Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

09/09/2026

Applications are now open for the Myre Sim Collegiate Members Prize.

Have you published original research in a peer-reviewed journal within the last two years?

The prizes are open to all doctors in training who are Collegiate members of RCPE, recognising outstanding original research from the UK and across the world.

The winner will receive:
• £1,500
• A commemorative medal presented at an upcoming RCPE conference or event

Application deadline: 9am, Friday 25 September 2026.

Find out more and apply: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/impact/myre-sim-collegiate-members-prize

09/09/2026

Explore the role of realistic and personalised medicine in delivering appropriate, high-quality patient care.

Programme highlights include:
• Realistic Medicine in Modern Healthcare: Our path ahead
• Realistic Medicine - Personalised care delivering outcomes that matter
• Holding and Balancing Risk

Join us online for Professionalism in Medicine: Creating Value Through Personalised Medicine on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Book: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/professionalism-medicine-series-creating-value-through-personalised-medicine

08/09/2026

How is cardiology practice changing?

Join us online for our Cardiology symposium on Thursday 5 November 2026 to explore the latest developments in cardiovascular care, from updated clinical guidelines and evolving heart failure management to artificial intelligence and emerging therapies.

The symposium is suitable for cardiologists, acute and general physicians, doctors in training, nurses and allied health professionals involved in cardiology care.

Book now: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/cardiology

07/09/2026

Block-book to view our September 2026–January 2027 Evening Medical Updates online from home.

Our popular EMU programme covers specialties, presentations and conditions included within the Internal Medicine Training (IMT) curriculum. Although aimed primarily at medical trainees, Evening Medical Updates are open to all hospital doctors, GPs, other healthcare professionals, and medical students.

✅ Free for RCPE members

✅ 10% discount for non-members when block-booking all five events

✅ Live at 18:30 (UK time) with 28-day catch-up

Block-booking closes 27 September 2026.

Full details and booking: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/sept-2026-jan-2027-evening-medical-updates

Book to view our September 2026 – January 2027 Evening Medical Updates online from home. Free for RCPE members. For non-RCPE members, we are offering a 10% discount for booking all five. Block booking open until 27 September 2026.

02/09/2026

In this episode of Career Conversations, Dr Emma Spencer discusses the importance of digital health literacy - the ability to access, understand and use digital health tools - with Professor Mahmood Adil, RCPE's outgoing Clinical Data & Digital Health Lead.

Prof Adil describes his career journey into digital health, his role at the College, and he provides insights into the evolution of digital health over his career and the fascinating opportunities this has afforded him, including his work with the Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Podcast link: https://podcasts.rcpe.ac.uk/show/career-conversations/

01/09/2026

Bookings are now open for our Fits and Funny Turns Evening Medical Update on 29 September 2026.

Although aimed primarily at medical trainees, Evening Medical Updates are open to all hospital doctors, GPs, other healthcare professionals, and medical students.

This EMU will cover:
➡️Seizures

➡️Involuntary movements

➡️Functional neurology

Book by 29 September to be able to watch live or catch-up at your convenience for up to 28 days following the original broadcast : https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/fits-and-funny-turns

01/09/2026

Precision Care for Dementia: an update for physicians brings together experienced clinicians to deliver practical, evidence-based updates on diagnosing and managing dementia.

The programme explores the patient journey from diagnosis through to acute care and treatment decisions, including clinical assessment, imaging, biomarkers and emerging therapies.

Designed to support more personalised, effective and compassionate care, the event will help clinicians build confidence in delivering high-quality dementia care. Attend live online and access recordings for up to 28 days. https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/precision-care-dementia-update-physicians-0

31/08/2026

Join Dr Brian Garibaldi, Director of the Centre for Bedside Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and speakers from the Society of Bedside Medicine for a practical update on the future of bedside care.

The course explores how research, technology and innovation can enhance bedside medicine while supporting high-quality, patient-centred care.

Accredited CPD is available.

Book your place: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/rcpe-society-bedside-medicine-applying-lessons-innovations-and-research-21st-century-bedside

30/08/2026

On Tuesday 1st September, Dr Lalith Wijedoru will present a BBC Radio 4 documentary at 8pm called 'Medical Emergency' about the prevention of doctor su***de: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0030xgh

This link also contains more information on resources available for doctors. The programme will be available on BBC Sounds afterwards and aims to help raise awareness ahead of National Su***de Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers on September 17th.

Dr Lalith Wijedoru investigates why one doctor dies by su***de every three weeks.

29/08/2026

How do changes in technology, service design, and clinical practice shape patients’ journey through healthcare?

The opening morning of our St Andrew’s Day Acute Medicine Symposium explores the modern patient journey, beginning with Professor Graham Ellis on the history, impact and future of hospital at home and virtual wards.

Dr Charlotte Routh will look at same day emergency care – why we need more of it, current practice and where it could go next – before our final talk explores how AI could influence the patient journey, from triage to potential clinical roles.

The morning continues with our Day 1 Keynote Lecture from Professor Alexander Miras on GLP-1 receptor agonists: past, present and future, followed by practical approaches to pulmonary embolus, cardiorenal syndrome and liver failure.

Join us in person or online on 26th and 27th November 2026.

View the full programme and book:

Our flagship St Andrew's Day Symposium aims to educate and inspire critical reflection on how we deliver healthcare, why we practise the way we do, and how we can continuously improve patient care.