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Foundation Training Surgical Society Scotland Joining FTSS Scotland also makes you eligible for affiliate status in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

The Foundation Trainee Surgical Society (FTSS) Scotland has been set up to provide a platform to support junior doctors considering training in and a career in surgery. The initiative was conceived by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, creating a national network of FTSS societies dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and advancement in surgical practice. We are delighted to welcome you to the FTSS Scotland & RCSEd family!

12/08/2025

🚨 FTSS Scotland Committee Applications 2025–2026 – Now Open! 🚨

Are you a Foundation Year doctor with an interest in surgery?
Join the Foundation Trainee Surgical Society (FTSS) Scotland committee for the 2025–2026 year!

✨ Why join?

Work with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)

Add a national surgical committee position to your CV

Encourage other foundation trainees to pursue a career in surgery and work with like-minded colleagues

Gain opportunities for collaboration and networking nationally

Earn points for surgical specialty applications

📌 Who can apply?
Only Foundation Year doctors (FY1 & FY2) in Scotland.

📝 How to apply: Link in bio – fill out the Google Form to get started!

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a society that supports surgical education and inspires the next generation of surgeons!

21/07/2025

🔪 Cutting Edge in the North of Scotland 🔪

Join us on 5th August 2025, 7–8PM for an interactive webinar featuring three Core Surgical Trainees from the North of Scotland, who’ll be sharing:
🩺 A day in the life as a General Surgical CST
📁 How to build a winning surgical portfolio
🎯 Tips on making the most of CST to prep for registrar roles

🎙️ Speakers:
👨‍⚕️ Dr Kartikeya Bhardwaj
👩‍⚕️ Dr Caroline Scott
👩‍⚕️ Dr Sukhbir Kaur Sita

Whether you’re aiming for Core Surgical Training or just curious about the path ahead — this session is not to be missed!

📲 Link in bio to sign up

21/05/2025

📣 FTSS Scotland presents: Cutting Edge in the West of Scotland – Life as a Core Surgical Trainee 🔪🏴

Ever wondered what life is really like as a Core Surgical Trainee?

Join us for an exclusive and interactive webinar featuring insights from trainees across surgical specialties in the West of Scotland!

🎤 Speakers:
👩‍⚕️ Ms. Sabrina Tengku – CST1 Plastic Surgery, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
👩‍⚕️ Ms. Vicki Hyett – Clinical Fellow in Urology, University Hospital of Monklands

🗓 Date: Monday, 26 May 2025
🕖 Time: 7–8 PM
💻 Platform: Zoom

Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insider knowledge, ask questions, and get inspired for your surgical journey ahead! ✨

📲 Link in bio to register!

19/04/2025

📢 FTSS Scotland MRCS Part A Teaching Series
🩸 Surgical Haematology 🩸

Get exam-ready with our next high-yield MRCS Part A revision session — focused on Surgical Haematology, a crucial topic for the Applied Basic Sciences and Principles of Surgery papers!

🎙 Speaker: Dr Steven Leak
🩺 ST6 Haematology, West of Scotland Deanery

🗓 Date: 22 April 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Online

📹 Recording available
🧠 CPD: 1 hour
🖥 Format: PowerPoint + Live Q&A

🔗 Register now via link in bio

05/04/2025

📢 FTSS Scotland MRCS Part A Teaching Series – Organ-specific Trauma 🚑📚

Next up in our MRCS Teaching Series: Organ-specific Trauma!
Join us for a high-yield revision session designed to sharpen your knowledge of trauma-related surgical anatomy and physiology—key content for the MRCS Part A. Ideal for junior doctors, medical students, and anyone preparing for the exam.

🎙 Speaker: Miss Jeeva Karuniya Sundarraj, CT1 General Surgery, West of Scotland
🗓 Date: 7th April 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
👤 CPD: 1 hour available
📹 Recording: Available post-session
🖥 Format: PowerPoint presentation with live Q&A

📲 Register now—link in bio (and below)

24/03/2025

📢 FTSS Scotland MRCS Part A Teaching Series – ENT & Head and Neck Anatomy 🏥🔬

Next in our MRCS Teaching Series: ENT & Head and Neck Anatomy! Join us for an in-depth session covering high-yield MRCS topics, essential applied surgical anatomy, and clinical relevance—perfect for boosting your exam preparation.

🎙 Speaker: Mr. Alexander Rogers, ENT Specialist Registrar (ST5), West of Scotland

🗓 Date: 27th March 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
👤 CPD: 1 hour available
📹 Recording: Available post-session

📲 Register now—link in Bio (and below)

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and refine your approach to MRCS Part A. Stay tuned for more from FTSS Scotland! 🚀

10/03/2025

📢 FTSS Scotland MRCS Part A Teaching Series – Orthopaedics: Upper Limb Anatomy 🦴

Next in our MRCS Teaching Series: Orthopaedics – Upper limb Anatomy! Join us for an in-depth session covering key MRCS topics, essential applied surgical anatomy, and clinical relevance—ideal for boosting your exam preparation.

