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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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Results of the 2023 RCSEd Council Elections

Results of the 2023 RCSEd Council Elections - Read more

After a recent ballot of the College’s membership, the College is pleased to announce the following appointments to Council.



RCSEd Saddened by the Death of Richard Montgomery

RCSEd Saddened by the Death of Richard Montgomery - Read more

The College is deeply saddened to share the news that Professor Richard Montgomery, past Honorary Treasurer of the College, sadly passed away suddenly earlier this week.



The Faculty of Dental Surgery Elects a New Vice Dean

The Faculty of Dental Surgery Elects a New Vice Dean - Read more

The Faculty of Dental Surgery is pleased to announce the election of a new Vice Dean. William McLaughlin will take office at the Dental AGM in September 2023 for a three-year term.



Press Release: Leading medical college's Faculty of Dental Surgery Achieves Milestone Recognition

Leading medical college's Faculty of Dental Surgery Achieves Milestone Recognition - Read more

A leading medical college has achieved a landmark seal of approval from the General Dental Council (GDC). The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery has been given official confirmation that it has met all GDC Standards for Examination Providers, as laid out in the Standards for Specialty Education. The faculty receive…



RCSEd Saddened to hear of the loss of Fellow of the College, Mr. Kar Hao Teoh

RCSEd Saddened to hear of the loss of Fellow of the College, Mr. Kar Hao Teoh - Read more

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Kar Hao Teoh. Mr. Teoh, a devoted trauma and orthopaedic surgeon at Princess Alexandra Hospital, was a paragon of medical excellence and unwavering commitment to his profession, bringing this to his role as a Regional Surgical Ambassador of the College.





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