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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.

Other RCSEd News

RCSEd's Views on the New Diagnostic Hubs in England

RCSEd's Views on the New Diagnostic Hubs in England - Read more

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is pleased at the announcement of 19 new diagnostic hubs in England, following the publication of figures that show the existing hubs have now performed over 3 million tests, scans and checks.



Nominations Sought for College Council Vacancy

Nominations Sought for College Council Vacancy - Read more

The Council of the College is seeking nominations for three vacancies which will arise on Council at the AGM in November 2023 when Mr Silva, Professor Watson and Mr Vittal will come to the end of their terms of office.



JCST Fee Decision for 2023–2024 Academic Year

JCST Fee Decision for 2023–2024 Academic Year - Read more

The Surgical Royal Colleges of the UK and Ireland are committed to supporting trainees and maintaining the highest standards in surgical training.



Joint statement on the BMA ballot for junior doctor strike action in England

Joint statement on the BMA ballot for junior doctor strike action in England - Read more

The BMA ballot for junior doctor strike action in England opened on Monday 9 January. As organisations representing surgeons at all stages of their careers, we are aware that many of our members are eligible to vote.



RCSEd and RCPE Launch the Inaugural AoMRC Women In Leadership Conference

RCSEd and RCPE Launch the Inaugural AoMRC Women In Leadership Conference - Read more

In collaboration between The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE), we bring you the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) Women in Leadership Conference.





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