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Welcome to Congress 2024
We are very pleased to confirm that the 2024 RCPsych International Congress will be returning to the wonderful city of Edinburgh, between Monday 17 – Thursday 20 June.
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January, the Past and Fresh Starts
Dr Gordon Bates, the College's Historian in Residence discusses the role of RCPsych Historian in Residence.
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A positive start: learning from others
In her first blog post of 2024, Lade talks about the Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society that she attended this month, prescribing clozapine and much more.
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Why do we need Learning Disability psychiatrists in Learning Disability liaison teams?
Professor Cath Bright reflects on the importance of having LD psychiatrists as a part of the LD liaison teams.
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Bridging Realms: at the interphase between Forensic, General Adult, and Rehab Psychiatry
Dr Sana Fatima talks about her 12-month ST6 placement in General Adult Psychiatry, on a low secure Forensic Psychiatry unit.
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A busy year
Dr Conor Davidson, the College's Autism Champion, looks back at a busy year.
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Meeting our first Aggrey Burke Fellows
Our interim Chief Executive Officer, Sonia Walter, writes about the College’s Aggrey Burke Fellowship medical students making their first visit to the College.
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The end to an eventful year
In her December blog post, Lade pays tribute to Dr Onike Ijete, who did so much for the College and sadly passed away last week. Lade also recognises excellence in ...
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Supporting people to thrive
Mental illness is becoming a leading cause of disability, we need a benefits system that supports people to thrive, says the College's President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, in this blog ...
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A story of transformation
The College’s recently departed Chief Executive Officer, Paul Rees MBE, writes about his memorable and transformational seven years at the organisation, and what was achieved over this period.
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Welcoming Sonia Walter as the College’s interim CEO
Lade’s November blog post includes a warm welcome to our new interim CEO Sonia Walter, discusses changes to the political landscape, and introduces the College's new Artist-in-Residence.
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Making Scottish psychiatry sexy again
Chair of the RCPsych in Scotland, Jane Morris, reflects on the efforts this year and discusses what's ahead for the College and members in Scotland.
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Returning after a nine year break
Dr Maria Casserly talks about taking a nine year break, returning to medicine and the benefits of Higher Training.
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My special interest in addictions and substance misuse
Dr Deepak Moyal talks about his special interest in addictions, and the opportunities special interest days provide to learn competences and gain new experiences.
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Embracing Neurodiversity: My journey from diagnosis to psychiatry trainee
Dr Wamique Gajdhar talks about the challenges and advantages of having autism and ADHD as a trainee psychiatrist.
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My passion for my special interest day and tips for Core Trainees
Dr Lauren Fitzmaurice talks about her special interest in e-learning, and provides tips for Core Trainees to prepare them for Higher Training.
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CAMHS spotlight interviews #5 – Dr Jenny Price interviews Dr Susan Howson
Our series of blog posts sees leading child and adolescent psychiatrists conduct interviews between themselves to shine a light on their speciality. In this interview, Dr Jenny Price interviews Dr ...
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Life as a neurodivergent psychiatrist
Dr Anna Rebowska talks about life as a high flying neurodivergent psychiatrist and has suggestions for neurodivergent people interested in becoming psychiatrists.
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Pursuing my interest in medical leadership
Dr Eleanor Swift has spent her special interest days during ST6 exploring her passion for medical leadership and digital innovation.
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Remembering the struggles, remembering the achievements
For Black History Month, we hear from the College's CEO Paul Rees, who reflects on the challenges he and others have faced with racism, and the inspiring success stories which ...