Webinars
The College’s ongoing webinar series are an important resource for those looking to consolidate their knowledge and understanding or keep up with the latest developments in their chosen field. The webinars cover a wide range of specialties and disciplines while offering a convenient remote learning opportunity.
Each session lasts around one hour and includes a lecture presented by an expert in their field as well as a Q&A session where attendees have the opportunity to ask questions.
All of the webinars are recorded and these recordings are available to RCSEd Fellows, Members and Affiliates in the College's webinar archive.
Upcoming webinars Archived webinars
Upcoming webinars
Visit this page regularly to find details of our upcoming webinars. To attend one of our live events you will need to register in advance.
Key Principles of Endodontic Treatment - Access, Instrumentation & Obturation
These one-hour webinars, presented by three specialist endodontists, focus on the technical aspects of the various treatment procedures and the importance of underpinning this with sound biological knowledge.
These webinars are aimed at a wide audience; whether you are looking for some technique tips to improve your efficiency or to refresh your core knowledge in endodontics.
| Topic | Target Audience | Date | Time | Duration | CPD point | Speaker | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A review of the principles and techniques used to effectively shape and clean the root canal system | Dental Trainees | 2nd October 2019 | 20:00 GMT+1 | 1 hour | 1 | Dr Carol M E Tait | Register |
| Obturation and prevention of recontamination of root canal system | Dental Trainees | 6th November 2019 | 20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Dr Brian Stevenson | Register |
ENT Emergencies
A webinar series for ENT trainees, SAS and consultants brought to you by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in association with ENT UK.
| Topic | Target Audience | Date | Time | Duration | CPD point | Speaker | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epistaxis | ENT Trainees | 9th October 2019 | 20:00 GMT+1 | 1 hour | 1 | Ms Louise Melia | Register |
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Trainees
A webinar series for surgical trainees, brought to you by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in association with The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
| Topic | Target Audience | Date | Time | Duration | CPD point | Speaker | Flyer | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dealing with the complications of Bariatric surgery | Surgical Trainees | 24th September 2019 | 20:00 GMT+1 | 1 hour | 1 | Mr Marco Adamo |  |
Register |
MRCS Revision Lectures
RCSEd in association with the University of Buckingham is hosting a series of revision webinars aimed at candidates studying for the MRCS examination.
The webinars cover topics, selected from the curriculum, that are relevant to those studying for Parts A and B of the examination.
These webinars comprise a short lecture delivered by a senior MRCS trainer and examiner followed by a question and answer session.
| Topic | Target Audience | Date | Time | Duration | CPD point | Speaker | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aneurysmal disease | Surgical Trainees | 21st October 2019 | 19:30 GMT+1 | 1 hour | 1 | Mr Ian Hawthorn | Register |
| Ambulatory Surgery: Clearing the confusion | Surgical Trainees | 28th October 2019 | 19:30 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Professor Doug McWhinnie | Register |
| Assessing the sick surgical patient | Surgical Trainees | 4th November 2019 | 19:30 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Mr Simeon Brundell | Register |
| Management of pancreatitis | Surgical Trainees | 11th November 2019 | 19:30 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Mr Raaj Praseedom | Register |
| Enhanced recovery programmes | Surgical Trainees | 18th November 2019 | 19:30 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Dr Venkatraman Hariharan | Register |
| Management of colorectal emergencies | Surgical Trainees | 25th November 2019 | 19:30 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Mr Chelliah Selvasekar | Register |
Oesophago-Gastric Disease
A webinar series for general surgical trainees brought to you by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
| Topic | Target Audience | Date | Time | Duration | CPD point | Speaker | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oesophago-gastric cancer: Oncological treatment | General Surgical Trainees | 29th October 2019 | 20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Dr Was Mansoor | Register |
| Surgery for Oesophago-gastric cancer | General Surgical Trainees | 10th December 2019 |
20:00 GMT |
1 hour | 1 | Prof Mike Griffin, PRCSEd | Register |
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
A webinar series brought to you by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in partnership with the British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. It will cover new and emerging techniques in all facets of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery balanced with refinements in current practice.
