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RCSEd President and College Representatives Meet NHS England on New Hospital Design
The College's President, Professor Clare McNaught together with Mrs Juliette Murray (Chair of the Faculty of Perioperative Practice) and Professor Phil Turner (Vice President) met with senior representatives from NHS England's New Hospitals Programme (NHP) on Thursday 20 August 2026.
Nominations Open for the Faculty of Dental Trainers Medal 2026
Nominations are open for the Faculty of Dental Trainers Medal 2026, recognising exceptional commitment to dental education, teaching and training. The medal celebrates excellence and impact across the dental profession. The closing date for applications is Monday 21 September 2026.
RCSEd MRCS OSCE Examinations Mark Nearly Three Decades in Chennai, India
RCSEd’s MRCS OSCE examinations took place in Chennai, India, from 10–12 July 2026. The successful examination diet continues RCSEd’s long-standing partnership in India, with Chennai having hosted RCSEd examinations since 1998 and supporting surgical assessment and training for nearly three decades.
New partnership between the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons
President Professor Clare-Ellen McNaught and Vice President Professor Angus Watson were delighted to sign a Letter of Intent with the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES) during a ceremony in Chennai on 12 July 2026.
RCSEd Ophthalmology Examination Pathway Announcement
We are pleased to advise candidates that work is underway to modernise and streamline the RCSEd Ophthalmology Examination Pathway. We anticipate introducing a revised exam structure in early 2027. The proposed new pathway will reduce the number of examinations from four to three and will align all components at Fellowship level.
