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RCSEd Appeals for Donations for Giving Tuesday – the Global Day of Generosity

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh are proud to take part in this year’s Giving Tuesday, held on 2 December. This year, we are asking you to consider donating to Global CARE. Global CARE exists to address healthcare inequality worldwide by building sustainable surgical and dental capacity in communities suffering from chronic shortages of care.

Global CARE

The RCSEd Surgical Mentoring Scheme and Mentor Development Programme

Emma Stapleton, Consultant Surgeon and incoming RCSEd Council Member, and Lisa Hadfield-Law, Mentor Trainer, discuss the RCSEd Mentoring Scheme.

Supplementary Charter and Governance Updates

Following agreement by our Fellows and Members at the Annual General Meeting in November 2024, His Majesty King Charles III has granted the College a Supplementary Charter and approved our revised Laws. This achievement marks a new chapter for the College.

ProDental CPD: a Closer Look at the New Dental Membership Benefit

Following the announcement earlier this year of ProDental CPD as a new benefit for Dental Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), the College is now pleased to share further detail on what members can expect from this industry-leading platform.

Dental

RCSEd Launches RewardEd: Exclusive New Benefits Platform for UK Fellows

The College is proud to announce the launch of RewardEd, a brand-new benefits platform designed exclusively for our UK Fellows. This exciting initiative offers access to a wide range of discounts, special offers, and exclusive RCSEd perks across a variety of categories - including technology, fashion, health & fitness, food, travel and family days out.

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5 September 2025

RCSEd Guild of Examiners: Building a Community of Excellence

We’re proud to launch the Guild of Examiners an exciting new initiative designed to bring examiners and assessment assessors together in a supportive, professional, and connected community.
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4 September 2025

RCSEd Faculty of Surgical Trainers Appoints Mr James Tomlinson as Chair

The Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr James Tomlinson as Chair of the Faculty, effective from September 2025.
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4 September 2025

Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare Appoints Dr Thomas Pols as Chair

The Faculty of Remote, Rural & Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Thomas Pols as Chair of the Faculty, following the recent recruitment process.
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1 September 2025

Launch of the James Weir Foundation Research Grants

RCSEd is honoured to announce that applications are open for the new James Weir Foundation Research Grants. The establishment of these grants marks the continuation of a fifty eight year partnership, fostered in the shared value of improving healthcare outcomes by furthering scientific research. The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 November 2025.
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28 August 2025

RCSEd SAS/LED Surgeons and Dentists’ Conference 2025 in Birmingham

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.
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22 August 2025 Dental

ProDental CPD: a Closer Look at the New Dental Membership Benefit

Following the announcement earlier this year of ProDental CPD as a new benefit for Dental Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), the College is now pleased to share further detail on what members can expect from this industry-leading platform.
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22 August 2025

RCSEd Core Trainees Forum: Alternative Pathways in Surgery Conference 2025

The RCSEd Core Trainee Forum (CTF) is proud to present their Alternative pathways in Surgery Conference taking place in Salford on Sunday 21 September. The aim of the conference is to highlight alternative pathways to higher surgical training currently available in the UK.
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10 August 2025

Li Shu Fan International Professorship Announcement

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is proud to announce that Dr Steffi Kar Kei Yuen has been successfully appointed as the first Li Shu Fan International Professor.
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6 August 2025 Dental

The RCSEd International Dental Clinical Skills Competition - Malaysia 2025

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is proud to announce that Straumann Group will sponsor the 2025 RCSEd International Dental Clinical Skills Competition in Malaysia, taking place on Saturday 16 August.
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4 August 2025

Launch of Professor Subhash Khanna Travelling Observership in Robotic Surgery

RCSEd is honoured to announce that applications are open for the new Professor Subhash Khanna Travelling Observership in Robotic Surgery. Applications are welcome from UK and International Members and Fellows of RCSEd, who are ST6 or above. Young Consultants (within 5 years of appointment) will also be considered. The closing date for applications is Monday 15 September 2025.
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21 July 2025 General

Voting Now Open for the RCSEd Council Elections 2025

This is a reminder that you can now vote in the RCSEd Council Election. Voting will close on Monday 1 September 2025.
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17 July 2025

Vacancies for Chair, Members and Trainee Representatives on the RCSEd Surgical Specialty Boards

RCSEd invites applications for roles across its Surgical Specialty Boards (SSBs). Vacancies include Chair of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Member roles in Cardiothoracic, Ophthalmology, Oral and Maxillofacial, Paediatric and Vascular Surgery and Trainee Representative roles in Otolaryngology, Trauma and Orthopaedics and Urology. The closing date for applications is Friday 5 September 2025.
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16 July 2025

Vacancy for Dental Editor – Surgeons’ News Magazine

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is pleased to present an opportunity for a Dental Editor for our professional magazine Surgeons’ News. This exciting position, working alongside the Surgeons’ News Editor and a dedicated and innovative team, involves curating and developing the magazine’s dental content. The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 04 August 2025.
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30 June 2025

RCSEd Launches RewardEd: Exclusive New Benefits Platform for UK Fellows

The College is proud to announce the launch of RewardEd, a brand-new benefits platform designed exclusively for our UK Fellows. This exciting initiative offers access to a wide range of discounts, special offers, and exclusive RCSEd perks across a variety of categories - including technology, fashion, health & fitness, food, travel and family days out.
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23 June 2025

RCSEd Celebrates Appointment of Chanté St Clair Inglis as Chair of the Recognition Committee at Museums Galleries Scotland

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is delighted to celebrate the appointment of Chanté St Clair Inglis, our Director of Heritage and Estates, as the new Chair of the Recognition Committee at Museums Galleries Scotland.
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