Press Statements


Latest Press Statements issued by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd):

World Leading Medical Bodies Form Partnership To Support Surgical Educators

World Leading Medical Bodies Form Partnership To Support Surgical Educators

Two leading medical bodies have joined forces to launch a range of new initiatives aimed at those working in surgical training. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Surgical Trainers has announced a collaboration with Imperial College London’s Department of Surgery and Cancer, in a move which will provide support to surgical edu…


RCSEd Responds to NHS Recovery Plan Unveiled by First Minister

RCSEd Responds to NHS Recovery Plan Unveiled by First Minister

In response to the NHS Recovery Plan unveiled earlier today by the First Minister, Professor Michael Griffin OBE, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, said: While I am entirely supportive of the principles set out in the NHS Recovery Plan, I am doubtful about how much of a difference some of these measures will make in the sh…


New Initiatives For Remote, Rural And Humanitarian Healthcare Workers Unveiled

New Initiatives For Remote, Rural And Humanitarian Healthcare Workers Unveiled

A series of key new initiatives aimed at supporting those working in remote, rural and humanitarian healthcare have been unveiled by a leading surgical College.  The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), which is home to the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH), has announced a number of significant new updates wh…


Statement from RCSEd President on Concerning Early Retirement Figures

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh notes today’s figures showing the number of doctor’s retiring early has trebled since 2008 with alarm but not surprise.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh notes today’s figures showing the number of doctor’s retiring early has trebled since 2008 with alarm but not surprise. College President, Professor Michael Griffin, said: “We have been deeply concerned with the number of doctors surrendering their medical license due to stress, burnout, bullying and po…


RCSEd President Marks 4th annual Windrush Day

To mark the fourth annual Windrush Day, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh President, Professor Michael Griffin OBE, commented: Ever since it was founded in 1948, the NHS has always benefitted from the skills, commitment and expertise that migrants from all over the work have brought to it. Today is an important way to celebrate their vital…




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