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Important update on the MRCS Part B and DO-HNS Part 2 examinations in the UK and Ireland in February 2021

Important update on the MRCS Part B and DO-HNS Part 2 examinations in the UK and Ireland in February 2021 - Read more

Due to the current rise in COVID-19 infections, which has led to new lockdown restrictions and increased pressure on the health services in the UK and Ireland, the Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE) and the four Surgical Royal Colleges of the United Kingdom and in Ireland have taken the difficult decision to cancel the MRCS Part B and DO-HNS Part 2 examinations that had been scheduled to take place in February 2021.



Impact of new COVID restrictions on College activities

Impact of new COVID restrictions on College activities - Read more

The recent announcement made by the Prime Minister to increase restrictions across many parts of the UK, followed by the First Minister of Scotland effectively putting Scotland into lockdown from the 26th December, has meant that we have had to review our activities in January 2021.



College Appointments

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On behalf of the Council of the College, we are pleased to announce the appointments of Mr Zahid Raza as RCSEd Convener of Examinations and Mr Aidan Fitzgerald as RCSEd Convener of Education.

Also, the appointments of Mr Haroon Rehman as the elected Trainee representative on Council for two years, and Mr Yuri Kulikov who has been elected as the SAS representative on College Council for five years, both of whom will take up their roles in November 2020.



RCSEd Statement on Dental Examinations

RCSEd Statement on Dental Examinations - Read more

The Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is committed to providing the best possible examinations and assessments to candidates. Any proposed alterations to any aspect of an exam whether online or face-to-face are first measured against our three principles.



Online Delivery of MFDS Part 1 Examination Autumn 2020

Online Delivery of MFDS Part 1 Examination Autumn 2020  - Read more

The MFDS Management Board has taken the decision to hold all the forthcoming Autumn diets of the MFDS Part 1 Examinations via an online delivery method.





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