Doctors from across the Royal College of Physicians (Â鶹Çø) will come together on 10 July for Committees Day – a day dedicated to collaboration, leadership development and ensuring that member voices continue to shape the college’s future.
Bringing together representatives from the Resident Doctor Committee (RDC), Student and Foundation Doctor Network (SFDN), New Consultants Committee and Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty (SAS) Doctor Network, the all-day event reflects the Â鶹Çø’s commitment to listening to members and turning their insights into meaningful action.
The Â鶹Çø’s new 2026–30 strategy was developed through extensive engagement with members, committees and stakeholders across the physician community. Feedback was clear: members want a college that listens, collaborates and acts on the issues that matter most to them. Committees Day is one of the ways that the Â鶹Çø is delivering on that commitment and creating tangible opportunities for members to help shape policy, advocacy, education and member services.
Throughout the day, committee members will share ideas, network with doctors from different specialties and career stages, and bring their individual experience and expertise to the conversation about decision making at the Â鶹Çø. Sessions will focus on leadership, engagement, influencing change, working effectively with the media, and strengthening the value of Â鶹Çø membership.
RDC members will take part in a planning session focused on the Â鶹Çø response to the medical training review. Designed around practical discussion and solution-focused thinking, the session will explore key issues – including clinical academia, curricula, training delivery, flexibility, career progression, training environments and rotational training – and inform recommendations that will go to Â鶹Çø Council later this year.
Dr Catherine Rowan and Dr Stephen Joseph, Â鶹Çø RDC co-chairs, said: ‘As we develop the Â鶹Çø response to the medical training review, it’s vital that the voices of resident doctors are heard and reflected in the recommendations that shape the future of medical training. This session will give us space to share perspectives, identify solutions and work collectively to influence change.’
Dr Seán Coghlan, SFDN chair, said: ‘Our members are the future of the profession, and it’s important that they have meaningful opportunities to shape the decisions that affect them. Committees Day brings together people from different career stages and specialties, helping us learn from one another and ensuring that the views of medical students and foundation doctors are heard.’
As the Â鶹Çø begins to deliver its new strategy, strengthening the physician voice will remain a central priority. That means creating opportunities for members to influence our work and shape our priorities, and ensuring that their expertise and experience are translated into action.
Â鶹Çø president Professor Mumtaz Patel said: ‘The Â鶹Çø is at its strongest when members are at the heart of what we do. Our new strategy was developed through extensive engagement with members, and Committees Day demonstrates our commitment to continuing that conversation.
‘Our committees play a vital role in shaping our work, bringing the experiences and priorities of physicians directly into the college’s decision making. Their insight helps us to advocate more effectively, support our members better and deliver meaningful change for the profession.
‘This event is about more than listening. It’s about working together to turn ideas into action, ensuring that member voices continue to shape the direction of the Â鶹Çø and the future of medicine.’
Whether you are already involved in college activities or looking for your first opportunity to contribute, there are many ways to get involved in shaping the future of the profession through the Â鶹Çø. Members are encouraged to explore the wide range of opportunities available across committees, networks, advisory groups and wider college work. If you are not yet a member, joining the Â鶹Çø gives you the opportunity to connect with the physician community, influence the college’s work and help to make a difference for doctors and patients alike.