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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.

Other RCSEd News

Meeting Old Colleagues and New in Sri Lanka

Published: 3 October 2023

RCSEd President Professor Rowan Parks, Vice Presidents Professor Tim Graham and Ms Clare McNaught, together with Honorary Secretary Professor Robin Paton and Council Member Mr Mike Silva were delighted to attend the Joint Surgical Congress of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and SAARC Surgical Care Society in September.

The Surgical Royal Colleges and Surgical Specialty Associations of the UK and Ireland Reaffirm Standards for Cosmetic Surgery

Published: 29 September 2023

The 4 surgical Royal Colleges and the 7 relevant SAC-defined Surgical Specialty Associations (SSAs) of the UK and Ireland have set the standards for the practice of cosmetic surgery in the UK and Ireland and oversee the Cosmetic Surgery Certification Scheme which enables expert cosmetic surgeons to demonstrate that they meet these standards.

RCSEd Dental Council and Executive 2023

Published: 28 September 2023

The Faculty of Dental Surgery is pleased to welcome the election of the new Vice Dean, Mr William McLaughlin. Will has a vast knowledge of the College, and will bring an exceptional insight of dental politics to support the role and the Dean.

Launch of "Saving Lives International" Charity Marks Milestone in Pre-Hospital Care Education

Published: 22 September 2023

In a significant step towards advancing pre-hospital care education in India and Nepal, the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC) and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh have expressed their gratitude to Dr. Peter Patel and Professor James Kingsland for their generous invitation to the launch of their charity, "Saving Lives International."

Remembering former RCSI President, Professor George Parks

Published: 20 September 2023

The College was saddened to hear of the passing of Professor George Parks, previous President of the RCSI and father of our own College President, Professor Rowan Parks.