Press Statements
Latest Press Statements issued by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd):
RCSEd Statement on the Joint Speciality Fellowship (JSF) examinations
The Joint Speciality Fellowship (JSF) examinations, which cover a variety of surgical specialities in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, are one example of how RCSEd works with partner organisations internationally to help set and assess surgical standards.
- Published: 15 May 2024 | Tags:
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is responsible for setting high-quality professional standards for surgical and dental specialities and assessing doctors who seek to achieve those standards by setting and administering examinations, in the UK and internationally. The Joint Speciality Fellowship (JSF) examinations, which cover a v…
RCSEd President Reacts to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan to Double Medical School Places in England
RCSEd President Reacts to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan to Double Medical School Places in England
- Published: 13 May 2024 | Tags:
Reacting to today’s announcement of an additional 350 medical school places in England for the academic year 2025/26, Professor Rowan Parks, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh stated: “We welcome today’s announcement as an important part of the commitment to double medical school places by 2031 as contained in the NHS Long T…
RCSEd responds to new report that 'NHS dentistry as we know it is gone for good'
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has responded to a new report from the Nuffield Trust health thinktank that "NHS dentistry is at its most perilous point in its 75 year history".
- Published: 19 December 2023 | Tags:
The College has responded to a new report from the Nuffield Trust called 'Bold action or slow decay? The state of NHS dentistry and future policy actions'. The report concluded that "NHS dentistry is at its most perilous point in its 75-year history". Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinbur…
Leading Medical College Calls for UK Government To U-Turn On ‘Concerning’ Visa Crackdown
Leading Medical College Calls for UK Government To U-Turn On ‘Concerning’ Visa Crackdown
- Published: 6 December 2023 | Tags:
Statement from Rowan Parks, President and Tim Graham, Vice President of RCSEd On behalf of the NHS and the entire care workforce, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is dismayed by the UK government’s decision to prevent doctors and other healthcare workers from travelling with their dependents to work in the UK. These dedicated in…
RCSEd acknowledges the Surviving in Scrubs report on sexual violence and misconduct
RCSEd acknowledges the Surviving in Scrubs report on sexual violence and misconduct
- Published: 24 November 2023 | Tags:
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) acknowledges the Surviving in Scrubs report on sexual violence and misconduct, extending respect to survivors who shared their experiences. While distressing, we see this report as a vital step toward eradicating such behaviours in healthcare and society. College President Professor Rowan Parks sa…
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