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RCSEd Funding Recognition Opportunities

Develop your skills, broaden your experience abroad and advance your surgical or dental career with our awards, medals and grant opportunities.

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UN International Day of Peace

The College recognises the efforts of our Surgeons, Dentists and Faculty members who undertake humanitarian work at significant personal risk.

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Recognition and Prevention of Injury and Deterioration

Book the RAPID course for hands-on training in managing surgical patients and enhancing patient care and safety through practical simulation.

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Events Calendar

Discover our calendar of surgical and dental activities, including conferences, webinars and symposia for students, trainees, surgeons and dentists. Explore national and regional events and stay up to date with the latest in healthcare and surgery.

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Membership

Our membership provides the support and resources you need to succeed in your surgical career, with levels tailored to each stage. Become part of the world’s leading royal surgical college, connecting over 33,000 surgeons and dental professionals advancing patient care and safety worldwide.

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Discover the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

For over 500 years, we’ve supported surgeons, dentists and healthcare professionals to advance their surgical careers and improve patient care worldwide.

Exams & Courses

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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  • Recognition And Prevention of Injury and Deterioration (RAPID)
  • Preparation Course for the Diploma in Special Care Dentistry
  • Core Skills in Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Membership in Implant Dentistry

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

  • RCSEd Volunteer Survey 2025

    Have your say in the RCSEd Volunteer Survey 2025. Share your experience or thoughts on volunteering with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Help shape our new volunteering strategy and make opportunities more accessible for all Members and Fellows. Closes Friday 31 October 2025.

  • Call for Nominations: Vice Dean (UK) Role Opens at RCSEd’s Faculty of Dental Surgery

    The Faculty of Dental Surgery invites nominations for the role of Vice Dean (UK). Applicants must be a current or former member of Dental Council of RCSEd, a FDS Fellow in good standing and in good standing with the GDC or their local regulator.

  • Final Sitting of MRCS (ENT) OSCE Announced for February 2026

    This announcement is for candidates wishing to register for the final opportunity to sit the MRCS (ENT) OSCE examination.

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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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Funding and Recognition Opportunities

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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