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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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RCSEd Reacts to News of Abolishing of NHS England

Prof Rowan Parks, President of the College, expressing concern over the impact on surgical training and service delivery.

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Deputy Dean Vacancies

we are now inviting applications for five key leadership positions within the College’s Learning and Assessment structure.

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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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True Cut: Making Sense of Mistakes

Explore the potential for mistakes in surgery and their impacts at this course, taking place on 9 May in Edinburgh.

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Informed Consent: Sharing the Decision (ICONS)

Delegates will gain skills to implement best practices in sharing complex decisions on informed consent at this course on 30 April (Birmingham).

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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

  • Remembering COVID: Your Next Breath Film Release

    The short documentary Your Next Breath was made over the course of two years following the Covid-19 pandemic. After a year on the festival circuit, the multi-nominated film, which has screened at BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying festivals, is being released today, marking the five year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • Leading Paediatric Dentist Appointed as Chair of Exams Board

    Professor Sondos Albadri, an Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry and Vice Dean at Liverpool University, has been appointed as the first Chair of the Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations Board.

  • 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).

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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.