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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.

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Early Career Dental Ambassadors - Meet Natalie Bradley

Early Career Dental Ambassadors - Meet Natalie Bradley - Read more

The Faculty of Dental Surgery has recently appointed a network of Dental Ambassadors who will shape and influence the direction of the sector. We spoke to Natalie Bradley and found out what it means for her to represent RCSEd as an Early Career Dental Ambassador.



Press Release: RCSEd Launches a New International Strategy to Support Surgeons and Dentists around the Globe

RCSEd Launches a New International Strategy to Support Surgeons and Dentists around the Globe - Read more

RCSEd today launched its international strategy to support surgeons and dentists worldwide, through education, training and examinations and to advocate for the highest standards of surgical and dental care, focusing on worldwide patient safety standards and practices. Based in Scotland, with a membership of 27,000 from over 100 countries, RCSEd h…



Patient Safety Group Support Embedding the Duty of Candour

Patient Safety Group Support Embedding the Duty of Candour - Read more

To enhance patient safety in surgical practice, the Patient Safety Group (PSG) has identified several strands of work that promote research and foster collaboration, as exemplified by its support for a new project on the professional duty of candour with the University of Edinburgh and the Professional Standards Authority.



New Membership Benefit for Trainees and Professional Learners

New Membership Benefit for Trainees and Professional Learners - Read more

The College has partnered with the National Union of Students to offer a TOTUM PRO card to all of our UK based Trainees.



RCSEd Marks World’s First Patient Safety Day

RCSEd Marks World’s First Patient Safety Day - Read more

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is today (17th) recognising the first ever World Patient Safety Day - a campaign created by the World Health Organisation to make healthcare safer.





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