A Must-Attend Event for SAS and LED Professionals
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) returns with the much-anticipated SAS/LED Surgeons and Dentists’ Conference 2025, taking place on 24 October 2025 at the new RCSEd Birmingham Centre.
After the resounding success of the 2024 conference, this year’s event promises to be bigger, more informative, and even more engaging. Timed during SAS Week 2025, the meeting will celebrate the vital contributions of SAS and LED doctors and dentists across the UK while equipping delegates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take the next steps in their careers.
SAS/LED Surgeons/Dentists’ Conference 2025
Date: 24 October 2025
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Book hereWhy the SAS/LED Conference Matters
The SAS and LED workforce forms the backbone of surgical and dental services. These colleagues deliver frontline care, train junior doctors, and increasingly lead in education, leadership, and research. Yet many face challenges in achieving recognition and progression.
The RCSEd SAS/LED Conference 2025 is designed to tackle these challenges head-on. With keynote talks, interactive workshops, and practical advice, the event provides a career-defining opportunity to learn, network, and gain inspiration.
Programme Highlights
A major theme for this year is the Portfolio Pathway. Delegates will receive updates on the latest changes and discover practical strategies to collect, collate, and present evidence effectively. Hands-on workshops will offer step-by-step guidance to increase the chances of success in achieving specialist recognition.
The Specialist Grade appointment process will also be explored, providing much-needed clarity and advice on eligibility, applications, and opportunities within this relatively new role.
The Dean of Examinations at RCSEd will deliver a keynote session on surgical examinations, offering updates on recent developments and future directions. Importantly, attendees will also learn how to apply to become an examiner, an exciting opportunity to contribute to surgical education and assessment.
Patient safety remains at the forefront of the programme. Sessions on human factors and systems thinking will help delegates embed safety principles into their daily practice, improving teamwork, communication, and quality review.
The hallmark of this conference is its dynamic learning style. Alongside formal talks, interactive workshops will encourage active participation, ensuring delegates leave not only inspired but also equipped with skills they can apply immediately.
Who Should Attend?
The conference is tailored to:
- SAS doctors and Associate Specialists
- Doctors working in the Specialist Grade
- Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs)
- International Medical Graduates in surgery and dentistry
- Junior Specialty Doctors
- Specialty Dentists and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
If you identify with any of these groups, this conference is designed for you.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the event, participants will be better informed about the Portfolio Pathway and Specialist Grade appointments, understand recent changes to surgical examinations, and know how to pursue examiner opportunities. They will also gain practical tools to improve patient safety, strengthen team building, and embed human factors in their practice.
Most importantly, delegates will leave empowered to plan their next career steps with confidence.
Why Choose RCSEd?
With over 30,000 Members and Fellows across more than 100 countries, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has a proud reputation for excellence, inclusivity, and global reach. For SAS and LED professionals, RCSEd offers tailored educational events, practical career guidance, examiner opportunities, and a strong voice advocating for fair recognition and progression.
Attending this conference is not just about one day in Birmingham—it is about joining a community that values your contribution and supports your aspirations.
Final Thoughts
The RCSEd SAS/LED Conference 2025 promises to be one of the most important professional gatherings of the year for SAS and LED colleagues. With expert speakers, interactive workshops, and a focus on both career progression and patient safety, it offers a rare chance to gain practical knowledge while networking with peers who share similar challenges and ambitions.
Mark your calendar for 24 October 2025 and join us at RCSEd Birmingham. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and take the next step in your surgical or dental career.
With demand expected to be high following last year’s sell-out event, early booking is strongly recommended.
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SAS/LED Surgeons/Dentists’ Conference 2024 Highlights
On behalf of the SASL Committee
Mr Majid Mukadam MBE FRCS(C-Th) MRCS(Edin) MCh(CVTS) PGCE (UoB)
Chair of SASL Committee & Council Member RCSEd
Mr Lasitha B Samarakoon BS BM (Col) MRCS (Edin. & Eng.) MMed
(NUH) ChM(UoE) FEBS(EBSQ) FRCSGlasg(Gen) FRCSEd(Gen) FFSTEd