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Triennial & ICOSET Conference 2025

Dive into the future of surgery with cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking ideas that will shape the next era of medical excellence.

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National Clinical Impact Award 2025

Applications are invited from young consultants and senior trainees who are Fellows or Members of RCSEd in good standing in England and Wales.

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RCSEd Diploma

RCSEd Awards

Applications are open for the Farquharson Award and the Hunter Doig Medal. Apply and submit by Friday 23 May.

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JCST Research Lead - Intercollegiate Post

The Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST) is recruiting for a Research Lead. Apply by Monday 12 May.

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Informed Consent: Sharing the Decision (ICONS)

Delegates will gain skills to implement best practices in sharing complex decisions on informed consent at this course on 30 April (Birmingham).

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Events

The College offers a wide range of educational events for professionals, from medical students interested in surgery to surgical trainees and consultant specialists. Browse the wide range of College events, conferences and symposia.

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Membership

Become part of RCSEd’s global network of 32,000+ healthcare professionals dedicated to surgical excellence. Gain prestigious accreditation, career support, and exclusive benefits. With membership levels tailored to each career stage, join us in advancing patient care and safety worldwide.

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Supporting surgical careers for over 500 years.

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Education & Exams

The College runs a large range of exams and courses for healthcare professionals, covering various surgical specialties and dentistry. These exams and courses are designed to assess and certify the knowledge, skills, and competence of candidates at different stages of their careers, from surgical trainees to consultant specialists.

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  • RCSEd Mentor Development Programme (Birmingham)
  • Informed Consent: Sharing the Decision (ICONS) (Birmingham)
  • Core Skills in Orthopaedic Surgery (Edinburgh)
  • True Cut: Making Sense of Mistakes (Edinburgh)
  • Laparoscopic Skills in Emergency Surgery (Edinburgh)
  • Training the Trainers: Trainer Development Course (Edinburgh)

Surgeons' Hall Museums

The award-winning Surgeons' Hall Museums are open from 10am-5pm, 7 days a week, with free entry for Fellows and Members of the College.

RCSEd News

  • National Clinical Impact Awards: 2025 Applications Now Open

    The 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) are open for applications from Tuesday 01 April and close on Tuesday 27 May at 17:00 BST.

  • Launch of Joseph E Bavaria - RCSEd Aortic Travelling Fellowship

    The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, is delighted to welcome applications for the new Joseph E Bavaria - RCSEd Aortic Travelling Fellowship. The Fellowship intends to support those undertaking a traveling fellowship in Aortic Surgery, as part of their specialist training and professional development.

  • Donations Sought to Commission Painting Celebrating Women in Surgery

    Help us reach our target of £10,000 to commission a unique painting to pay tribute to the pivotal role of women in surgery.

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Patient Safety Group

Upholding patient safety and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are core values of the College, with our multidisciplinary patient safety group coordinating the College’s approach to this global health priority.

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Triennial and ICOSET Conference 2025

Register for the 2025 RCSEd Triennial and ICOSET Conference and save the conference dates in your diary.