What we do
As one of the world's leading surgical colleges, we are dedicated to developing the people behind our profession. We are here to support our members throughout every stage of their career.
Education & Exams
The College offers a diverse range of Exams and Courses for healthcare professionals across various surgical specialties and dentistry. Explore the full selection of courses and exams available at RCSEd.
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Career Hub
The College offers a variety of support and development opportunities for our membership and the wider healthcare community, covering various disciplines and career paths.
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Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our policy and guidelines hub has a range of essential resources covering various topics pertinent to professional practice and surgical excellence.
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Patient Safety at RCSEd
Upholding patient safety and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are core values of the College, with our multidisciplinary patient safety group coordinating the College’s approach to this global health priority.
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Our Council
The College’s Council Members come from a range of disciplines and represent the diverse interests across the profession.
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Our Office Bearers
The Office Bearers along with 15 elected members, one trainee member and the Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery make up the the members of Council which acts as the governing body for the College.
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Our Committees
The College hosts several committees that guide and give voice to various disciplines and topics of focus within the membership.
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Court of Regents
The Court of Regents exists to provide informed but informal advice to the College on key areas of strategic importance, critical challenges and arising opportunities.
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Our Surgical Specialty Boards
Interest groups and surgical specialties are represented by 11 Surgical Specialty Boards (SSBs), which ensure that the membership's specialist professional interests have a voice within the College.
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Professional Standards Office
The Professional Standards Office (PSO) is responsible for ensuring that the RCSEd’s core educational, examination and audit activities are focused on continuously improving patient care and surgical standards.
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Our Groups and Networks
We have a number of groups within the College consisting of our Younger Fellows Group, Regional Surgical Network and International Surgical Ambassadors.
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Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS)
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) promotes excellence in global oral health through education, examination and engagement. The Faculty's mission is for people across the world to have access to high quality dental care wherever they live.
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Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT)
The purpose of The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) is to enhance patient care and safety by promoting the highest standards of training in dentistry and to support trainers in developing their roles.
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Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST)
The Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) is the first of its kind in the UK and its purpose is to help support and develop surgeons in their role as surgical trainers. It works to increase the profile and recognition of surgical education and training.
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Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC)
Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs) and Surgical First Assistants (SFAs) are an integral part of the modern surgical workforce. The aim of the Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) is to offer support and career development opportunities.
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Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC)
Pre-hospital care is a well-established branch of medicine practiced by a broad range of practitioners. The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care's (FPHC) aim is to set and maintain clinical standards for all practitioners in this evolving specialty.
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Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH)
The primary objective of the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH) is to improve the health outcomes of individuals living and working in remote, rural, austere and life threatening areas of the world.
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About Us
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is dedicated to improving patient safety and championing the highest standards of surgical and dental practice. Find out how we achieve this through our professional activities.
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History and Vision
Established in 1505, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is the oldest surgical College in the world. Learn about the origins of the College and how it has developed over the years.
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Our President
Professor Rowan Parks is the 176th and current president of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).
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Code of Conduct
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh's Code of Conduct reflects the College values and sets out the expected standards of ethics, probity and behaviour expected from the membership of the RCSEd.
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Access an extensive range of information resources from the 15th century to the present at the Library and Archive.
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Membership
Join RCSEd as an Affiliate, Member or Fellow and make your mark in an organisation dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in surgical practice.
Work for us
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has a long and distinguished history, and is committed to providing a first class service to all its stakeholders. The College values the talents and abilities of its employees and seeks to foster an open, co-operative, friendly and dynamic environment in which employees and the College alike can thrive
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