Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

26/11/2025

Bookings are now open for our Evening Medical Update – Vomiting on 16 December.
Chair: Dr Aoife Duignan, Trainees & Members’ Committee

Topics and speakers include:

✅Breaking the cycle of cyclical vomiting - Professor Maura Corsetti

✅Updates in haematemesis - Dr Keith Siau

✅Nausea and vomiting in patients with diabetes - Dr Charlotte Rutter

Book by 16 December 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/vomiting

25/11/2025

Congratulations to all our New Fellows 🎉

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

25/11/2025

25/11/2025

We’re pleased that the UK Government will extend the sugar tax to products including packaged milkshakes and flavoured milk. BBC update: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cgmnvz9n2p8t

This is something we’ve consistently called for, including in our general election asks last year: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/news/college-publishes-health-priorities-next-uk-government

Ahead of the general election, we made a number of recommendations to assist the medical workforce

24/11/2025

At our Evening Medical Update – Pain on 25 November, join Chair Dr Niall Ahern and our expert panel to explore:

✅ Pain management in palliative care – Dr Fiona Finlay

✅ Chronic pain management – Professor Sailesh Mishra

✅ Psychological aspects of chronic pain and rehabilitation: tips and insights – Dr Helen Cohen

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. Full programme and booking here: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/pain

21/11/2025

Are you exploring or pursuing a research career as an NHS clinician? Join us online on 24 March for our half‑day course Bridging care with curiosity: clinical research unplugged.

This session explores how NHS clinicians can enter research through different routes, including integrated academic pathways or alternative development opportunities.

Includes 28‑day catch‑up for clinicians with rota commitments.

Booking link: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/bridging-nhs-care-curiosity-clinical-research-unplugged

20/11/2025

We were delighted to welcome over 250 delegates from across the world to our RCPE Diabetes and Endocrinology Symposium on 9 October 2025. The day featured comprehensive updates on diabetes management including GLP 1 and GIP therapies, approaches for high risk groups and innovative models of care.

The afternoon programme explored developments in endocrinology including new monoclonal antibodies in osteoporosis, thyroid disease in pregnancy and advances in the management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The closing sessions focused on evidence based updates in women’s health.

Thank you to all who attended and to our expert speakers for their valuable contributions. Read our full summary: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/education/rcpe-diabetes-and-endocrinology-symposium-2025-event-highlights (Fellows & Members can catch up via the Education Portal)

Blog from RCPE Diabetes and Endocrinology Symposium 2025

19/11/2025

Don’t miss St Andrew’s Day – Delivering the Best in Acute Care, 27–28 November: RCPE’s flagship symposium and one of the most significant events in the acute medicine calendar.

Over two days, delegates will hear from leading clinicians, explore parallel sessions on education, AI, and clinical practice, and engage directly with experts.

With highlights including a keynote lecture on patient safety and a focused session “At the Front Door,” this symposium offers practical tools to enhance your practice.

Join us in Edinburgh to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the city, or connect online from wherever you are.

Final places are limited. Book now: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/st-andrews-day-delivering-best-acute-care

18/11/2025

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

15/11/2025

If you cannot attend live, you can still benefit. Registered delegates receive 28-day catch-up access to every session.

Register before the event to ensure full availability of the programme and access after the symposium concludes.

Join us in person for the full experience, or online with complete flexibility.

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

14/11/2025

How do you balance personal wellbeing with professional excellence?

Join us online on Tuesday 18 November for Professionalism in Medicine: Successful Self & Successful Teams – an interactive webinar on professionalism, teamwork and resilience in healthcare. You’ll learn how to:

✅ Identify and manage burnout

✅ Recognise the warning signs of toxic team culture

✅ Build supportive, high-performing teams

Open to all grades of medical, nursing and allied health professionals, and students.

https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/professionalism-medicine-successful-self-successful-teams

13/11/2025

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