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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.
RCSEd and COMD Clinical Dental Skills Grand Final 2025/26
The RCSEd UK & COMD Clinical Dental Skills Competition Grand Final took place on Thursday 26 March in Edinburgh, welcoming 16 final-year dental students from across the UK and Ireland. Each finalist represented the highest-performing student from their respective dental school, making reaching the final an outstanding achievement in itself.
Dental
RCSEd Surgical Skills Competition 2025/26
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh proudly hosted the highly anticipated 2025/2026 Student Surgical Skills Competition Grand Final on Saturday 14 March at the RCSEd campus. This prestigious event saw over 1,000 students from medical schools across the UK compete for a coveted place in the final.
Surgical
