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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 1h

RCSEd is delighted to announce that the 2025 Chennai Exam Prize has been awarded to Dr Nawaz Usman to recognise his achievement of being the highest scoring candidate at this year's Chennai MRCS Exam diet. Congratulations!

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 18h

This one-day practical course will provide medical students with an overview of vascular surgery as a career. There will be demonstrations and delegates will hear experiences from both a Vascular Trainee and Consultant.

Spaces are limited, book today: https://bit.ly/4mCdHCF

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Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care @fphced.bsky.social · 19h

Great to have Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) as a partner for the #2025FPHCConference. Charity funded SCAA provide round-the-clock care for time-critical and medical emergencies for the people of Scotland.

Visit their stall to find out more 🚁

🎟️Conference tickets bit.ly/3RzJN4T

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 21h

To celebrate #SASWeek25, RCSEd's SASL Committee speak on the vital work of Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) and Locally Employed Surgeons in the NHS. Additionally, they share how their upcoming conference will champion the contributions of this workforce.

Read arti... https://bit.ly/3IVOXaw

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 1d

There is still time to submit applications for the NEW James Weir Foundation Research Grants!

Up to £10,000 of funding will be available for each specialty area.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4nF2JNS

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 1d

Last chance to apply to join the College's network of International Dental Ambassadors (IDAs)!

Submit your application by Friday 10 October - https://bit.ly/469C2t7

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 2d

We are pleased to be hosting an Engagement & Educational Event in Lahore, Pakistan on 28 October.
RCSEd Members & Fellows are invited to attend this event where there'll be an opportunity to meet RCSEd Faculty & learn more about the College.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4nXfBiR

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 2d

Improve your knowledge of thyroid and parathyroid surgery with our informative workshops!

Sign up for BAETS Thyroid Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3ZGK9Kt

Sign up for BAETS Parathyroid Masterclass: https://bit.ly/4gpsJJr

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 2d

📢 Good news, the registration deadline for the RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition has been extended, for ONE week only!

This is your final chance to sign up and showcase your skills, don't miss out.

Register by Sunday 12 October: https://bit.ly/4fZmZH1

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 5d

❗Time is quickly passing by with just two days left to register for the RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition!

Sign up for this unique opportunity to develop your surgical skills and receive feedback from experienced clinicians.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4fZmZH1

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 6d

Join us for this fascinating webinar as we explore how strategic use of diverse robotic armamentarium like suturing, stapling, image guided surgery and Artificial Intelligence can optimise robotic surgery outcomes.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4lZ2Nq3

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 6d

Join us for a two-day interactive course with case-based workshops of neuroradiological imaging!

Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/48Iw59p

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 7d

📢 UK Medical Students, have you registered for the RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition yet?
If not, you have 3 days left to register, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to represent your medical school on a national stage!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4fZmZH1

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 7d

❗4 days left to register for the RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition!
This prestigious annual challenge is designed to test and celebrate the practical abilities of medical students across the UK.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4fZmZH1

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 7d

Join SAAD for an informative discussion on how the RCSEd Diploma in Dental Sedation could enhance your career.

Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/48aRfwP

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 7d

We're pleased to share that SAS Lead for NHS England, Prof Madapura Shashidhara will be speaking at the SAS/LED Surgeons & Dentists' Conference on 24 October. His presentation will cover 'Specialist Grade: Strategies to Increase Appointments.'

Book today: https://bit.ly/4nfkZ0G

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 8d

Our upcoming webinar focuses on the importance of Temporary Anchorage Device (TADS) placement and how best to utilise this with clear aligners and lingual fixed appliances.

Enhance your understanding and sign up here: https://bit.ly/4o27Pnq

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 8d

Join our webinar, as our panel of experts within the field of trauma and orthopaedics explain the common cause of hip pain in young adults with a focus on femoroacetabular impingement and hip dysplasia.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3V3xLmc

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 8d

Undergraduate Students and Foundation Year Doctors are invited to attend the Edinburgh School of Surgery Research Symposium in November. There will be guest lectures on surgical training and research and abstracts are also being accepted.

Book here: https://bit.ly/4m8hTKc

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 9d

🕐 The clock is ticking and there are now only 5 days left to register for the RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition!
If you are considering a career in surgery or just curious about the field, this is your time to shine!

Register today: https://bit.ly/4fZmZH1

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 9d

❗There are 6 days left to register for the RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition!

If you're thinking of registering but still unsure, read our latest blog to discover why you might want to consider signing up.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pMKWpu

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 9d

The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is excited to feature Dr Jane Cocking, a powerhouse in the humanitarian field at the 2025 FPHC Conference.
Her talk will explore what it really takes to lead, adapt and deliver aid in the midst of disaster.

Book today: https://bit.ly/4n3VrTG

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 10d

Designed for Core Trainees 1 and 2, the RAPID course and methodology aims to outline a safe and straight-forward approach to the management of all types of surgical patients through the simulation of a multi-disciplinary ward round.

Don't miss it - sign up here: https://bit.ly/4hKH2JC

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 12d

The West Midlands Surgical Society is aimed at building and sustaining networks between consultants and junior doctors from different surgical specialties within the region. This conference will present interesting cases in the field of surgery.

Book here: https://bit.ly/3HQwNXs

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 12d

❗Just 9 days left to register for the RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition!
This is a great opportunity to enhance your CV with national recognition.

The deadline for registrations is Sunday 5 October 2025.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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