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Awards of Membership and Fellowship of the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH) Re-Opens! 

Following the successful introduction of the 2023 awards, The Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian (FRRHH) is delighted to announce the re-opening of applications for the second intake of awards of Membership and Fellowship. This prestigious opportunity offers global recognition for professionals in remote, rural and humanitarian healthcare.

RCSEd Fellows and Members Celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours List 2024

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is proud to celebrate many of our Fellows and Members who have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2024 for their achievements and service across a wide range of healthcare.

RCSEd Voices Concerns over SCPs Performing High-Risk Surgery

As an organisation focused on improving standards of surgical care and patient outcomes, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is extremely concerned about the recent publication in the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) (“Laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by a surgical care practitioner: a review of outcomes”) detailing the experience of a Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies.

Other RCSEd News

RCSEd Celebrates New Members and Fellows at Diploma Ceremony

Published: 30 August 2019

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh offers congratulations to all new Members and Fellows attending our latest Diploma Presentation Ceremony on Friday 30 August. Our membership stretches across the world and we are proud to have such a diverse range of Diplomates accepting their awards today.

Council Election Results Announced

Published: 30 August 2019

After a recent ballot of the College’s Members and Fellows, the College is pleased to announce the following appointments to Council: Clare McNaught (re-elected), Ian Hawthorn (re-elected), Zahid Raza (re-elected), Chris Caddy and Phil Turner.

Supporting Trainee Doctors as They Prepare for Work in the NHS - Response to Heath Education England

Published: 29 August 2019

Embarking on a medical career is daunting and one of the major issues new doctors face is the reduction in pastoral and peer support which used to be provided within the firm structure. Ensuring new doctors are ready for the challenges they face is essential for them to be able to provide the highest levels of patient care and maintain patient safety.

RCSEd Signs Agreement to Support Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) in Malaysia

Published: 23 August 2019

Professor Mike Griffin, RCSEd President, has signed an agreement with Professor April Roslani, President of the College of Surgeons of Malaysia, to support the delivery of Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) courses in Malaysia.

RCSEd Joins 16 Other Health Organisations to Warn of Danger to Patient Safety from a No-Deal Brexit

Published: 22 August 2019

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has joined 16 other Royal Colleges and medical organisations in writing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to warn of the danger to the NHS of a no-deal Brexit. The letter urges the UK Government to consider the implications for patient safety during its decision making and negotiations with the EU.