Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

26/09/2025

The 2025 Haematology: Presentation, Prevention and Possibilities online course brings together leading experts to explore crucial updates in patient care.

This event is designed for trainees, generalists, specialist nurses, pharmacists, and GPs who want to stay at the cutting edge of haematology care, covering topics including:

✅ Thrombosis prevention
✅ Significance of Thrombocytosis
✅ Lymphoma and first line therapies
✅ Common Symptoms and signs – is this a haematological malignancy?
✅ Prevention, innovation and possibilities in benign haematology
Key benefits of attending:
✅ To gain insight into haematological conditions that might require more specialist
care.
✅ To understand when to refer patients for further investigation.
✅ To learn about the possible standard or innovative therapies involved in patient care.

Discover our full programme and reserve your spot today: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/haematology-presentation-prevention-and-possibilities

23/09/2025

Join us for an expert-led clinical update on hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, and cardiovascular risk in complex patient groups.

Topics include:
- Novel lipid-lowering therapies
- Resistant hypertension
- Risk assessment in frail and surgical patients

Open to all healthcare professionals across disciplines.

Book now: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/rcpe-cardiovascular-risk-assessment-and-prevention-strategies

18/09/2025

Congratulations to all our diplomates celebrating at our MRCP Diploma Ceremony last week

17/09/2025

Join us for RCPE India: Chronic Disease Care in India on Wednesday 3 December, where we will cover:

➡️Epilepsy in rural and urban contexts

➡️COPD in smokers and non-smokers, including TB interplay

➡️Nutritional anaemia and its impact on education and health

➡️Osteoporosis causes, risks, and treatment pathways

Open to all healthcare professionals across all grades and specialties. Register now to gain practical insights tailored to India’s healthcare challenges: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/rcpe-india-chronic-disease-care-india

15/09/2025

Join the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for a timely and thought-provoking symposium examining today’s global health landscape, at our symposium ‘Infectious Diseases and Global Health’ on 2 October.

Topics include:
– Climate crisis and infectious disease
– Health impact of armed conflict
– Antimicrobial stewardship across different settings
– Interactive global ward round
– Tackling health inequality

With expert speakers and real-world case studies, this event is ideal for those working in Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Tropical Medicine, Global Health and Public Health.

Attend in person or online. Register here: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/infectious-diseases-and-global-health

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15/09/2025

There’s still time to join us for RCPE Brunei: Updates in Clinical Medicine on Tuesday 23 September, where we will cover:
- Diabetes management during Ramadan
- MASLD: diagnosis and cultural considerations in Asia
- Acute medicine in tropical settings
This event is open to all clinicians, with particular relevance to colleagues in Southeast Asia.
Book now: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/rcpe-brunei-updates-clinical-medicine

12/09/2025

Today, we welcome graduates to receive their diploma from RCPE.

We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with friends and family.

11/09/2025

Are you ready to share your work with peers and leaders in medicine?

The Medical Trainees Conference 2026 takes place on Friday 27 February, in Edinburgh and online. We are inviting submissions for:

The 52nd Sir John Halliday Croom Lecture – open to Collegiate Members of any UK Royal College of Physicians, working in the UK.

The Clinical Lessons Session– showcasing engaging, case-based abstracts for a general medical audience.

This is an opportunity to present at a national conference, gain recognition, and join an inspiring community of trainees and senior clinicians.

Submission deadline: 9 AM, Wednesday 5 November 2025

Apply here: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/medical-trainees-conference-2026

10/09/2025

A word from Dr Nick Cruden of NHS Lothian on his experience of the Medical Training Initiative.

More info on MTI and how to apply here: https://rcpe.ac.uk/international/medical-training-initiative

09/09/2025

Bookings are now open for St Andrew’s Day – Delivering the Best in Acute Care 27–28 November.

This two-day event in Edinburgh, with online access available, brings clinicians together to share knowledge, explore innovations, and gain practical insights for acute practice.

Highlights include:
- A keynote lecture on patient safety
- “At the Front Door” session exploring the challenges of first presentations
- Parallel workshops covering education in practice, AI in acute medicine, and clinical updates
- “Ask the Expert” discussions for direct engagement with specialists

Join colleagues from across the UK for a programme that combines academic excellence with real-world applicability.

Secure your place today! Book now: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/st-andrews-day-delivering-best-acute-care

07/09/2025

At our Evening Medical Update on The Shocked Patient on 30 September, join Chair Dr Alice Lin and expert speakers discussing:

➡️Cardiogenic shock, is this underdiagnosed?
➡️Shock: Recognise, characterise, treat
➡️The great autonomic switch-off: Neurogenic shock: Why the wires fail and the pressure falls

Book by 30 September to be able to watch live or catch-up at your convenience for up to 28 days following the original broadcast Full programme and booking: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/shocked-patient