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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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Library and Archive

Access an extensive range of information resources from the 15th century to the present at the Library and Archive.

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President Rowan Parks

Professor Rowan Parks is the 176th and current president of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).

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RCSEd 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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