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Press Statement: Statement from RCSEd President on Concerning Early Retirement Figures

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh notes today’s figures showing the number of doctor’s retiring early has trebled since 2008 with alarm but not surprise. College President, Professor Michael Griffin, said: “We have been deeply concerned with the number of doctors surrendering their medical license due to stress, burnout, bullying and po…



Election of SAS Member of Council 2021

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The post of SAS member of Council becomes vacant when Mrs Victoria Dobie comes to the end of her term of appointment in November 2021.



Press Statement: RCSEd President Marks 4th annual Windrush Day

RCSEd President Marks 4th annual Windrush Day - Read more

To mark the fourth annual Windrush Day, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh President, Professor Michael Griffin OBE, commented: Ever since it was founded in 1948, the NHS has always benefitted from the skills, commitment and expertise that migrants from all over the work have brought to it. Today is an important way to celebrate their vital…



Fellows and Members honored for dedication to healthcare

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Several Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours list for their work in healthcare, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.



Press Statement: RCSEd calls for urgent investment and reform to help tackle the backlog of cases caused by COVID-19

RCSEd calls for urgent investment and reform to help tackle the backlog of cases caused by COVID-19 - Read more

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh views the publication of new waiting times data as evidence that investment and reform is urgently needed to tackle the backlog of cases caused by COVID-19.   RCSEd President, Professor Mike Griffin, said: “It is concerning, if not unexpected, to see the waiting list for patients to start hospital tre…





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