Whether you’re just starting out in surgery or looking to advance your expertise, our latest courses and events are designed to help you grow your skills, build confidence, and take the next step in your career.
Explore tailored learning opportunities for every stage, including Medical Students to FY2, CT and ST Grades, Consultants, SAS, and Dental professionals.
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Medical Students to FY2
15 February 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This one-day course was designed to address the lack of structured basic surgical skills training courses for medical students intending to follow a career in surgery. It aims to introduce participants to these safe basic surgical techniques that are common to all surgical practices.
Future Surgeons: Key Skills
Date: 15 February 2027
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Book here29 April 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
The Patient Safety Committee of the RCSEd invite you to the inaugural College Surgical Safety Summit which will take place at our historic campus in the heart of the vibrant city of Edinburgh. This exciting summit will bring people, practice and purposes together through education and innovation to deliver safer patient centred care. Learn more and register interest.
16 November | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This one-day course helps surgical professionals understand the causes and impact of workplace conflict while building skills in difficult conversations, negotiation, and handling challenging situations.
It supports stronger teamwork, enhances multidisciplinary working (CiP 5), and contributes evidence towards GMC General Professional Capabilities and revalidation.
Addressing Conflict in Surgical Teams (ACT) Course
Date: 16 November 2026
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Book hereCT and ST Grades
15-17 December 2026 | Edinburgh
This three-day course is designed to develop competence in procedures commonly performed by junior orthopaedic trainees across the emergency department, outpatient clinics, and operating theatre.
It focuses on building practical skills and confidence in core orthopaedic techniques essential for early-stage training.
Core Skills in Orthopaedics
Date: 15-17 December 2026
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Book here26 February 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD points
True Cut addresses the often-overlooked impact of surgical errors. While mistakes are an unavoidable part of surgical practice, many surgeons feel unprepared for their emotional consequences and may experience isolation, burnout, or unhealthy coping mechanisms.
The workshop provides a safe environment for open discussion, practical learning, helping participants develop effective coping strategies, support colleagues, and respond compassionately to patients and families following an error.
True Cut - How to recover after adverse events
Date: 26 February 2027
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Book here1 -2 February 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This two-days course aims to prepare senior trainees (ST3 - 6) in Orthopaedic and Plastic surgery for the Hand Surgery element of FRCS(T&O) and FRCS(Plast). Delegates will benefit from a blended learning experience, combining online educational resources with interactive, face-to-face teaching sessions.
The Edinburgh Hand Course
Date: 1-2 February 2027
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Book here16 November 2026 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This one-day course helps surgical professionals understand the causes and impact of workplace conflict while building skills in difficult conversations, negotiation, and handling challenging situations.
It supports stronger teamwork, enhances multidisciplinary working (CiP 5), and contributes evidence towards GMC General Professional Capabilities and revalidation.
Addressing Conflict in Surgical Teams (ACT) Course
Date: 16 November 2026
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Book here1- 2 March 2027 | Birmingham | 12 points
The BAETS Thyroid and Parathyroid Masterclass is now running as two consecutive days, bookable together or separately.
Using case-based discussions and expert lectures, this workshop provides an opportunity to improve your knowledge of thyroid and parathyroid surgery. The faculty are experienced thyroid surgeons and experts from other specialities with interest in thyroid disease.
BAETS Thyroid & Parathyroid Masterclass
Date: 1-2 March 2027
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Book here30 September 2026 - 10 November 2026 | Online
This flexible programme develops essential surgical leadership skills, focusing on personal growth and effective team dynamics within clinical settings.
Aligned with GMC capabilities and CCT requirements, it combines expert-led teaching, interactive sessions, and self-paced learning to support professional development and career progression.
Foundations in Surgical Leadership
Date: 30 September 2026 - 10 November 2026
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Book here29 April 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
The Patient Safety Committee of the RCSEd invite you to the inaugural College Surgical Safety Summit which will take place at our historic campus in the heart of the vibrant city of Edinburgh. This exciting summit will bring people, practice and purposes together through education and innovation to deliver safer patient centred care. Learn more and register interest.
10 November 2026 | Edinburgh
This interactive two-day, case-based course uses simulated radiology workstations to teach neuroradiological imaging in a realistic clinical setting.
Led jointly by neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons, it focuses on image interpretation, diagnosis, and surgical correlation, supported by applied imaging principles and concise teaching sessions.
