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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Partners with the David Nott Foundation to Deliver Trauma Surgery Training

In a landmark collaboration aimed at addressing the critical shortage of skilled surgical care in conflict and disaster zones, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is teaming up with the David Nott Foundation (DNF) to later this year host their Hostile Environment Surgical Training UK (HEST-UK) course at the College in Edinburgh.

Royal Colleges Seek New ICBSE and JCST Chairs

The Presidents of the four Surgical Royal Colleges of the United Kingdom and Ireland invite applications from surgeons with significant relevant experience for the roles of Chair of two key Intercollegiate Committees: ICBSE and JCST.

2024 Surgical Skills Competition Winners Announced!

The Surgical Skills Competition Grand Final took place at the College on Saturday 16 March. Students from 40 medical schools across the UK came together for a friendly competition to test their surgical skills.

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The Faculty of Remote and Rural Healthcare Business Breakfast – Speakers Announced

Published: 3 September 2019

The Faculty of Remote and Rural Healthcare (FRRH) are proud to announce their first Business Breakfast, taking place at The Royal Automobile Club, London on Wednesday 25 September 2019. Join us to hear more on the activities of FRRH, how to get involved and how you can support the development of FRRH and remote and rural healthcare globally.

Press Release: Packed-Out Event Sees Budding Medics Given Priceless Insights

Published: 31 August 2019

Aspiring doctors from every school in the Lothians are to receive inspiring insights from surgeons at the biggest ever Getting into Medical School event on 31 August 2019. The event, hosted by the College, will give over 125 students from state schools and private schools equal opportunity to learn more about enrolling on a degree in medicine. Ov…

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Prize Presented to 2019 Dental Skills Winner

Published: 30 August 2019

It’s been an exciting week for the winner of the 2018/2019 RCSEd Dentsply Sirona Dental Skills Competition, David Cobbett, who caught up with RCSEd Dean of Faculty of Dental Surgery Fraser McDonald and Tom Bereznicki, Board Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers to be presented with the Digital SLR camera designed for intraoral photography as part of his prize. The camera was generously donated by Dr Bereznicki to support the next generation in their dental ambitions.

RCSEd Celebrates New Members and Fellows at Diploma Ceremony

Published: 30 August 2019

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh offers congratulations to all new Members and Fellows attending our latest Diploma Presentation Ceremony on Friday 30 August. Our membership stretches across the world and we are proud to have such a diverse range of Diplomates accepting their awards today.

Council Election Results Announced

Published: 30 August 2019

After a recent ballot of the College’s Members and Fellows, the College is pleased to announce the following appointments to Council: Clare McNaught (re-elected), Ian Hawthorn (re-elected), Zahid Raza (re-elected), Chris Caddy and Phil Turner.