Triennial & ICOSET Conference 2025

Early Bird rates are available until 20 February 2025. Tickets are limited - book early to avoid disappointment!

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10th Annual FPC Conference

The conference will provide practitioners with an update on recent developments relating to MAP Project & EST Programme including scopes of practice.

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CABC Trauma Course

RCSEd's newly launched CABC Trauma is a hybrid course created to meet the training demands of a UK based Major Trauma Centre ‘Trauma Team’.

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Join RCSEd's Surgical Specialty Boards (SSBs)

Chair, new Members and Trainee Representatives roles available. Closing date: 28 February 2025.

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True Cut: Making Sense of Mistakes

Explore the possibility of mistakes in surgery and their impacts at this course, taking place on 9 May in Edinburgh.

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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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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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  • CABC Trauma (Birmingham)

  • MRCS Part B Surgical Anatomy Revision Day (Wade Programme) (Online)

  • Informed Consent: Sharing the Decision (ICONS) (Birmingham)

  • True Cut: Making Sense of Mistakes

  • Laparoscopic Skills in Emergency Surgery (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


  • 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.

  • Trainees' Committee Elections 2025

    The RCSEd is recruiting new members for the Trainees’ Committee from within the UK-based surgical trainee membership of the College. Up to five vacancies will be up for election in 2025.

  • International Conference Explores Links Between Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Golf Health

    The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) will host the International Conference on Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Golf Health in March 2025, bringing together experts from around the globe to delve into the intersection of healthcare, sports performance, and the unique demands of golf.


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Patient Safety at RCSEd

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

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