Advancing Academic Primary Care in the UK

Connecting researchers, educators, and practitioners to drive excellence in primary care research, education, and policy development.

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Our Mission

SAPC provides a clear voice and strong presence for academic primary care in the UK, connecting and supporting those working in the field, informing practice and policy to deliver better evidence-based care for patients.

Excellence in Research

Developing cutting-edge research that advances primary care practice and patient outcomes

Education & Training

Supporting medical education and training to improve primary care delivery across the community

Academic Workforce development

Helping to grow the next generation of academic primary care professionals

Informing practice & policy

Translating research into practical applications and evidence-based policy recommendations

Membership benefits

Join a community of like-minded academics to help you deliver high quality research and education that makes a real difference to primary care.

Events

Access to local and regional conferences, workshops and educational events

Professional network

Connect with leading academics from a wide range of clinical and methodological backgrounds

Resources

Access news, publications and guidance

Career support

Early career advice, mentorship programme and other professional development opportunities

Upcoming Events

Stay connected through our conferences, workshops and other events.

June 24th-26th, 2026

2026 SAPC ASM 2026 St Andrews

Join us for SAPC's 54th Annual Scientific Meeting, held in the historic city of St Andrews. The 2026 conference brings together leading researchers, educators, and practitioners from across the UK and beyond to share cutting-edge research and innovations in academic primary care.

The three-day event features keynote plenaries, research presentations, posters, and networking opportunities designed to advance the field of academic primary care and foster meaningful collaborations.

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TBC November 2026

2026 SAPC North Conference

Hosted by University of Newcastle

The SAPC North Conference will be face-to-face (by popular demand!)

As usual, it will be a combination of keynote talks, workshops and presentations spanning both clinical and educational research. In particular, we welcome students and trainees as a safe and supportive environment to network and collaborate.