📖 In this session, you’ll:
✅ Develop a strong understanding of the basic scientific principles underlying applied surgical anatomy of the upper limb.
✅ Learn to provide relevant clinical care with confidence.

🎙 Speaker: Mr. Soorya Silva, Trauma & Orthopaedics Registrar

🗓 Date: 17th March 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
👤 CPD: 1 hour available
📹 Recording: Available post-session

📲 Register now—link in bio!

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and refine your approach to MRCS Part A. Stay tuned for more from FTSS Scotland! 🚀

22/02/2025

📢 FTSS Scotland MRCS Part A Teaching Series – Orthopaedics: Lower Limb Anatomy 🦴

Next in our MRCS Teaching Series: Orthopaedics – Lower Limb Anatomy! Join us for an in-depth session covering key MRCS topics, essential applied surgical anatomy, and clinical relevance—ideal for boosting your exam preparation.

📖 In this session, you’ll:
✅ Develop a strong understanding of the basic scientific principles underlying applied surgical anatomy of the lower limb.
✅ Learn to provide relevant clinical care with confidence.

🎙 Speaker: Mr. David Munn, Trauma & Orthopaedics Registrar

🗓 Date: 26th February 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
👤 CPD: 1 hour available
📹 Recording: Available post-session

📲 Register now—link in bio!

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and refine your approach to MRCS Part A. Stay tuned for more from FTSS Scotland! 🚀

14/12/2024

📢 FTSS Scotland MRCS Part A Teaching Series - Perioperative and Critical Care 🩺

Next up in our MRCS Teaching Series: Perioperative and Critical Care! Join us as we cover key MRCS topics, common conditions, and essential procedures in this specialty. Perfect for sharpening your exam preparation.

This session will help participants:
- Understand the basic scientific principles relevant to perioperative and critical care.
- Provide appropriate clinical care for perioperative patients.

🗓️ Date: 16th December
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
👤 CPD: 1 hour available
📹 Recording: Accessible after the session

📲 Link in bio to register!

Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your knowledge and boost your confidence for MRCS Part A. Follow FTSS Scotland for updates on upcoming sessions!

03/12/2024

📢 FTSS Scotland MRCS Part A Teaching Series - Urology 💧

Join us for the next session of the MRCS Part A teaching series, focusing on Urology! This interactive session will be led by Rizwan Iqbal (MRCS, MSc Clinical Education), a Urology Registrar in the West of Scotland Deanery. Perfect for those preparing for MRCS Part A, this is your opportunity to boost your exam preparation.

🗓️ Date: 5th December
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
👤 CPD: 1 hour available
📹 Recording: Accessible after the session

📲 Link in bio to register!

Don’t miss out on this chance to gain expert insights and take your preparation to the next level. Follow FTSS Scotland for updates on upcoming sessions!

21/11/2024

🎓 **MRCS Made Simple: Strategies for Busy Foundation Doctors**

💡 Struggling to prepare for the MRCS while managing the demands of full-time clinical work? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! Join us for an **interactive webinar** designed to simplify your MRCS journey.

Hear from **two recent MRCS qualifiers**, Aalap and Will, who will share their top strategies, study techniques, and personal experiences to help you succeed.

**Meet Our Speakers:**
✨ **Aalap**: Dundee graduate (2022), passed MRCS Part A (Sept 2023) and Part B (May 2024) on his first attempt.
✨ **Will**: Glasgow graduate (2022), passed MRCS Part A (May 2023) and Part B (Oct 2023), also on his first attempt. Currently an ST1 in Trauma & Orthopaedics.

🗓️ **When**: **28th November, 7-8 PM**
📍 **Where**: MedAll

**What You’ll Learn:**
✅ Efficient study techniques for busy foundation doctors
✅ Time management tips to balance clinical work and MRCS prep
✅ Practical advice for tackling MRCS Part A & Part B

Whether you’re just starting out or looking for last-minute tips, this session is packed with actionable advice from doctors who’ve been there and done it.

📲 **Link in bio** to register. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your MRCS journey simpler and smarter! 💪

15/11/2024

📢 FTSS Scotland MRCS Part A Teaching Series - Plastic Surgery 🏥

Our next MRCS Part A teaching session will cover Plastic Surgery! Led by Dr. Sanah Ali (MRCS, BMBCh, BA Oxon), Core Trainee (CT2) in South-East Scotland, this session is ideal for anyone preparing for MRCS Part A.

🗓️ Date: 18th November
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
👤 CPD: 1 hour available
📹 Recording: Available after the session

📲 Link in bio to register!

Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your surgical knowledge with guidance from an experienced mentor. Follow FTSS Scotland for updates on upcoming sessions!

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