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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.

RCSEd Welcomes Election Focus on NHS Dentistry

We are delighted that dentistry is being taken seriously by all the parties in the election and has featured in many manifestos and media interviews.

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RCSEd Launches New Membership Fee Offer

Published: 24 November 2023 | Tags:

The 'Surgeons' Saver' offer has landed for Members and Fellows in the UK. The College is investing both in the benefits we offer to all our Members and Fellows, and in particular in supporting our younger professionals to develop their careers.

Press Statement: RCSEd acknowledges the Surviving in Scrubs report on sexual violence and misconduct

Published: 24 November 2023

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) acknowledges the Surviving in Scrubs report on sexual violence and misconduct, extending respect to survivors who shared their experiences. While distressing, we see this report as a vital step toward eradicating such behaviours in healthcare and society. College President Professor Rowan Parks sa…

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Press Statement: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh comment on the media article covering 'Mouth-cancer deaths fear over NHS dentist shortage

Published: 10 November 2023

The Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh are concerned at today’s news that oral cancers have risen significantly. Dental Faculty Dean Grant McIntyre commented: This is very worrying news. It highlights the profound impact when people struggle to access periodic NHS dental check-ups, potentially leading to delayed diagnos…

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Pride of Britain Awarded to Member of the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care

Published: 7 November 2023 | Tags:

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The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care Faculty member, Duncan Tripp was given a prestigious Pride of Britain Award at a televised event held at London’s Grosvenor House in October.

The RCSEd Dental Survey – Have Your Say

Published: 2 November 2023

The RCSEd Faculty of Dental Surgery are looking to gain your valued thoughts on RCSEd examinations and the support available in your chosen dental career pathway.