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RCSEd Voices Concerns over SCPs Performing High-Risk Surgery

As an organisation focused on improving standards of surgical care and patient outcomes, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is extremely concerned about the recent publication in the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) (“Laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by a surgical care practitioner: a review of outcomes”) detailing the experience of a Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Partners with the David Nott Foundation to Deliver Trauma Surgery Training

In a landmark collaboration aimed at addressing the critical shortage of skilled surgical care in conflict and disaster zones, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is teaming up with the David Nott Foundation (DNF) to later this year host their Hostile Environment Surgical Training UK (HEST-UK) course at the College in Edinburgh.

Nominations Open for Trainee member of Council 2024

Nominations are invited for this key opportunity for the opinion of our Trainee membership to influence College policy in the future on a wide range of issues including training, education, assessment and future service delivery. The Trainee member of Council also co-chairs the Trainee Committee during their term of office.

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Press Release: Leading Medical College's Faculty of Dental Surgery Scoops Prestigious Award

Published: 4 December 2023

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Dental Education Institution – Scotland’ at the Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2023. The recognition comes as a result of the Faculty’s unwavering commitment, expertise, and innovative contribu…

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RCSEd Launches New Membership Fee Offer

Published: 24 November 2023 | Tags:

The 'Surgeons' Saver' offer has landed for Members and Fellows in the UK. The College is investing both in the benefits we offer to all our Members and Fellows, and in particular in supporting our younger professionals to develop their careers.

Press Statement: RCSEd acknowledges the Surviving in Scrubs report on sexual violence and misconduct

Published: 24 November 2023

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) acknowledges the Surviving in Scrubs report on sexual violence and misconduct, extending respect to survivors who shared their experiences. While distressing, we see this report as a vital step toward eradicating such behaviours in healthcare and society. College President Professor Rowan Parks sa…

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Press Statement: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh comment on the media article covering 'Mouth-cancer deaths fear over NHS dentist shortage

Published: 10 November 2023

The Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh are concerned at today’s news that oral cancers have risen significantly. Dental Faculty Dean Grant McIntyre commented: This is very worrying news. It highlights the profound impact when people struggle to access periodic NHS dental check-ups, potentially leading to delayed diagnos…

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Pride of Britain Awarded to Member of the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care

Published: 7 November 2023 | Tags:

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The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care Faculty member, Duncan Tripp was given a prestigious Pride of Britain Award at a televised event held at London’s Grosvenor House in October.