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What is surgical mentoring and why is it important for everyone?
Emma Stapleton (RCSEd Mentoring Lead) and Lisa Hadfield-Law tell you all you need to know about the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh's mentoring scheme, emphasising the importance of defining mentoring distinctly from coaching and other forms of support. The speakers discuss the transition to online mentoring, the expectations of mentees, and the significance of diversity in relationships.
President’s Handover Corner - Professor Rowan Parks and Dr Clare McNaught
Let's Talk Surgery podcast host and Consultant Robotic Colorectal Surgeon Gregory Ekatah sat down with Professor Rowan Parks and Dr Clare McNaught prior to Dr McNaught officially taking office as the College's new President on 17 November. Professor Parks reflected on his past three years as President, sharing highlights from this time. Dr McNaught shared her top priorities for the coming years.
All You Need to Know About the MRCS!
Calling all medical students, foundation doctors, core trainees and anyone planning to sit their MRCS Part A! Join John Hines, Dean of Examinations at RCSEd and former Chair of the Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Exams Committee, as he talks to Jon Lund, Dean of Education, about all aspects of the MRCS, including many top tips for success. Essential listening for anyone considering taking the exam.
World Patient Safety Day 2025 - Leadership and Patient Safety
Claire Morgan, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and Deputy Chair of the College’s Patient Safety Group, and Gregory Ekatah, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and host of RCSEd’s Let’s Talk Surgery podcast, speak with Professor Sanjiv Sharma, Paediatric Intensive Care Consultant and Chief Medical Officer at Barts Health, about his leadership journey, challenges, and reflections on WPSD 2025.
Beyond The Knife E08: The Barber Surgeons Of Edinburgh
Welcome to Beyond the Knife – where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we're joined by Thomas Elliott, Head of Surgeons' Hall Museums, as he takes us deep into the world of Edinburgh’s Barber Surgeons. From bloodletting to trephination, uncover the early-and often astonishing-practices that laid the groundwork for modern surgery. You won’t look at your local barber the same way again.
