Foundation Trainees Surgical Societies UK (FTSS - UK)
About Us:
The Foundation Trainees Surgical Societies (FTSS) offer a forum and a platform for all junior doctors considering training in and a career in surgery. It also offers insight in to transitioning on to core surgical training. Established in 2020, FTSS-UK has been set up by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in such a manner that there is regional representation and national collaboration in all FTSS activities. By joining one of our regional societies, you become part of a national organisation dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and advancement in surgical practice. Joining a regional FTSS also makes you eligible for affiliate status in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. This webpage links all the FTSS societies across the UK
We are delighted to welcome you to the FTSS and the RCSEd family.
Organisation:
Structurally, the FTSS UK operates as a central hub for our associated regional societies spread regionally throughout the UK. Membership of one society offers access to all our College benefits and much more. To find your regional society visit the FTSS UK Contacts page.
Our Objectives:
The FTSS objectives are;
- To inspire young doctors to become the next generation of surgeons, and encourage representation from a wide and diverse group of motivated trainees.
- To provide the resources to help trainees develop their surgical skills via both virtual platforms and practical courses.
- To develop a network of enthusiastic foundation trainees across the United Kingdom to facilitate collaborations in learning, training and research.
These objectives will be achieved through events, courses and workshops exclusively tailored to foundation trainees, helping you develop the necessary skills to succeed in a career in surgery.
College Events and Webinars
The FTSS host a number of exclusive webinars for its membership, these can be watched live, or accessed later from our archives.
Visit the FTSS UK Webinars page for further details.
Upcoming Events
Foundation Trainees Surgical Society National Conference
Course/Event Date: Saturday 20 July 2024
Location: Edinburgh - RCSEd
Building on the success of last year’s event, the Foundation Trainees Surgical Societies are excited to announce their 2024 conference, open to all medical students, junior doctors and core trainees interested in a future surgical career.
The main theme for this year’s conference is ‘Future Horizons and Innovation in Surgery’. The conference aims to provide an inspirational and informative event which will explore all the routes through surgical training, including non-traditional paths. It will also allow for great networking opportunities and the chance to meet fellow foundation trainees.
This conference aims to:
- Promote the choice of surgical training to foundation level doctors.
- Inform junior doctors about alternative training pathways in surgery.
- Provide an insight into sub-specialities and career choices within surgery.
- Offer insight into career pathways that include less than full time training and innovation.
- Provide opportunities for junior doctors’ professional development and awareness, networking, and facilitate face-to-face free paper presentations.
For more information, and to book your place please visit Event/Course Details - Foundation Trainees Surgical Society National Conference | RCSEd.
Abstract submissions are currently being accepted from medical students and trainees for consideration of presentation at this conference. The deadline for submissions is Thursday 30 May 2024. Abstracts can be submitted here.
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