The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Championing the highest standards of surgical and dental practice worldwide since 1505.
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Learn more about our range of courses, learning resources and examinations, and also how to become a member at https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/ The College campus is situated in Nicolson Street, Edinburgh in the distinctive William Playfair designed Playfair Hall and surrounding buildings, and includes a 78 bedroom hotel, function and meeting facilities, the Surgeons' Hall Museums, College Library, postgraduate accommodation, a dedicated skills laboratory and office space for over 130 staff.

16/11/2025

🚀Aspiring for MRCS? This three-year Basic Surgical Training Programme, the first of its kind in India, is
expected to mirror the FY2, CT1 and CT2 scheme in the UK. Training will be aimed at trainees aiming for MRCS.

Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/48ChFbc

Application deadline extended to 30th November 2025.

16/11/2025

Join us for a 2-day International MRCS OSCE Preparation Course in Kerala! Conducted by experienced RCSEd examiners, this course is tailored for FY2 and above, focusing on the Intercollegiate Part B MRCS Examination.

To apply and find out more, click here: https://bit.ly/3Z75n4P

Volunteer Leadership Opportunity: Event Healthcare LeadThe Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC), Royal College of Surgeon...
15/11/2025

Volunteer Leadership Opportunity: Event Healthcare Lead

The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, is recruiting a volunteer Event Healthcare Lead to chair a national Task & Finish Group advancing standards in event healthcare.

The role will work collaboratively to influence regulation, strengthen collaboration, and promote patient safety in Event Healthcare

Term: Jan 2026 – Jan 2027

Apply by 12 Noon 5 December 2025 | Interviews W/C 15 December 2025

https://bit.ly/4pi7DRz

Join us for our Cadaveric Intermediate Open Abdominal Surgery Course, aimed at Medical Students, Core Trainees and ST1-S...
15/11/2025

Join us for our Cadaveric Intermediate Open Abdominal Surgery Course, aimed at Medical Students, Core Trainees and ST1-ST3 Trainees.

It will provide comprehensive and condensed learning experience to compensate for the progressive reduction in the time spent by trainees in theatre as well as the decrease in the numbers of open procedures in general surgery.

To apply, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4otADpy

RCSEd were delighted to welcome our 6 most recent past presidents to the College today for our AGM and diploma ceremony....
14/11/2025

RCSEd were delighted to welcome our 6 most recent past presidents to the College today for our AGM and diploma ceremony. Their support and leadership over the years has been invaluable and we are honoured to have them.

RCSEd are honoured to recognise five remarkable individuals at our diploma ceremony today:- Professor Christopher John B...
14/11/2025

RCSEd are honoured to recognise five remarkable individuals at our diploma ceremony today:

- Professor Christopher John Butterworth, a pioneer in dental and zygomatic implant provision

- Professor Gordon Sydney Findlater, for his remarkable work as His Majesty's Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland and his outstanding contributions to surgical anatomy teaching and surgical practice.

- Professor Pukar Shrestha, for establishing Nepal's first successful renal transplant programme

- Dr Kevin Dominic Henry, for his groundbreaking work in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery education

- Professor Patricia Beattie, for her outstanding work as Chairman of the Scottish Colleges Foundation, Trustee of the General Synod (SEC) and her distinguished career as a nurse and academic.

Congratulations to all on your achievements!

Today, RCSEd proudly welcomed our incredible diplomates and their families to the College to celebrate a huge milestone ...
14/11/2025

Today, RCSEd proudly welcomed our incredible diplomates and their families to the College to celebrate a huge milestone in their careers. Congratulations to all!

đź“šThe Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) is an internationally recognised dental qualification...
14/11/2025

đź“šThe Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) is an internationally recognised dental qualification which demonstrates completion of foundation/basic postgraduate dental training. It assesses communication skills and the knowledge and understanding required to manage a range of common conditions.

Book here: https://bit.ly/4kqiLKa

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is proud to unveil the official portrait of Professor Rowan Parks, President ...
13/11/2025

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is proud to unveil the official portrait of Professor Rowan Parks, President of RCSEd, in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedicated service throughout his presidency

This week, RCSEd are delivering an adapted online Training the Trainers course to support surgeons working in austere en...
13/11/2025

This week, RCSEd are delivering an adapted online Training the Trainers course to support surgeons working in austere environments. The delegates are all faculty for the David Nott Foundation's HEST course and we're proud to partner in this important work.

The latest issue of The Surgeon (Volume 23, Issue 5) is now available.This edition features a range of insightful articl...
13/11/2025

The latest issue of The Surgeon (Volume 23, Issue 5) is now available.

This edition features a range of insightful articles, including a compelling look into Intern involvement in emergency general surgical handover and implications for patient care and an exploration into TikTok's influence on surgical patient education.

Fellows and Members in good standing may access this issue here: https://bit.ly/49MsZlq

Dr Clare McNaught is set to officially take office as RCSEd's new President tomorrow (14 November) at the College's AGM....
13/11/2025

Dr Clare McNaught is set to officially take office as RCSEd's new President tomorrow (14 November) at the College's AGM.

Dr McNaught succeeds Professor Rowan Parks, who has served as the College's President for the last three years.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3XxrhwN

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