

Speakers include:
✅Dr Fiona Finlay – Pain management in palliative care

✅Professor Sailesh Mishra – Chronic pain management

✅Dr Helen Cohen – Psychology of chronic pain

Book by 25 November to be able to watch live or catch-up at your convenience for up to 28 days following the original broadcast.

To book and view full programme, visit: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/pain

30/10/2025

There’s still time to register for the Northeast England & Yorkshire Symposium in Newcastle on 5 November.

This one-day event will explore key updates across a range of specialties, giving you:
✅ Practical advice for managing complex cases
✅ The latest evidence and guidelines
✅ Opportunities to share knowledge and connect with peers

Learning outcomes include:
✅ Confidence in applying the latest clinical evidence
✅ Improved understanding of multi-specialty approaches
✅ Practical insights to take back to your practice

View the full programme and secure your place today: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/northeast-england-yorkshire

29/10/2025

Climate change has seen the rate of heat-related deaths surge 23% since the 1990s, according to the newly released Report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2025.

“Medical and health leaders and individual clinicians have an important role to play in both speaking out about how climate change is causing real harm to population health across the planet, and pressing governments not to go backwards but to accelerate investment to meet climate targets.” - Professor Andrew Elder, President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Read our official response:

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (“the College”) has responded to the publication today of the 2025 Report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change.

28/10/2025

Vacancy: Interested in gaining new experience on a high level committee? Know about health inequalities, sustainability, climate change, social care or housing? Please consider this fantastic voluntary position with the RCPE: www.rcpe.ac.uk/college/vacancies-lay-advisors