2025 Volunteer Survey: Key Findings

Anna Paisley, RCSEd Vice President, shares the findings from the College’s 2025 volunteer survey. The results highlight the pride, commitment and impact of our volunteers, while identifying opportunities to improve communication, support and recognition. These insights will help shape a volunteering strategy that strengthens engagement and encourages wider participation across the College.

The Value of Joining Council: Insights from Vice President Anna Paisley

This personal reflection from Anna Paisley explores the value and impact of serving on Council at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Drawing on her experience as an NHS consultant surgeon and College leader, she highlights how Council membership offers the opportunity to shape surgical education, patient safety, professional standards, and the future of the profession.

General

Faculty of Surgical Trainers Conference 2026 brings focus, challenge and practical solutions

The Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) welcomed delegates to the RCSEd Birmingham Regional Centre on 17 April for its 2026 Conference, Training in Turbulent Times – a day of practical learning, honest discussion and future-focused debate. Around 50 delegates from across the UK gathered to explore how trainers can continue to deliver high-quality surgical education in a changing environment.

Faculties

The IPD UK Induction for International Doctors 2026

The International Postgraduate Deanery (IPD) has been hosting Induction Days for international trainees since 2019. Held twice a year, these two-day programmes provide valuable opportunities for trainees to build social networks within the medical field while gaining essential insights into working in the UK. This March, we welcomed a new cohort of trainees at the Birmingham Regional Centre.