Welcome to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Supporting surgical careers for over 500 years.
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.
Search RCSEd Exams and CoursesSurgeons' 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
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RCSEd welcomes PM's plan to end waiting list backlogs through millions more appointments
We welcome the plans set out by the Prime Minister to tackle waiting lists, based on increasing patient appointments in community diagnostic centres (CDCs) as well as the plans to launch fourteen new and three expanded surgical centres in England by June.
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International Conference Explores Links Between Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Golf Health
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) will host the International Conference on Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Golf Health in March 2025, bringing together experts from around the globe to delve into the intersection of healthcare, sports performance, and the unique demands of golf.
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Patient Safety at RCSEd
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.
Explore the HubTriennial and ICOSET Conference 2025
Register for the 2025 RCSEd Triennial and ICOSET Conference and save the conference dates in your diary.