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New College Identity - A Message from the RCSEd President

I wanted to announce a change to our logo which we have been working on over the past few months. The RCSEd was founded in 1505 and is therefore one of the oldest Surgical Colleges in the world. We serve almost 30,000 Affiliates, Members, and Fellows across the globe with 40% of our membership based overseas and over 15,500 members in England and Wales. We, therefore, felt it was important that our brand identity reflected our history and our reach.

RCSEd Announces the Launch of a New College App

The RCSEd is delighted to announce the launch of its new mobile app, a hub of learning and development for surgeons, dentists, and healthcare professionals at all levels.

RCSEd Statement on COVID-19 second wave and the importance of continuation of essential surgeries

The message today from Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer and Sir Patrick Valance, the Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor, was powerful, urgent and timely. It is clear that a second wave of Covid-19 is upon us and could be devastating unless swift, mitigating action is taken by government, the NHS and the general public.

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Press Statement: Professor Phil Taylor, Dean-Elect of the RCSEd Faculty of Dental Surgery, comments on PM’s intention to announce new measures to tackle obesity next week

Published: 24 July 2020

Professor Phil Taylor, Dean-Elect of the RCSEd Faculty of Dental Surgery, comments on PM’s intention to announce new measures to tackle obesity next week - Read more

Professor Phil Taylor, Dean-Elect of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)’s Faculty of Dental Surgery, said: “It’s vital that the PM is bold in the policies he’s set to introduce. As well as aiming to curb obesity, the knock-on benefits to the nation’s dental health could be immense. By putting the spotlight on junk food, and pot…

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Home Office confirms visa extensions for all UK international doctors on a MTI visa after pressure from RCSEd through AOMRC

Published: 23 July 2020 | Tags:

Dental

Faculties

Surgical

The extension of visas for all international doctors in the UK on a Medical Training Initiative (MTI) visa has been confirmed by the Home Office, following pressure from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh through the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.

Extension to Examination Window for Dental Specialty Examinations

Published: 22 July 2020

An extension to the examination window for Dental Specialty Examinations for trainees on specialty dental training programs has now been confirmed.

Remote Delivery of the MRCS Part A

Published: 17 July 2020

The four Surgical Royal Colleges are pleased to announce that the September 2020 MRCS Part A examination will be delivered remotely as an online assessment.

RCSEd Respond to Announcement of New Health and Care Visa

Published: 14 July 2020

RCSEd respond to announcement of new health and care visa and confirmation that overseas health and care staff will exempt from the Immigration Health Surcharge