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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.

Other RCSEd News

RCSEd President responds to findings on risk to patient safety due to bullying, lack of training and support for trainee doctors

Published: 29 June 2020 | Tags:

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RCSEd President, Michael Griffin OBE, responds to news that Health Education England has uncovered multiple examples of patients being put at risk as a result of trainee doctors being bullied, compelled to conduct tasks they are not trained for and are generally lacking support.

Diploma in Implant Dentistry - all you need to know about pursuing a career in implantology

Published: 24 June 2020 | Tags:

Dental

The RCSEd Diploma in Implant Dentistry equips general dental practitioners with a wide range of theoretical and practical skills required in dental implantology. Uplee Darbar, exam Convener and Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at Eastman Dental Hospital, gives us insights into the examination format and how to best prepare for it.

RCSEd Response to Government awarding £5bn to Private Healthcare Providers

Published: 23 June 2020

Responding to news that the government is considering awarding £5bn to private healthcare providers to help manage the growing backlog of NHS appointments, Professor Michael Griffin OBE, President of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Inter-collegiate statement on the restoration of solid organ transplant services and their prioritisation

Published: 23 June 2020

Inter-collegiate guidance on prioritisation of surgery has not included details for solid organ transplantation. Being dependent on availability of donor organs, transplantation does not lend itself to the categorisation used for other surgical specialties.

Chair of RCSEd Trainees Committee writes to Mental Health Ministers to call for improved mental health and wellbeing support for NHS staff

Published: 18 June 2020 | Tags:

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Chair of RCSEd Trainees Committee writes to Mental Health Ministers to call for improved mental health and wellbeing support for NHS staff - Read more

The Chair of the Trainees Committee of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has today written to both the Minister and Shadow Minister for Mental Health for calling for improved mental health and wellbeing support for NHS staff.