The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has brought together a dedicated conference and a suite of targeted courses to support surgeons in delivering safer care. By combining expert insight, practical training, and the latest thinking in patient safety, these initiatives equip surgical teams with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to improve outcomes and strengthen safety across clinical practice.
RCSEd Surgical Safety Summit - "Operating as One for Safer Healthcare"
Save the Date: 29 April 2027 at RCSEd in Edinburgh
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.
RCSEd Surgical Safety Summit
Date: 29 April 2027
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Learn moreTrue Cut: Making Sense of Mistakes
22 June 2026 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
Mistakes is an inescapable part of being a surgeon, yet research shows that many surgeons feel ill-prepared for this reality and struggle with the deep personal impact that errors can have. This workshop draws on perspectives from both the art and science of surgery to create a safe and supportive space for honest reflection and practical learning.
True Cut: Making Sense of Mistakes
Date: 22 June 2026
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Learn moreInterview Skills for Core Surgical Training
30 October 2026 | Edinburgh | 6 CPD Points
This one-day course is designed to prepare foundation trainees and medical students considering a career in surgery for core surgical training interviews. With fierce competition for core surgical training places, participants can benefit from extra insight into the interview process. They will also have the opportunity to practice their interview skills with feedback on performance from senior surgeons.
Interview Skills for Core Surgical Training
Date: 30 October 2026
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Learn moreTeams Based Quality Review for Clinical Practice (TBQR)
17 April 2026 | Edinburgh | 9 CPD Points
TBQR provides a structured approach to team learning, building on existing review processes. This one-day course equips healthcare professionals with practical tools to implement TBQR, analyse events, and drive meaningful improvement. Designed for those involved in safety reviews or service improvement, it also strengthens understanding of Human Factors and Systems Thinking, supporting better team performance, wellbeing, and resilience.
Teams Based Quality Review for Clinical Practice (TBQR)
Date: 17 April 2026
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Learn moreRecognition And Prevention of Injury and Deterioration (RAPID)
25 September 2026 | Edinburgh | 12 CPD Points
RCSEd's newly launched RAPID course and methodology aims to outline a safe and straight-forward approach to the management of all types of surgical patients through the simulation of a multi-disciplinary ward round. This course provides an approach which can be used in partnership with a candidate’s existing expertise to provide a high level of care which should aid the recognition of complications and the provision of high-quality patient care.
Recognition And Prevention of Injury and Deterioration (RAPID)
Date: 25 September 2026
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Learn moreCOSMOS (Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons) – Module A
Various locations | 6 CPD Points
This 1st module in a series of 4 covers “Opening and Closing”, “Shared Decision Making with Patients” and “Communication of Risk". The pre-course materials include a video on communication of risk and some pre-course reading. On the day there will be discussion of these, teaching on Shared Decision Making (including the “3 talk model”) and practice in simulation with small group debrief.
COSMOS (Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons) – Module A
Various dates/locations available
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Learn moreShould you have any specific questions on the above, please contact education@rcsed.ac.uk for more information and assistance.