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RCSEd Statement on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

The College welcomes the introduction of the
Tobacco and Vapes Bill which has now passed its
first hurdle in the House of Commons.

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Cutting Edge Education

The College runs a large range of exams and courses for healthcare professionals, covering various surgical specialties and dentistry.

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Triennial and ICOSET Conference 2025

Abstract submissions now open!

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HOPE Course

Develop your skills to perform humanitarian orthopaedic and plastic surgery in low resource austere environments | Monday 2 April 2025

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MRCS Part B Webinar Series

Join our webinar series for expert exam tips, resources, and strategies from candidates and examiners.

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FST 2024 Annual Conference

Monday 2 December 2024

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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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  • COSMOS (Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons) – Module B
  • COSMOS (Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons) – Module A
  • Edinburgh Aortic Course - Principles of Open Aortic Surgery (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.

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RCSEd News

  • RCSEd International Office Moves to New Location in Putrajaya, Malaysia

    The College’s office in Kuala Lumpur has recently moved into an exciting new location; a bespoke office space in the new administrative capital Putrajaya.

  • The FST Annual Conference 2024 – Why the Event is Essential for Medical Educators

    The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) are delighted to announce the upcoming Annual Faculty of Surgical Trainers Conference taking place on 2 December.

  • The RCSEd Faculty of Dental Surgery Launches New Suite of Diploma Examinations

    The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) has launched a new and innovative suite of examinations designed to formally access and recognise dental practitioners who have gained enhanced skills and expertise in a defined area of dental practice.

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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.

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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.