Professor Tom Solomon CBE FRCP FMedSci
Doctor, Researcher, Clinical Academic Leader
Academic Vice President, Royal College of Physicians @RunningMadProf
Yes, I'm Standing
I have been nominated for President of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) of London. As many of you will know, the RCP has had a difficult 12 months. The controversy over the role of physician associates in medicine led to the resignation of the president in June 2024, followed by a pretty damning independent report criticising the college’s senior leadership, governance and culture. Even though I have been on RCP council since 2019, and a censor since 2022, like many members and fellows, I felt that that my voice was not being heard. I became Academic Vice President in August 2024, and have helped steady the ship since then. However, I do think we need really strong leadership right at the top of the college, someone who knows how the RCP works, and what needs changing. This is why I am standing.
Voting is online: 17th March to 14th April
Spread the Word
Whichever of the eight candidates is elected as the next president, they will need the strong endorsement of the fellows. Typically a third of the fellows vote. We need much more than that this year. So do please let all your friends and colleagues who are fellows now about the upcoming election.
What’s Next?
My 500 word election statement and 3 minute video will be posted in early March, along with those of the other candidates. There will also be a special edition of Commentary, the RCP magazine, featuring QnA with all candidates, and pre-recorded hustings will be released at some stage.
Voting?
Online voting will be Monday 17th March - Monday 15th April. RCP Fellows will receive an email from Civica including details of how to vote. (Please note the email can easily end up in spam, so you may need to search for it).
Monday 14th April: “College Day". Online voting closes at midday; in person votes can be posted at the Special General Meeting at RCP London. Results announced that day!
More About Me?
Here are some links with further information about me
TV, Radio and Podcast and other media appearances (selected)
From Analogue to Digital - Following the RCP’s submission to the government’s 10-Year Health Plan,
Professor Tom Solomon CBE, Royal College of Physicians academic vice president, focuses on the analogue to digital shift.
RCP Medicine Podcast: Episode 72: Pandemic Preparedness: Are We Ready for the Next Global Threat?
Meet the man leading Britain's fight against Ebola - The Guardian
Work as Academic Vice President at RCP
My Policies?
These will be discussed further in the special interview to be published in Commentary Magazine and in the Hustings. Meanwhile, I am keen to hear the thoughts of fellows and members. In your opinion:
What is the most important thing/s that the college does?
What would you like to see over the next 4 years?
What attributes and experience are needed of the next president?
Please send your answers, a couple of sentences on each these, or get in touch if you have any other thoughts or would like to join the campaign.
Email tsolomon@liverpool.ac.uk with the subject line "Standing". And keep an eye on this website for updates.
Many thanks,
Tom Solomon CBE FRCP FMedSci
Academic Vice President
Royal College of Physicians.
Please note, this website follows the 2025 RCP Guidance on canvassing in elections, which states: The use of social media by candidates regarding the election is permissible, once the list of candidates is made public.
Contact
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