If elected President of the Royal College of Physicians, I will address these issues urgently:

1. The disconnect between RCP and its Membership

• The RCP must be receptive to safety concerns raised by members. It should not require an EGM (I was a signatory on the request) to make the RCP respond to legitimate issues.

• Resident doctors face a more difficult environment than ever. The RCP needs to maintain excellence in training, while stopping the exodus of talent from the profession.

• We must listen to our members, utilising their experience to determine policy on everything from training and workforce planning to climate health and artificial intelligence.

2. Education and Training

• Maintain the highest standards in physician training and CME

• Strong advocacy for resident and SAS doctors.

• MRCPUK remains a globally renowned qualification, however, the RCP’s online offering is sub-optimal and not financially viable.

3. Estates and finance

• £7m of £40m annual revenue is spent on RCP buildings, and the Regent’s Park premises lease expires in 35 years with no clear plan.

• RCP finances took a hit during Covid. It is imperative the RCP becomes more efficient, and that membership represents value for money.

I will restore RCP as the VOICE OF PHYSICIANS by:

1. An in-depth survey of members’ views and using technology to facilitate ongoing dialogue. You must feel that you are heard and represented by your College.

2. Ensuring the RCP leads on national healthcare policy and strategy, using our members’ expertise to advise government and the NHS.

3. Review of finance and exploring new revenue-generating opportunities. I have the experience to foster innovation and rapidly improve RCP educational resources.

4. Urgent options appraisal and member consultation around RCP buildings.

5. Rebuilding the RCP as the HOME OF MEDICINE – fostering a sense of pride and belonging both in-person and through virtual platforms.

The future of the RCP depends on the voices of its members. I’m committed to making sure you’re heard and represented. Please share your ideas and help shape the direction of our College—fill in the form on this page and be part of this change.

It’s an honour to stand for election as the President of the Royal College of Physicians

As we face a medical workforce crisis, training bottlenecks, doctor substitution and unemployment, threats to clinical academic training and worsening morale – does the RCP represent physicians and defend the profession?

Having embodied centuries of excellence in medicine and patient care, how do we restore the RCP’s national and international standing?

Recent events have demonstrated that the College has become disconnected from its members, and I will not shrink from the hard truths we face.

With my track record of clinical leadership, technological innovation and financial stewardship I seek your votes for President. I offer a route to revitalising the RCP to restore pride, inspire and enthuse so we continue to represent excellence in medicine.

I would like to hear from you—what changes or priorities do you believe are essential for the RCP to truly represent and defend the profession in the years ahead?