It is aimed at UK and International surgeons in training and those in established practice in Oral & Maxillofacial, ENT and Plastic Surgery.
| Topic | Target Audience | Date | Time | Duration | CPD point | Speaker | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging techniques in facial and dental implant reconstruction | Oral & Maxillofacial, ENT and Plastic Surgery Consultants and Trainees | 1st October 2019 | 20:00 GMT+1 | 1 hour | 1 | Mr Jagtar Dhanda | Register |
| Robotic surgery in head and neck, past, present and future | Oral & Maxillofacial, ENT and Plastic Surgery Consultants and Trainees | 5th November 2019 |
20:00 GMT |
1 hour | 1 | Professor Vinidh Paleri | Register |
| New and emerging clinical trials in head and neck | Oral & Maxillofacial, ENT and Plastic Surgery Consultants and Trainees | 3rd December 2019 |
20:00 GMT |
1 hour | 1 |
Professor Richard Shaw |
Register |
Patient Safety
The RCSEd Patient Safety Group (PSG) have made sure maximising patient safety and ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care have been at the heart of the College’s activity.
The PSG are excited to mark the first World Patient Safety Day by launching the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh new Patient Safety Webinar series. This series features contributions from renowned world experts in the patient safety arena drawn from a wide range of disciplines including surgery, anaesthetics, clinical psychology and law. Topics covered include WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, Medical Error, Systems approaches to improving patient safety, Morbidity and Mortality Meetings, Duty of Candour, Team Simulation and Informed Consent.
| Topic | Target Audience | Date | Time | Duration | CPD point | Speaker | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Successes and failures implementing the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist | Medical Professionals | 21st November 2019 | 20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Professor Thomas G Weiser | Register |
| Designing Safety: Redefining safety and quality reviews | Medical Professionals | 12th December 2019 | 20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Mr Manoj Kumar | Register |
| Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons: Global approaches to improving patient safety | Medical Professionals | 30th January 2020 | 20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Professor Steven Yule | Register |
| The problem with 'Medical Error' | Medical Professionals | 27th February 2020 | 20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Professor Paul Bowie | Register |
| Embedding the Professional Duty of Candour | Medical Professionals | 26th March 2020 | 20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Ms Annie Sorbie | Register |
| Developing excellence in team working for safe surgical care | Medical Professionals | 22nd April 2020 | 20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Professor Bryn Baxendale | Register |
| Psychological insights on intra-operative decision making | Medical Professionals | 13th May 2020 | 20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Professor Rhona Flin | Register |
Surgical Anatomy - difficult topics and concepts
This series of webinars will focus on some of the more challenging anatomical topics that are encountered by surgical trainees preparing for the intercollegiate MRCS examination.
Each webinar will begin by considering a small selection of clinical cases that form the basis for a discussion of the anatomical knowledge and concepts underpinning their presentation and management.
| Topic | Target Audience | Date | Time | Duration | CPD point | Speaker | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fascia/Fascial Planes | Surgical Trainees |
3rd October 2019 |
20:00 GMT+1 | 1 hour | 1 | Mr Ross Jones | Register |
| Development of the Abdominal Cavity | Surgical trainees |
14th November 2019 |
20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Prof Gordon Findlater | Register |
| Surface Anatomy | Surgical Trainees |
5th December 2019 |
20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Mr Ross Jones | Register |
| Pelvis & Perineum | Surgical Trainees |
16th January 2020 |
20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Prof Gordon Findlater | Register |
| Vascular Anastomosis Patterns | Surgical Trainees |
6th February 2020 |
20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Mr Ross Jones | Register |
| Cranial Nerves/Cranial Nerve Lesions | Surgical Trainees |
5th March 2020 |
20:00 GMT | 1 hour | 1 | Prof Gordon Findlater | Register |
Archived webinars
RCSEd Fellows, Members and Affiliates have exclusive access to our extensive webinar archive. Please click the links below and log into the website to view these recorded webinars.
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (2019)
Key Principles of Endodontic Treatment - Access, Instrumentation & Obturation (2019)
Surgical Anatomy - difficult topics and concepts (2019 - 2020)
Oesophago-Gastric Disease (2019)
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Trainees (2019)
Cardiothoracic Webinars (2017 - 2019)
Coloproctology Webinars (2018 - 2019)
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Webinars (2018 - 2019)
MRCS Revision Lectures (2018-2019)
Undergraduate and Foundation Trainees (2018 - 2019)
ENT Emergencies Webinars (2018 - 2019)
Polytrauma Webinars (2017 - 2018)
Trauma & Orthopaedics - Pitchside to Bedside Webinars (2017 - 2018)
Management of Breast Diseases Webinars (2017 - 2018)
Emergency General Surgery Webinars (2016 - 2017)
Endocrine Webinars (2014 - 2015)
Colorectal Webinars (2014 - 2015)
Critical Care Webinars (2013 - 2014)
ENT Webinars (2013 - 2015)
For further information about our webinar series please contact webinars@rcsed.ac.uk
