RCSEd Statement in support of trainees
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh would like to formally thank the vital role that trainee doctors have made to tackling the Covid crisis.
We are acutely aware of the disruption the pandemic has caused to training and the strain it has placed on the physical and mental well being of trainees. The second wave and the ever-increasing backlog of cancelled elective surgery mean that we need to support our trainees more than ever, so the first step must be to acknowledge their role, understand their concerns and offer support and advice where we can.
Good surgical care comes from motivated and focused teams focused on constant improvement and learning. This in turn relies on mutual support, respect and encouragement.
Consultants have an important role in creating positive working cultures by nurturing and empathising with trainees. There have been many examples of behavioural change during the pandemic and we want to ensure these are shared and spread. We are trying to facilitate this through, for example, our ongoing series of webinars and the continuation of vital educational and training courses.
We are therefore grateful for the role that trainees are playing. As stated, we are working hard to understand and react to issues as they arise as well as work with Deaneries, Trust and Health Boards. We will continue to do so.
ENDS
About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was founded in 1505.It is the oldest Surgical College in the world with just over 31,000 members in 100 countries, almost half of whom are overseas, touching every stage of the career path from medical student to consultant. We are a family of Surgeons, Dental Surgeons and members of the Surgical and Dental teams who put Patient Safety at the heart of everything they do. Our high quality education and examinations ensure that standards are upheld across all specialities and in all countries.
With our interest in professional standards, the College’s primary role – and the main concern of our Fellows and Members – is to ensure the safety of our patients and provide them with the best possible care. We do this by championing the highest standards of surgical and dental practice; through our provision of courses and educational programmes, training, examinations, and Continuous Professional Development; our liaison with external medical bodies; and by influencing healthcare policy across the UK.
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