Neuroradiology Workshop for Neurosurgeons
Date: 10 November 2026
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Book here8 February 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
A high-intensity, hands-on one day course focused on definitive vascular techniques for traumatic arterial injury. Aimed at consultant surgeons and senior surgical residents who may need to restore perfusion in major trauma, humanitarian, austere, or conflict settings, the course combines case-based decision-making with supervised bench-top simulation to build confidence in shunting and vascular reconstruction.
DeVISER – Definitive Vascular Injury Surgical Evaluation and Reconstruction
Date: 8 February 2027
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Book here30 April 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This event gives surgical & dental trainees, Members and Fellows at all levels the opportunity to attend, present and gain feedback on their QI & Audit work.
We therefore invite trainees, Members and Fellows to submit their abstracts for consideration for presentation at this event. Categories for abstract submission: 1. General Surgery; 2. Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery; 3. Specialties & Common Interest; 4. Patient Safety.
23 November 2026 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This one-day course will cover hands-on simulation looking at judgement and laparoscopic skills in relation to general surgical emergencies. It is an introduction to laparoscopic operating in emergency general surgery and involves a close look at decision-making in difficult clinical scenarios.
Laparoscopic Skills in Emergency Surgery
Date: 23 November 2026
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Book here1-5 March 2027 | Edinburgh | 18 CPD Points
This course is delivered in two modules and run over five days, bookable together or separately.
Module I provides the underpinning knowledge base and practical instruction in resection techniques on head and neck surgery.
Module II covers head and neck reconstruction and runs over three days.
The Edinburgh Head and Neck Course - Module I & II
Date: 1-5 March 2027
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26 February 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD points
True Cut addresses the often-overlooked impact of surgical errors. While mistakes are an unavoidable part of surgical practice, many surgeons feel unprepared for their emotional consequences and may experience isolation, burnout, or unhealthy coping mechanisms.
The workshop provides a safe environment for open discussion, practical learning, helping participants develop effective coping strategies, support colleagues, and respond compassionately to patients and families following an error.
True Cut - How to recover after adverse events
Date: 26 February 2027
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Book here1- 2 March 2027 | Birmingham | 12 points
The BAETS Thyroid and Parathyroid Masterclass is now running as two consecutive days, bookable together or separately.
Using case-based discussions and expert lectures, this workshop provides an opportunity to improve your knowledge of thyroid and parathyroid surgery. The faculty are experienced thyroid surgeons and experts from other specialities with interest in thyroid disease.
BAETS Thyroid & Parathyroid Masterclass
Date: 1-2 March 2027
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Book hereMultiple dates and venues
The NOTSS Masterclass equips surgeons with essential cognitive and interpersonal skills needed for safe, effective surgical performance beyond technical ability. It focuses on improving decision-making, teamwork, and overall patient safety in the operating environment.
1-5 March 2027 | Edinburgh | 18 CPD Points
This course is delivered in two modules and run over five days, bookable together or separately.
Module I provides the underpinning knowledge base and practical instruction in resection techniques on head and neck surgery.
Module II covers head and neck reconstruction and runs over three days.
The Edinburgh Head and Neck Course - Module I & II
Date: 1-5 March 2027
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Book here8 February 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
A high-intensity, hands-on one day course focused on definitive vascular techniques for traumatic arterial injury. Aimed at consultant surgeons and senior surgical residents who may need to restore perfusion in major trauma, humanitarian, austere, or conflict settings, the course combines case-based decision-making with supervised bench-top simulation to build confidence in shunting and vascular reconstruction.
DeVISER – Definitive Vascular Injury Surgical Evaluation and Reconstruction
Date: 8 February 2027
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Book here16 November 2026 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This one-day course helps surgical professionals understand the causes and impact of workplace conflict while building skills in difficult conversations, negotiation, and handling challenging situations.
It supports stronger teamwork, enhances multidisciplinary working (CiP 5), and contributes evidence towards GMC General Professional Capabilities and revalidation.
Addressing Conflict in Surgical Teams (ACT) Course
Date: 16 November 2026
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Book here29 April 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
The Patient Safety Committee of the RCSEd invite you to the inaugural College Surgical Safety Summit which will take place at our historic campus in the heart of the vibrant city of Edinburgh. This exciting summit will bring people, practice and purposes together through education and innovation to deliver safer patient centred care. Learn more and register interest.
