The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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Championing the highest standards of surgical and dental practice worldwide since 1505.
Professor Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery & RCSEd Vice-President, reacts to news that the UK Government has announced that the soft drinks levy will be extended to cover more products including sugary milk-based drinks.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Professor Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery & RCSEd Vice-President, reacts to news that the UK Government has announced that the soft drinks levy will be extended to cover more products including sugary milk-based drinks.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4ikG2Nn
Read more: https://bit.ly/4ikG2Nn
It's day one of the BOTA Annual Congress 2025 in Leeds and we're looking forward to meeting the delegates!
RCSEd Vice-President, Professor Robin Paton also started the day with a presentation.
We are here until Friday, so be sure to pop by and visit our stand.
#bota2025
RCSEd Vice-President, Professor Robin Paton also started the day with a presentation.
We are here until Friday, so be sure to pop by and visit our stand.
#bota2025
November 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
It's day one of the BOTA Annual Congress 2025 in Leeds and we're looking forward to meeting the delegates!
RCSEd Vice-President, Professor Robin Paton also started the day with a presentation.
We are here until Friday, so be sure to pop by and visit our stand.
#bota2025
RCSEd Vice-President, Professor Robin Paton also started the day with a presentation.
We are here until Friday, so be sure to pop by and visit our stand.
#bota2025
The NCEPOD (National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death) has released a new report, 'Risking Life and Limb' - A review of the quality of care provided to adults with acute limb ischaemia.
The full report, summaries and additional QI resources are available... https://bit.ly/48nv05l
The full report, summaries and additional QI resources are available... https://bit.ly/48nv05l
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The NCEPOD (National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death) has released a new report, 'Risking Life and Limb' - A review of the quality of care provided to adults with acute limb ischaemia.
The full report, summaries and additional QI resources are available... https://bit.ly/48nv05l
The full report, summaries and additional QI resources are available... https://bit.ly/48nv05l
Join War Doctors - In Conversation to hear stories from the doctors saving lives in the face of conflict and catastrophe.
"I've seen the horrors of war. But I've also seen the power of sharing life saving knowledge. That's why we do what we do." - David Nott
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"I've seen the horrors of war. But I've also seen the power of sharing life saving knowledge. That's why we do what we do." - David Nott
Book your FRE... https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join War Doctors - In Conversation to hear stories from the doctors saving lives in the face of conflict and catastrophe.
"I've seen the horrors of war. But I've also seen the power of sharing life saving knowledge. That's why we do what we do." - David Nott
Book your FRE... https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
"I've seen the horrors of war. But I've also seen the power of sharing life saving knowledge. That's why we do what we do." - David Nott
Book your FRE... https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) is now recruiting for their second Deputy Director role. It is open to senior clinical leaders from any perioperative care profession.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48lcgDx
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48lcgDx
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) is now recruiting for their second Deputy Director role. It is open to senior clinical leaders from any perioperative care profession.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48lcgDx
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48lcgDx
Dr Clare McNaught, President of RCSEd, has responded to the publication of the GMC's annual "State of medical education and practice in the UK: workforce report".
Read her statement here: https://bit.ly/4oa3IFj
Read her statement here: https://bit.ly/4oa3IFj
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Dr Clare McNaught, President of RCSEd, has responded to the publication of the GMC's annual "State of medical education and practice in the UK: workforce report".
Read her statement here: https://bit.ly/4oa3IFj
Read her statement here: https://bit.ly/4oa3IFj
Places are still available for our Research Symposium taking place at the College next Friday. Undergraduate Students and Foundation Year Doctors are invited to attend this free event where there'll be short presentations and lunch provided.
Book here: https://bit.ly/4m8hTKc
Book here: https://bit.ly/4m8hTKc
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Places are still available for our Research Symposium taking place at the College next Friday. Undergraduate Students and Foundation Year Doctors are invited to attend this free event where there'll be short presentations and lunch provided.
Book here: https://bit.ly/4m8hTKc
Book here: https://bit.ly/4m8hTKc
Join us for a multidisciplinary educational meeting on OG, Benign, UGI, HPB, Physiology, Endoscopy, and Nutrition. 🍎
Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/48oOGa6
Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/48oOGa6
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join us for a multidisciplinary educational meeting on OG, Benign, UGI, HPB, Physiology, Endoscopy, and Nutrition. 🍎
Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/48oOGa6
Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/48oOGa6
This funding opportunity was established by Lady Fraser in honour of her husband, Sir James Fraser, to provide funding for Higher Surgical Trainees in General Surgery who wish to pursue further professional development experiences or training.
Apply by 31 Jan 2026: https://bit.ly/3YsZjnr
Apply by 31 Jan 2026: https://bit.ly/3YsZjnr
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This funding opportunity was established by Lady Fraser in honour of her husband, Sir James Fraser, to provide funding for Higher Surgical Trainees in General Surgery who wish to pursue further professional development experiences or training.
Apply by 31 Jan 2026: https://bit.ly/3YsZjnr
Apply by 31 Jan 2026: https://bit.ly/3YsZjnr
Join our webinar next Tuesday as expert panelists within the field of Trauma and Orthopaedics explore the assessment and management of young adults with hip pain. There will be a focus on femoroacetabular impingement and hip dysplasia.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3V3xLmc
Register here: https://bit.ly/3V3xLmc
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Join our webinar next Tuesday as expert panelists within the field of Trauma and Orthopaedics explore the assessment and management of young adults with hip pain. There will be a focus on femoroacetabular impingement and hip dysplasia.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3V3xLmc
Register here: https://bit.ly/3V3xLmc
The Faculty of Dental Trainers is excited to open applications to join our Executive Committee.
Apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JK3838
Apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JK3838
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Faculty of Dental Trainers is excited to open applications to join our Executive Committee.
Apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JK3838
Apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JK3838
Upon completion of the second module of this course, participants will be able to describe the surgical anatomy of commonly used free and pedicled flaps used in head and neck reconstruction.
Learn more and book your place here: https://bit.ly/4oMX0X6
Learn more and book your place here: https://bit.ly/4oMX0X6
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Upon completion of the second module of this course, participants will be able to describe the surgical anatomy of commonly used free and pedicled flaps used in head and neck reconstruction.
Learn more and book your place here: https://bit.ly/4oMX0X6
Learn more and book your place here: https://bit.ly/4oMX0X6
Aiming for a career in surgery? This course aims to introduce medical students and FY1 doctors participants to safe basic surgical techniques that are common to all surgical practices.
Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qHBODd
Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qHBODd
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Aiming for a career in surgery? This course aims to introduce medical students and FY1 doctors participants to safe basic surgical techniques that are common to all surgical practices.
Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qHBODd
Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qHBODd
We are now inviting applications for Executive Committee Members to join our dynamic and dedicated committee.
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are now inviting applications for Executive Committee Members to join our dynamic and dedicated committee.
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
Volunteer Opportunity: Event Healthcare Lead
Lead a national group shaping the future of event healthcare with @fphced.bsky.social
Apply by 5 Dec | Interviews W/C 15 Dec
https://bit.ly/4pi7DRz
Lead a national group shaping the future of event healthcare with @fphced.bsky.social
Apply by 5 Dec | Interviews W/C 15 Dec
https://bit.ly/4pi7DRz
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Volunteer Opportunity: Event Healthcare Lead
Lead a national group shaping the future of event healthcare with @fphced.bsky.social
Apply by 5 Dec | Interviews W/C 15 Dec
https://bit.ly/4pi7DRz
Lead a national group shaping the future of event healthcare with @fphced.bsky.social
Apply by 5 Dec | Interviews W/C 15 Dec
https://bit.ly/4pi7DRz
Join us for our Cadaveric Intermediate Open Abdominal Surgery Course, aimed at Medical Students, Core Trainees and ST1-ST3 Trainees.
To apply, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4otADpy
To apply, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4otADpy
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join us for our Cadaveric Intermediate Open Abdominal Surgery Course, aimed at Medical Students, Core Trainees and ST1-ST3 Trainees.
To apply, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4otADpy
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. Their support and leadership over the years has been invaluable and we are honoured to have them. #OperatingAsOne
November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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. #OperatingAsOne
RCSEd are honoured to recognise five remarkable individuals at our diploma ceremony today.
Congratulations to all on your achievements!
#OperatingAsOne
Congratulations to all on your achievements!
#OperatingAsOne
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
RCSEd are honoured to recognise five remarkable individuals at our diploma ceremony today.
Congratulations to all on your achievements!
#OperatingAsOne
Congratulations to all on your achievements!
#OperatingAsOne
Today, RCSEd proudly welcomed our incredible diplomates and their families to the College to celebrate a huge milestone in their careers. Congratulations to all!
November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today, RCSEd proudly welcomed our incredible diplomates and their families to the College to celebrate a huge milestone in their careers. Congratulations to all!
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.
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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.
Fellows and Members in good standing may access this issue here: https://bit.ly/49MsZlq
Fellows and Members in good standing may access this issue here: https://bit.ly/49MsZlq
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The latest issue of The Surgeon (Volume 23, Issue 5) is now available.
Fellows and Members in good standing may access this issue here: https://bit.ly/49MsZlq
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.
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 #OperatingAsOne
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 #OperatingAsOne
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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 #OperatingAsOne
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 #OperatingAsOne
Join War Doctors - In Conversation to hear stories from the doctors saving lives in the face of conflict and catastrophe.
Book your FREE tickets here: https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
Book your FREE tickets here: https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join War Doctors - In Conversation to hear stories from the doctors saving lives in the face of conflict and catastrophe.
Book your FREE tickets here: https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
Book your FREE tickets here: https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
Join us on Thursday as our expert panel provides an understanding of established robotic platforms and their unique advantages in addition to discussing multidisciplinary collaboration, and improved surgical precision across specialties.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join us on Thursday as our expert panel provides an understanding of established robotic platforms and their unique advantages in addition to discussing multidisciplinary collaboration, and improved surgical precision across specialties.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
This course is aimed at trainees & newly appointed consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery & Plastic Surgery. Participants will work in pairs on Thiel cadavers with supervision from an expert consultant faculty.
Book here: https://bit.ly/47AYo98
Book here: https://bit.ly/47AYo98
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This course is aimed at trainees & newly appointed consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery & Plastic Surgery. Participants will work in pairs on Thiel cadavers with supervision from an expert consultant faculty.
Book here: https://bit.ly/47AYo98
Book here: https://bit.ly/47AYo98