The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) promotes excellence in global oral health through education, examination and engagement. The faculty's mission is for people across the world to have access to high quality dental care wherever they live.
Learn more about the Faculty of Dental SurgeryThe purpose of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s (RCSEd’s) Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) is to enhance patient care and safety by promoting the highest standards of training in dentistry and to support trainers in developing their roles.
Learn more about the Faculty of Dental TrainersThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) is the first of its kind in the UK and its purpose is to help support and develop surgeons in their role as surgical trainers. It works to increase the profile and recognition of surgical education and training.
Learn more about the Faculty of Surgical TrainersSurgical Care Practitioners (SCPs) and Surgical First Assistants (SFAs) are an integral part of the modern surgical workforce. The aim of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) is to offer support and career development opportunities for Surgical Care Practitioners, and all involved in the delivery of high-quality surgical care.
Learn more about the Faculty of Perioperative CarePre-hospital care is a well-established branch of medicine practiced by a broad range of practitioners. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care's (FPHC's) aim is to set and maintain clinical standards for all practitioners in this evolving specialty.
Learn more about the Faculty of Pre-Hospital CareThe primary objective of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH) is to improve the health outcomes of individuals living and working in remote, rural, austere and life-threatening areas of the world.
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Explore External EventsBook your tickets for the RCSEd Triennial and ICOSET Conference 2025, taking place on 4–6 June. Join global surgical leaders in Edinburgh for an unmissable conference focused on innovation, education and collaboration. Earn CPD points and network with leading professionals. Register now.
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Read the latest RCSEd Press ReleasesRead the Surgeons' News, the award-winning quarterly magazine from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), also available digitally for interactive access to surgical news, expert opinions, and healthcare updates for its surgical, dental and allied healthcare professional members.
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Listen to the RCSEd PodcastThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) collaborates with policymakers to influence healthcare policy, with a key focus on patient safety. The College prioritises the welfare of its members and fellows, promoting equity, diversity and improving patient outcomes through advocacy and policy engagement.
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