Press Statements


Press Statements from August 2024


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RCSEd Statement on Sexual Misconduct

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh note the outcome of the recent MPTS investigation into the behaviour of Consultant Transplant Surgeon James Gilbert. In light of the findings of the tribunal, the College has initiated an investigation under our disciplinary process with respect to Mr Gilbert. Sexual misconduct of any kind must not be tol…


RCSEd Response to the GMC Workplace Statement

RCSEd Response to the GMC Workplace Statement

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is alarmed at the number of doctors struggling with their workloads as revealed by the GMC. Prof. Rowan Parks, the College President, commented: “These are worrying statistics. A third of doctors are working beyond their rotas and feel unable to cope, almost a quarter have taken a leave of absence link…


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