About this episode

The episode discusses the career option of being a SAS doctor and the support available from RCPE.

During SAS Week 2025, join us for a conversation about SAS doctors: an alternative to traditional training. Dr Marilena Giannoudi (RCPE T&MC Podcast Lead) is joined by Dr Libby Crawford, a SAS Doctor in Newcastle and RCPE's SAS Doctor Lead, and Dr Sue Pound (RCPE Vice President) who discuss the career option of being a SAS doctor and how RCPE can support you. You can contact Dr Crawford by emailing e.crawford@rcpe.ac.uk -- Links -- https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/membership/sas-doctors https://www.thefederation.uk/training/training-certification/portfolio-pathway-formerly-known-cesr -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees -- Upcoming RCPE events -- https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events -- Become an RCPE Member -- https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/membership/join-college Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk This podcast is from the Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC) of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE).

People in this episode

Host: Dr Marilena Giannoudi

Guests: Dr Libby Crawford, Dr Sue Pound

Topics covered

• SAS doctors
• career options
• medical training
• RCPE support
• SAS Week 2025

Keywords

• SAS doctors
• medical careers
• RCPE
• training
• SAS Week 2025

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

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