News

Featured News Items

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

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

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!

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

Press Statement: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Appoints New Chief Executive

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Appoints New Chief Executive - Read more

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has announced the appointment of Mark Egan as Chief Executive following a successful period as interim CEO. Mark brings a wealth of experience to the leading medical college after initially taking on the role in January 2023. Having spent more than 25 years working in Parliament to help support p…



Joint statement on outcome of BMA ballot for consultant industrial action in England

Joint statement on outcome of BMA ballot for consultant industrial action in England - Read more

Last week the BMA announced the result of their ballot on consultant industrial action in England. There were 24,106 votes cast and 86% of those voted in favour of industrial action.



GMC State of Medical Education and Practice Statement

GMC State of Medical Education and Practice Statement - Read more

The GMC report The State of Medical Education and Practice in the UK 2023 makes for stark reading. It paints a picture of a health service under immense pressure, with a record number of doctors in training taking hard steps to leave the NHS and high numbers of clinicians reporting themselves as dissatisfied and at high risk of burnout.



RCSEd Fellows and Members Celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours List 2023

RCSEd Fellows and Members Celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours List 2023 - Read more

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is proud to celebrate many of our Fellows and Members who have been recognised in the King's First Birthday Honours List for their achievements and service across a wide range of healthcare.



Introducing awards of Membership and Fellowship of the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH)

Introducing awards of Membership and Fellowship of the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH) - Read more

The Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian is delighted to invite applications for the awards of Membership and Fellowship as they celebrate the launch of their second membership phase offering a prestigious and globally recognised award for remote, rural and humanitarian healthcare professionals. The deadline for first applications is 11 August 2023.





back to top of page

News Tags

Surgeons' News

Current Issue

Surgeons' News March 2024

March 2024

Back Issues

  • Surgeons' News June 2022

    June 2022

  • Surgeons' News March 2022

    March 2022

  • Surgeons' News December 2021

    December 2021

  • Surgeons' News September 2021

    September 2021

  • Surgeons' News March 2021

    March 2021

  • Surgeons' News December 2020

    December 2020