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For over 500 years, we’ve supported surgeons, dentists and healthcare professionals to advance their surgical careers and improve patient care worldwide.
Exams & Courses Calendar
We’re here to support your surgical career. RCSEd offers exams and courses for surgeons, dentists and healthcare professionals across multiple specialties, helping you grow your knowledge, build your skills and succeed at every stage of your career.
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RCSEd News
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New Dental Examinations Now Open for Applications
Dentists can now apply online for the first diets of the revised MFDS and the 10 new Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations. These exams will, take place in October. These assessments lead to membership or fellowship of one or more Royal Colleges and provide robust evidence of the level of competence achieved at key stages of a dentist’s professional career.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Launch Surgical and Dental Manifestos for Upcoming Welsh Elections
The College has published its surgical and dental manifestos ahead of the Welsh elections on 7 May. The surgical manifesto focuses on new models of care, innovation, NHS infrastructure investment and workforce wellbeing and retention. The dental manifesto calls for strengthening the NHS dental workforce, prioritising public health and increasing awareness of head and neck cancers across Wales.
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RCSEd Dental Triennial Conference 2026: Call for Abstracts
RCSEd invites abstract submissions for free paper presentations at the Dental Triennial Conference 2026. We welcome abstracts showcasing original research, innovation, and clinical application related to digital intelligence in dentistry. Submissions should align with the conference theme and demonstrate clear clinical, educational, or translational impact.
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Funding & Awards
Explore our funding and recognition portfolio, including research fellowships, travelling fellowships, grants, scholarships and bursaries. We also celebrate achievements through a prestigious portfolio of medals, lectureships, prizes, professorships and awards. Opportunities are open to Members and Fellows across all career stages and specialties.
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Patient Safety Group
The Patient Safety Group (PSG) exists to ensure that the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) core professional standards, training and educational activities are focused on continuously improving patient safety and reducing harm, while coordinating the College’s approach to this global health priority.
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