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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

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.

Supporting Trainee Doctors as They Prepare for Work in the NHS - Response to Heath Education England

Published: 29 August 2019

Embarking on a medical career is daunting and one of the major issues new doctors face is the reduction in pastoral and peer support which used to be provided within the firm structure. Ensuring new doctors are ready for the challenges they face is essential for them to be able to provide the highest levels of patient care and maintain patient safety.

RCSEd Signs Agreement to Support Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) in Malaysia

Published: 23 August 2019

Professor Mike Griffin, RCSEd President, has signed an agreement with Professor April Roslani, President of the College of Surgeons of Malaysia, to support the delivery of Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) courses in Malaysia.

RCSEd Joins 16 Other Health Organisations to Warn of Danger to Patient Safety from a No-Deal Brexit

Published: 22 August 2019

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has joined 16 other Royal Colleges and medical organisations in writing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to warn of the danger to the NHS of a no-deal Brexit. The letter urges the UK Government to consider the implications for patient safety during its decision making and negotiations with the EU.