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Awards of Membership and Fellowship of the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH) Re-Opens! 

Following the successful introduction of the 2023 awards, The Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian (FRRHH) is delighted to announce the re-opening of applications for the second intake of awards of Membership and Fellowship. This prestigious opportunity offers global recognition for professionals in remote, rural and humanitarian healthcare.

RCSEd Fellows and Members Celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours List 2024

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is proud to celebrate many of our Fellows and Members who have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2024 for their achievements and service across a wide range of healthcare.

RCSEd Voices Concerns over SCPs Performing High-Risk Surgery

As an organisation focused on improving standards of surgical care and patient outcomes, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is extremely concerned about the recent publication in the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) (“Laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by a surgical care practitioner: a review of outcomes”) detailing the experience of a Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies.

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Royal Colleges Seek New ICBSE and JCST Chairs

Published: 16 April 2024 | Tags:

ICBSE

JCST

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.

The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (RCSEd) is running its 2024 Diploma in Urgent Medical Care (DipUMC) this September

Published: 11 April 2024 | Tags:

Exams

Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care

In a bid to acknowledge and enhance the crucial role played by healthcare professionals in delivering Urgent Medical Care, the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (RCSEd) is running its 2024 Diploma in Urgent Medical Care (DipUMC) this September. The diploma is tailored for doctors, nurses, and paramedics actively involved in urgent medical care across diverse healthcare settings.

The Faculty of Dental Surgery are recruiting for International Dental Ambassadors

Published: 3 April 2024 | Tags:

College

Dental

Dental Ambassador

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is adding to its network of International Dental Ambassadors (IDAs). This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of a network of IDAs engaged in promoting the College worldwide.

International Surgical Ambassador Network Opportunities

Published: 2 April 2024 | Tags:

College

Surgical

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is adding to its network of International Surgical Ambassadors (ISAs). This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of a network of ISAs engaged in promoting the College worldwide.

Scholarships for Future Leaders in Ophthalmology

Published: 1 April 2024 | Tags:

Ophthalmology

Scholarships

The University of Edinburgh is delighted to announce that they plan to award 9 scholarships this summer for successful international applicants to their Master of Surgery (ChM) in Clinical Ophthalmology programme, thanks to the very generous support of The David and Molly Pyott Foundation.