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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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Press Release: Dental Crown – Leeds University Student Wins Dental Skills Competition

Dental Crown – Leeds University Student Wins Dental Skills Competition - Read more

Emma Louisa Smith, originally from Market Harborough, won the Dental Skills Competition, held by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery in conjunction with sponsors Dentsply Sirona and supported by Dr Tom Bereznicki, beating off stiff competition from 14 other finalists. Mishaim Aamir Mian from Cork University Denta…



RCSEd Patient Safety Webinar Draws Record Viewers

RCSEd Patient Safety Webinar Draws Record Viewers - Read more

The College’s programme of educational webinars goes from strength to strength, following on from our most successful year for webinars in 2019. We delivered 57 events to an audience of over 2200 attendees and are pleased to announce Tuesday 4th February we held our most successful webinar to date.



RCSEd Responds to Investigation into Bullying in the NHS

RCSEd Responds to Investigation into Bullying in the NHS - Read more

Professor Mike Griffin OBE, President of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has responded to the Daily Mirror's investigation into bullying in the NHS.



Press Release: Military Surgeons Honoured with Memorial in Scottish Capital

Military Surgeons Honoured with Memorial in Scottish Capital - Read more

Military surgeons have been honoured with the installation of a memorial in Edinburgh’s city centre.  The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has unveiled a new memorial bench and plaque in the gardens of its Nicolson Street headquarters, commissioned to commemorate the role of the College’s members and fellows in military conflict. The steel …



Press Release: ‘Improving Workplace Conditions is Key to the Future of Surgery’

‘Improving Workplace Conditions is Key to the Future of Surgery’ - Read more

A host of prominent medical professionals from across the globe are set to gather in Scotland’s capital to discuss improving the workplace for healthcare professionals. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s (RCSEd) Triennial Conference will take place in Edinburgh on 4-5 June, and as the title of the event - ‘Making It Better’ - suggests, s…





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