Membership
Membership of the FTSS is obtained by joining one of our regional surgical societies. You can find a full list of FTSS societies on our FTSS - UK Contacts page.
To be eligible to join, you must be a Foundation Year Trainee, or a junior doctor working towards core surgical training in the UK. Currently there is no joining or membership fee.
For further information on how to become a member visit our FTSS - UK Contacts page.
Benefits
Membership of the FTSS comes with a number or benefits and are constantly evolving. See the list below for full details on all benefits of joining the FTSS. Membership of the FTSS also grants affiliate membership to RCSEd. Information on the full range of RCSEd benefits is available online.
- Explore a wealth of educational resources, including webinars and reports
- Access to RSA webinars and trainee based case studies and career sessions
- Exclusive access to lectures and podcasts
- Access to Acland Anatomy
- Personal Library Services
- Non-technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) resources
- Become a part of the FTSS network and gain access to local and regional based events
- Access to MRCS lectures, teaching webinars and case based discussions
- Advice on core trainee interview techniques
- Discounts on many of our courses, conferences and events
- TOTUM card with over 200 discounts in the UK and around the world
- Discounted accommodation at Ten Hill Place Hotel
- Discounts on private events and celebrations
- Free entry to our Museum
- Privilege Card entitles you to a 15% discount on food and beverage in all our outlets
- Online discounts for medical publishers, including Oxford University Press, Wiley-Blackwell and more
- Opportunities to become a member of one of our boards and committees which actively influence developments
- Get our support through every step of your surgical career and beyond
- Exclusive access to comprehensive information related to CPD
- Unlimited, free verification service - contact verifications@rcsed.ac.uk