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Triennial & ICOSET Conference 2025

Dive into the future of surgery with cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking ideas that will shape the next era of medical excellence.

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SupportEd Hub

RCSEd's support hub for individuals working in dental and surgical teams and organisations involved in the delivery of surgical services.

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RCSEd Diploma

RCSEd Awards

Applications are open for the Farquharson Award and the Hunter Doig Medal. Apply and submit by Friday 23 May.

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Informed Consent: Sharing the Decision Course (30 April)

Delegates will acquire skills to implement best practice in sharing complex decisions surrounding informed consent.

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Training the Trainers: Trainer Development Course (12 May)

This course equips trainers with the tools to fulfil their obligations and evidence their activity for the impending GMC trainer approval process.

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Events

The College offers a wide range of educational events for professionals, from medical students interested in surgery to surgical trainees and consultant specialists. Browse the wide range of College events, conferences and symposia.

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Membership

Become part of RCSEd’s global network of 32,000+ healthcare professionals dedicated to surgical excellence. Gain prestigious accreditation, career support, and exclusive benefits. With membership levels tailored to each career stage, join us in advancing patient care and safety worldwide.

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Supporting surgical careers for over 500 years.

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Education & Exams

The College runs a large range of exams and courses for healthcare professionals, covering various surgical specialties and dentistry. These exams and courses are designed to assess and certify the knowledge, skills, and competence of candidates at different stages of their careers, from surgical trainees to consultant specialists.

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  • RCSEd Mentor Development Programme (Birmingham)
  • Informed Consent: Sharing the Decision (ICONS) (Birmingham)
  • Core Skills in Orthopaedic Surgery (Edinburgh)
  • True Cut: Making Sense of Mistakes (Edinburgh)
  • Laparoscopic Skills in Emergency Surgery (Edinburgh)
  • Training the Trainers: Trainer Development Course (Edinburgh)

Surgeons' Hall Museums

The award-winning Surgeons' Hall Museums are open from 10am-5pm, 7 days a week, with free entry for Fellows and Members of the College.

RCSEd News

  • Registrations Are Now Open: Smiles Across the Globe – Cutting-Edge Paediatric Dentistry Conference 2025

    The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is proud to host the Smiles Across the Globe - Cutting-Edge Paediatric Dentistry Conference, taking place on 19-20 September 2025. This event is organised in partnership with the American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD).

  • Donations Sought to Commission Painting Celebrating Women in Surgery

    Help us reach our target of £10,000 to commission a unique painting to pay tribute to the pivotal role of women in surgery.

  • 2024 Awardee of the Professor Jimmy James Prize in Plastic Surgery

    The Professor Jimmy James Prize in Plastic surgery is an annual recognition opportunity, awarded annually to the highest scoring candidate of the COSECSA Fellowship examination in plastic surgery. The prize was established in 2022, by Judith James, the wife of the late Professor Jimmy James, to commemorate her husband.

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Patient Safety Group

Upholding patient safety and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are core values of the College, with our multidisciplinary patient safety group coordinating the College’s approach to this global health priority.

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Triennial and ICOSET Conference 2025

Register for the 2025 RCSEd Triennial and ICOSET Conference and save the conference dates in your diary.