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Joint Statement From Surgical Organisations on Result of BMA Ballot for Junior Doctor Strike Action in England

This week the BMA’s UK Junior Doctors Committee announced the result of their ballot on junior doctor industrial action in England. Almost 37,000 votes were cast and 98% of those voted in favour of industrial action.

Joint statement on the BMA ballot for junior doctor strike action in England

The BMA ballot for junior doctor strike action in England opened on Monday 9 January. As organisations representing surgeons at all stages of their careers, we are aware that many of our members are eligible to vote.

RCSEd Fellows and Members Celebrated in New Year Honours List

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.

Other RCSEd News

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

Published: 17 November 2022

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

Press Release: Leading Dental Surgery Body Endorses Postgraduate Orofacial Pain Course

Published: 17 November 2022

A leading dental representative body has announced the accreditation of a new postgraduate course created by two international institutions. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery has confirmed its accreditation of the Certificate in Orofacial Pain, a new joint course launched by the University of Southern Californi…

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Press Statement: RCSEd pleased with comments made regarding annual updates to the forthcoming NHS workforce plan

Published: 17 November 2022

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is pleased with Amanda Pritchard’s comments today, regarding annual updates to the forthcoming NHS workforce plan. New College President, Rowan Parks, commented: “Workforce challenges remain the biggest issue facing the NHS and threaten the recovery from the pandemic. But it is an issue which has been …

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Intercollegiate Announcement of Green Theatre Initiative and Climate Emergency Declaration

Published: 15 November 2022

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow acknowledge that climate change and anthropogenic environmental degradation pose a major threat to both human health and planetary health. We have reached and overstepped several planetary boundaries within which humanity can survive and thrive, and this calls for decisive, collaborative, and urgent action.

Professor Rowan Parks Takes Office as the 176th President of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Published: 11 November 2022

Professor Rowan Parks has officially taken office as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), after being formally welcomed to the role at the College AGM, where he outlined his priorities for his upcoming three-year term.