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Get In Touch | ContactThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) promotes excellence in global oral health through education, examination and engagement. The faculty's mission is for people across the world to have access to high quality dental care wherever they live.
Learn more about the Faculty of Dental SurgeryThe purpose of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s (RCSEd’s) Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) is to enhance patient care and safety by promoting the highest standards of training in dentistry and to support trainers in developing their roles.
Learn more about the Faculty of Dental TrainersThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) is the first of its kind in the UK and its purpose is to help support and develop surgeons in their role as surgical trainers. It works to increase the profile and recognition of surgical education and training.
Learn more about the Faculty of Surgical TrainersSurgical Care Practitioners (SCPs) and Surgical First Assistants (SFAs) are an integral part of the modern surgical workforce. The aim of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) is to offer support and career development opportunities for Surgical Care Practitioners, and all involved in the delivery of high-quality surgical care.
Learn more about the Faculty of Perioperative CarePre-hospital care is a well-established branch of medicine practiced by a broad range of practitioners. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care's (FPHC's) aim is to set and maintain clinical standards for all practitioners in this evolving specialty.
Learn more about the Faculty of Pre-Hospital CareThe primary objective of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH) is to improve the health outcomes of individuals living and working in remote, rural, austere and life-threatening areas of the world.
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Explore External EventsThe RCSEd Triennial and ICOSET Conference took place from 4-6 June 2025. The event brought together global surgical leaders in Edinburgh for an unmissable conference focused on innovation, education and collaboration. Attendees earned CPD points and had the opportunity to network with leading professionals.
Explore highlights from the Triennial and ICOSET Conference 2025The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is committed to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across its global membership and operations. Our evolving EDI strategy ensures fair practice, diverse representation and a culture of belonging within surgery and dentistry.
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PUTRAJAYA, 21 AUGUST — The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), the world’s oldest and most prestigious surgical institution, has opened its new International Office in Malaysia today.
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The Dental Faculty Deans of the UK’s three surgical royal colleges have today (Thursday 17 July 2025) published the eligibility criteria for the new Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations.
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Dr Clare McNaught has today (27 June 2025) been elected as the new President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and will officially take up the role in November 2025.
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Next generation of surgeons will be key focus at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s seminal ‘Triennial Conference’.
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The Faculty of Dental Surgery at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has launched a manifesto which lays out recommendations to protect NHS dentistry amid a UK dental crisis.
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One of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s (RCSEd) Regents, Lord Ajay Kakkar KG KBE PC, has been recognised as a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles III.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery congratulates Jason Wong MBE, who has been appointed as Chief Dental Officer for England by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care.
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This year’s RCSEd Dental Clinical Skills Competition Grand Final took place on 21 March and we are pleased to announce that Vicki Rees from the University of Liverpool is the 1st place winner of the National event.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has launched a powerful UK-wide campaign to raise awareness and encourage zero tolerance of sexual misconduct in healthcare.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Dental Education Institution – Scotland’ at the Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Oral Health & Dentistry Awards 2023.
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The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation of Hong Kong (the Foundation) and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) have made an announcement regarding the donation of £1 million (equivalent to approximately HK$10 million) from the Foundation to RCSEd.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery has been given official confirmation that it has met all GDC Standards for Examination Providers, as laid out in the Standards for Specialty Education.
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A leading dental representative body has announced the accreditation of a new postgraduate course created by two international institutions.
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The RCSEd policy team has been working to make the College’s voice heard with multiple policymakers and stakeholders in recent months, despite the quiet period over the summer as the Conservative Party leadership election played out and a new Cabinet and Health Secretary came in.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has announced the appointment of its two incoming Vice Presidents following an election process.
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