Press Statements


Latest Press Statements issued by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd):

RCSEd Responds to GMC's National Training Survey Results

RCSEd Responds to GMC's National Training Survey Results

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is gravely concerned, but regrettably not surprised, by the findings of the GMC’s National Training Survey with regards to poor and discriminatory behaviour experienced by surgical trainees. RCSEd President Professor Rowan Parks commented: We at RCSEd have a long track record of addressing bullying, un…


The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Appoints New Chief Executive

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Appoints New Chief Executive

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has announced the appointment of Mark Egan as Chief Executive following a successful period as interim CEO. Mark brings a wealth of experience to the leading medical college after initially taking on the role in January 2023. Having spent more than 25 years working in Parliament to help support p…


19 healthcare leaders urge Government to strip GMC of power to appeal fitness to practise decisions

A group of 19 healthcare organisations have united to urge the Government to deliver on its 2018 commitment to strip the General Medical Council (GMC) of its power to appeal Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) decisions before the end of this parliament, as an FOI request reveals the GMC has challenged 24 decisions since 2018. It is no…


RCSEd pleased with comments made regarding annual updates to the forthcoming NHS workforce plan

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is pleased with Amanda Pritchard’s comments today, regarding annual updates to the forthcoming NHS workforce plan. New College President, Rowan Parks, commented: “Workforce challenges remain the biggest issue facing the NHS and threaten the recovery from the pandemic. But it is an issue which has been …


HRH Prince Charles Announced as Patron of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is delighted to announce that His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay has become its Patron. The Duke of Edinburgh served as Patron of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for 66 years, having first become Patron in 1954. The Duke of Edinburgh accepted an Honorary Fellowship from RCSEd in 19…




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