The Trainees’ Committee of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is dedicated to representing and advocating for trainees. It ensures that trainee perspectives are considered in all College activities.
The committee voices trainee opinions and priorities to the RCSEd Council through its elected representative and collaborates with external bodies like the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the British Medical Association, and the Association of Surgeons in Training. It works closely with the RCSEd policy and public affairs team, providing input on political consultations and strategic projects, such as the #LetsRemoveIt Anti-Bullying and Undermining Campaign.
Additionally, the committee participates in working groups on issues like flexible working and whistleblowing, negotiates trainee benefits such as tax relief for JCST fees, and engages with College members and students at outreach events. It also contributes to College competitions and courses, ensuring trainee interests are represented in education, training, and examination matters.
The Trainees' Committee members are located across the UK and want to hear the views of the RCSEd Trainees it represents.
Trainees' Committee Elections 2025
The RCSEd is recruiting new members for the Trainees’ Committee from within the UK-based surgical trainee membership of the College. Up to five vacancies will be up for election in 2025.
This is an opportunity to join a vibrant and energised group of surgical trainees who over the years have driven change and achieved significant success in areas of trainee life for the betterment of our membership and trainees everywhere. The Trainees’ Committee of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is dedicated to representing and advocating for trainees. It ensures that trainee perspectives are considered in all College activities.
Membership of the Trainees’ Committee involves attendance at meetings of the Committee (approximately four times per annum, online or in the Edinburgh College or Birmingham office), as well as support for other College activities, such as attendance at external meetings/events. The time commitment for membership of the Trainees’ Committee is approximately twelve to fifteen days per year, depending on College and external activities.
The positions will be for an initial period of two years with an opportunity to extend the term for a further 12 months.
The closing date for nominations is 09:00 on Monday 10 February 2025. For more information and nomination requirements, please see the information sheet and form provided at the bottom of the page or contact committeeadministrator@rcsed.ac.uk.
In the event that the number of valid nominees exceeds the number of vacancies, an election will be held.
Click the link on the right to learn more about the role and download the nomination form.
Trainees' Committee Elections 2025
Information Sheet
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Learn moreTrainees' Committee Elections 2025
Nomination Form
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Download hereRCSEd Trainees' Committee Members
Michael Okocha
Chair of the RCSEd Trainees’ Committee
Michael Okocha is Chair of the RCSEd Trainees’ Committee and the trainee representative on Council. Michael is a Pelvic Floor Fellow at St Mark’s Hospital National Bowel Hospital with a notable track record in leadership and surgical education.
Morven Allan
Morven Allan is a General Surgical trainee in South East Scotland. She completed her medical training, foundation and core training in Oxford and London before moving back to Scotland, where she is originally from, for higher surgical training.
Emma Howie
Emma Howie is a ST6 General Surgery trainee, currently on OOPR, completing a PhD at the University of Edinburgh with the Surgical Sabermetrics group.
Iain Rankin
Iain Rankin is a Senior Registrar in Trauma & Orthopaedics at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. He completed his undergraduate training at the University of Glasgow in 2012 and subsequent foundation training in North West Thames.
Majid Rashid
Majid Rashid is a General Surgery trainee in South East Scotland with an interest in oncoplastic breast surgery. He is enthusiastic about medical education, medical leadership and how both can impact on patient safety.
Ngozi Sylvia Anyaugo
Ngozi Sylvia Anyaugo is a General Surgery trainee (ST4) in East of England, with an interest in Upper GI Surgery. Ngozi hopes to work with the college on anti-bullying policies, advocate for trainees, and highlight training gaps.
Matthew Goldsworthy
Matthew Goldsworthy is a Specialty Registrar in General Surgery. He qualified in medicine from the University of Leeds before undertaking surgical training in the North West of England.
Navnit Makaram
Navnit Makaram is a Specialty Trainee in Trauma and Orthopaedics on the South-East Scotland rotation and a Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh.
Alexandra Haddon
Alexandra Haddon is a Speciality Registrar in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in South East of Scotland. She completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of Aberdeen and subsequent foundation training in South East Scotland.
Luke Chan
Luke Chan is a run-through Urology ST5 in Yorkshire. He graduated with Honours from the University of Edinburgh in 2017 and has been a member of the College since 2018.