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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – an RCSEd MFDS Update by Dr Shan Gandhi
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh MFDS team continues to embrace the themes and the spirit of building on the work of our previous ‘giants’. Over the last year, there has been a resurgence in Part 2 candidates, and this success has been built on our history of forged relationships and our reputation as the ‘friendly’ College.
Dental
RCSEd Marks Second Dental-Only Diploma Ceremony in College History
The 18th and final Diploma Ceremony for 2025 on 16 December was a special occasion for the Faculty of Dental Surgery. For the second time in the history of the College, all of the diplomates receiving their awards were from the Faculty of Dental Surgery. The only other occasion this occurred was in 2022, as part of the 40th year celebrations of the founding of the Faculty.
Dental
Reflecting on the 2025 RCSEd SAS and LED Surgeons’ and Dentists’ Conference
The 2025 RCSEd SAS and LED Surgeons’ and Dentists’ Conference brought our community together once again at the new Regional Centre in Birmingham, and it was a genuine privilege to be part of a day that reaffirmed just how integral SAS and LED clinicians are to the functioning, resilience and future of surgical and dental services across the UK.
Choosing a Different Path: Reflections on a Career Beyond the Hospital
In this article, new Chair of the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH), Dr Thomas Pols shares his journey from embarking on a career within medicine to exploring the world of policy, business, and diplomacy. Thomas speaks on the twists and turns along his career path and discovering his true passion.
Faculties
Surgery Saves Lives, Access Changes Everything: Global CARE Launches
On Thursday 26 June 2025, the College’s officially launched Global CARE - Creating Access to Resources and Education. This pivotal occasion marked a transformative step forward in the College's commitment to global health equity, bringing together Members, Fellows, donors, and partners who share our vision of a fairer, more equitable global healthcare system.