30 September 2026 - 10 November 2026 | Online
This flexible programme develops essential surgical leadership skills, focusing on personal growth and effective team dynamics within clinical settings.
Aligned with GMC capabilities and CCT requirements, it combines expert-led teaching, interactive sessions, and self-paced learning to support professional development and career progression.
Foundations in Surgical Leadership
Date: 30 September 2026 - 10 November 2026
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16 November 2026 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This one-day course helps surgical professionals understand the causes and impact of workplace conflict while building skills in difficult conversations, negotiation, and handling challenging situations.
It supports stronger teamwork, enhances multidisciplinary working (CiP 5), and contributes evidence towards GMC General Professional Capabilities and revalidation.
Addressing Conflict in Surgical Teams (ACT) Course
Date: 16 November 2026
Click the button below to book your place.
Book hereMultiple dates and venues
The NOTSS Masterclass equips surgeons with essential cognitive and interpersonal skills needed for safe, effective surgical performance beyond technical ability. It focuses on improving decision-making, teamwork, and overall patient safety in the operating environment.
26 February 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD points
True Cut addresses the often-overlooked impact of surgical errors. While mistakes are an unavoidable part of surgical practice, many surgeons feel unprepared for their emotional consequences and may experience isolation, burnout, or unhealthy coping mechanisms.
The workshop provides a safe environment for open discussion, practical learning, helping participants develop effective coping strategies, support colleagues, and respond compassionately to patients and families following an error.
True Cut - How to recover after adverse events
Date: 26 February 2027
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Book here15-17 December 2026 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This three-day course is designed to develop competence in procedures commonly performed by junior orthopaedic trainees across the emergency department, outpatient clinics, and operating theatre.
It focuses on building practical skills and confidence in core orthopaedic techniques essential for early-stage training.
Core Skills in Orthopaedics
Date: 15-17 December 2026
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Book here29 April 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
The Patient Safety Committee of the RCSEd invite you to the inaugural College Surgical Safety Summit which will take place at our historic campus in the heart of the vibrant city of Edinburgh. This exciting summit will bring people, practice and purposes together through education and innovation to deliver safer patient centred care. Learn more and register interest.
1-5 March 2027 | Edinburgh | 18 CPD Points
This course is delivered in two modules and run over five days, bookable together or separately.
Module I provides the underpinning knowledge base and practical instruction in resection techniques on head and neck surgery.
Module II covers head and neck reconstruction and runs over three days.
The Edinburgh Head and Neck Course - Module I & II
Date: 1-5 March 2027
Click the button below to book your place.
Book here30 April 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This event gives surgical & dental trainees, Members and Fellows at all levels the opportunity to attend, present and gain feedback on their QI & Audit work.
We therefore invite trainees, Members and Fellows to submit their abstracts for consideration for presentation at this event. Categories for abstract submission: 1. General Surgery; 2. Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery; 3. Specialties & Common Interest; 4. Patient Safety.
Dental
21 November 2026 | Online | 4 CPD Points
This online preparation course is aimed at candidates preparing for the RCSEd Diploma in Special Care Dentistry (DSCD). It gives participants the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the exam format and includes sample questions.
Preparation Course for the Diploma in Special Care Dentistry
Date: 21 November 2026
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Book here30 April 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This event gives surgical & dental trainees, Members and Fellows at all levels the opportunity to attend, present and gain feedback on their QI & Audit work.
We therefore invite trainees, Members and Fellows to submit their abstracts for consideration for presentation at this event. Categories for abstract submission: 1. General Surgery; 2. Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery; 3. Specialties & Common Interest; 4. Patient Safety.
29 April 2027 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
The Patient Safety Committee of the RCSEd invite you to the inaugural College Surgical Safety Summit which will take place at our historic campus in the heart of the vibrant city of Edinburgh. This exciting summit will bring people, practice and purposes together through education and innovation to deliver safer patient centred care. Learn more and register interest.
30 September 2026 - 10 November 2026 | Online
This flexible leadership programme helps dentists develop essential personal and team-based leadership skills to meet the growing demands of integrated, multidisciplinary care.
Aligned with GDC standards, it supports specialist training and applications by demonstrating leadership capability through interactive learning, self-paced content, and expert feedback.
Foundations in Dental Leadership
Date: 30 September 2026 - 10 November 2026
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