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< PreviousStrategic aim 4 – Member engagement > Building SAS communities within the RCP to represent the SAS doctor workforce. > Establishing and developing SAS networks outside of the RCP. > Supporting the wellbeing of SAS doctors. Short term > Amplify the voices of SAS doctors by undertaking yearly surveys (along with that of consultant and higher specialty trainees), sharing the findings at a provider level. > Publishing data on SAS doctor membership annually and conducting an annual SAS doctor census. > Expanding the eligibility criteria of collegiate membership to include associate specialist and specialist doctors without MRCP(UK). > Allowing and encouraging self-declaration as a route into fellowship for SAS doctors who are RCP members. > Ensure all senior leadership roles within the RCP are open to SAS fellows. > Ensure all relevant boards and committees within the RCP have SAS representation, including specialist advisory and CESR committees. Medium term > Create membership growth to at least double the current SAS membership numbers and growing it to 1,500 in 3 years. > Promote resources and introduce workshops that help all doctors including SAS to develop resilience and improve wellbeing. > Elect SAS representatives in all 18 UK regions and nations. > Develop a cohort of SAS doctor fellows to act as reps for SAS advisory appointment committees. Long term > Move to the SAS lead being elected by SAS members and fellows once membership has reached sufficient size. 10Royal College of Physicians 11 St Andrews Place Regent’s Park London NW1 4LE The Spine 2 Paddington Village Liverpool L7 3FANext >