The Trainees career hub offers a range of support and resources for surgical trainees. It includes representation through the Trainees' Committee, a platform for junior doctors via the Foundation Trainees Surgical Societies UK (FTSS-UK), and access to the Intercollegiate Surgical Logbook for tracking career progress. Additionally, the Surgical Education Research and Innovation Lab (SERI Lab) focuses on advancing surgical education, while the Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons (CoSMoS) programme provides specialised training. The Core Trainee Forum aims to enhance early-stage surgical training, and the Surgical Mentoring Scheme connects trainees with experienced mentors to support their professional growth.
Groups & Networks for Trainees'
Trainees' Committee
The Trainees’ Committee of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is dedicated to representing and advocating for trainees. It ensures that trainee perspectives are considered in all College activities.
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Foundation Trainees Surgical Societies UK (FTSS)
The Foundation Trainees Surgical Societies UK (FTSS-UK) offer a forum and a platform for all junior doctors considering training in and a career in surgery. It also offers insight in to transitioning on to core surgical training.
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Core Trainee Forum
The Core Trainee Forum was established by core surgical trainees, with the mission to enhance surgical training for those at the beginning of their careers.
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Surgical Mentoring Scheme
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Surgical Mentoring Scheme connects surgical trainees seeking mentorship with a diverse group of trained surgical mentors from across the UK. This scheme is designed to help surgical trainees unravel their potential and support their professional development.
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Parental Leave Resources for Trainees
Explore our Parental Leave Resources for Trainees, designed for those thinking about or have already started planning for a family. The RCSEd Trainees' Committee has created a guide to help you navigate essential paperwork and forms. This resource covers maternity leave, shared parental leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, and returning to work.
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Intercollegiate Surgical Logbook
The Intercollegiate Surgical Logbook is managed by RCSEd and is a collaborative project of all four surgical royal colleges. The logbook has strong links to the JCST and the specialty associations. It provides a lifetime service to surgeons of all grades and specialties, as well as a growing number of allied healthcare professionals and students.
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Surgical Education Research and Innovation Lab (SERI Lab)
In 2024, the College has launched a new group focused on surgical education research and innovation. The aim of the SERI Lab is to build a body of academic work to understand how best to equip tomorrow’s surgeons and teams to care for tomorrow's patients effectively, compassionately, excellently and safely, and to enjoy long and rewarding careers.
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Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons (CoSMoS)
A Four-Part, Modular Programme for Surgical Trainees.
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Are you a student, foundation doctor or trainee? Affiliate with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and we will lead and support you at every step of your career journey. Being part of our affiliate network will also give you access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities that you might otherwise miss out on.
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