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RCSEd Voices Concerns over SCPs Performing High-Risk Surgery

RCSEd Voices Concerns over SCPs Performing High-Risk Surgery

As an organisation focused on improving standards of surgical care and patient outcomes, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is extremely concerned about the recent publication in the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) (“Laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by a surgical care practitioner: a review of outcomes”) detailing the experience of a Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies.

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.

Nominations Open for Trainee member of Council 2024

Nominations Open for Trainee member of Council 2024

Nominations are invited for this key opportunity for the opinion of our Trainee membership to influence College policy in the future on a wide range of issues including training, education, assessment and future service delivery. The Trainee member of Council also co-chairs the Trainee Committee during their term of office.

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Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK achieves independent charitable status

Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK achieves independent charitable status - Read more

FSEM are pleased to announce that, following a successful application to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK has now been awarded charitable status as an independent organisation.



RCSEd Fellows and Members Celebrated in New Year Honours List

RCSEd Fellows and Members Celebrated in New Year Honours List - Read more

The 2023 New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK, and we’re incredibly proud that some of our Members and Fellows were included in this historic list.



RCSEd Visit The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa

RCSEd Visit The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa - Read more

This week RCSEd President, Rowan Parks, with past President, Michael Griffin, and past Vice-President, Pala Rajesh, visited Namibia to meet with the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA).



RCSEd Saddened by the passing of Dame Clare Marx CBE

RCSEd Saddened by the passing of Dame Clare Marx CBE - Read more

The College is saddened to hear of the passing of former RCS England President, Dame Clare Marx CBE, DL, MBBS, PRCSEng.



RCSEd Welcomes the announcement on workforce planning included in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

RCSEd Welcomes the announcement on workforce planning included in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement - Read more

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh welcomes the announcement on workforce planning included in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.





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