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RCSEd Voices Concerns over SCPs Performing High-Risk Surgery

RCSEd Voices Concerns over SCPs Performing High-Risk Surgery

As an organisation focused on improving standards of surgical care and patient outcomes, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is extremely concerned about the recent publication in the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) (“Laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by a surgical care practitioner: a review of outcomes”) detailing the experience of a Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Partners with the David Nott Foundation to Deliver Trauma Surgery Training

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Partners with the David Nott Foundation to Deliver Trauma Surgery Training

In a landmark collaboration aimed at addressing the critical shortage of skilled surgical care in conflict and disaster zones, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is teaming up with the David Nott Foundation (DNF) to later this year host their Hostile Environment Surgical Training UK (HEST-UK) course at the College in Edinburgh.

Nominations Open for Trainee member of Council 2024

Nominations Open for Trainee member of Council 2024

Nominations are invited for this key opportunity for the opinion of our Trainee membership to influence College policy in the future on a wide range of issues including training, education, assessment and future service delivery. The Trainee member of Council also co-chairs the Trainee Committee during their term of office.

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The Faculty of Dental Surgery are recruiting for International Dental Ambassadors

The Faculty of Dental Surgery are recruiting for International Dental Ambassadors - Read more

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is adding to its network of International Dental Ambassadors (IDAs). This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of a network of IDAs engaged in promoting the College worldwide.



International Surgical Ambassador Network Opportunities

International Surgical Ambassador Network Opportunities - Read more

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is adding to its network of International Surgical Ambassadors (ISAs). This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of a network of ISAs engaged in promoting the College worldwide.



Scholarships for Future Leaders in Ophthalmology

Scholarships for Future Leaders in Ophthalmology - Read more

The University of Edinburgh is delighted to announce that they plan to award 9 scholarships this summer for successful international applicants to their Master of Surgery (ChM) in Clinical Ophthalmology programme, thanks to the very generous support of The David and Molly Pyott Foundation.



The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Partners with the David Nott Foundation to Deliver Trauma Surgery Training

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Partners with the David Nott Foundation to Deliver Trauma Surgery Training  - Read more

In a landmark collaboration aimed at addressing the critical shortage of skilled surgical care in conflict and disaster zones, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is teaming up with the David Nott Foundation (DNF) to later this year host their Hostile Environment Surgical Training UK (HEST-UK) course at the College in Edinburgh.



Press Release: Winner is Crowned at the RCSEd Dental Clinical Skills Competition Grand Final 2023-2024

Winner is Crowned at the RCSEd Dental Clinical Skills Competition Grand Final 2023-2024 - Read more

This year’s RCSEd Dental Clinical Skills Competition Grand Final took place on 21 March and we are pleased to announce that Vicki Rees from the University of Liverpool is the 1st place winner of the National event. On winning, Vicki Rees said: “It’s been an incredible day representing the University of Liverpool, and winning has left me speec…





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