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This week, RCSEd are delivering an adapted online Training the Trainers course to support surgeons working in austere environments. The delegates are all faculty for the David Nott Foundation's HEST course and we're proud to partner in this important work.
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This week, RCSEd are delivering an adapted online Training the Trainers course to support surgeons working in austere environments. The delegates are all faculty for the David Nott Foundation's HEST course and we're proud to partner in this important work.
The latest issue of The Surgeon (Volume 23, Issue 5) is now available.
Fellows and Members in good standing may access this issue here: https://bit.ly/49MsZlq
Fellows and Members in good standing may access this issue here: https://bit.ly/49MsZlq
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The latest issue of The Surgeon (Volume 23, Issue 5) is now available.
Fellows and Members in good standing may access this issue here: https://bit.ly/49MsZlq
Fellows and Members in good standing may access this issue here: https://bit.ly/49MsZlq
Dr Clare McNaught is set to officially take office as RCSEd's new President tomorrow (14 November) at the College's AGM.
Dr McNaught succeeds Professor Rowan Parks, who has served as the College's President for the last three years.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3XxrhwN #OperatingAsOne
Dr McNaught succeeds Professor Rowan Parks, who has served as the College's President for the last three years.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3XxrhwN #OperatingAsOne
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Dr Clare McNaught is set to officially take office as RCSEd's new President tomorrow (14 November) at the College's AGM.
Dr McNaught succeeds Professor Rowan Parks, who has served as the College's President for the last three years.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3XxrhwN #OperatingAsOne
Dr McNaught succeeds Professor Rowan Parks, who has served as the College's President for the last three years.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3XxrhwN #OperatingAsOne
Join War Doctors - In Conversation to hear stories from the doctors saving lives in the face of conflict and catastrophe.
Book your FREE tickets here: https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
Book your FREE tickets here: https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join War Doctors - In Conversation to hear stories from the doctors saving lives in the face of conflict and catastrophe.
Book your FREE tickets here: https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
Book your FREE tickets here: https://bit.ly/4raOP8C
Join us on Thursday as our expert panel provides an understanding of established robotic platforms and their unique advantages in addition to discussing multidisciplinary collaboration, and improved surgical precision across specialties.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join us on Thursday as our expert panel provides an understanding of established robotic platforms and their unique advantages in addition to discussing multidisciplinary collaboration, and improved surgical precision across specialties.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
This course is aimed at trainees & newly appointed consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery & Plastic Surgery. Participants will work in pairs on Thiel cadavers with supervision from an expert consultant faculty.
Book here: https://bit.ly/47AYo98
Book here: https://bit.ly/47AYo98
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This course is aimed at trainees & newly appointed consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery & Plastic Surgery. Participants will work in pairs on Thiel cadavers with supervision from an expert consultant faculty.
Book here: https://bit.ly/47AYo98
Book here: https://bit.ly/47AYo98
Today, RCSEd paused to remember the brave souls who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
President Rowan Parks laid a poppy wreath on our remembrance bench as our staff observed a two-minute silence.
Lest we forget.
President Rowan Parks laid a poppy wreath on our remembrance bench as our staff observed a two-minute silence.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Today, RCSEd paused to remember the brave souls who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
President Rowan Parks laid a poppy wreath on our remembrance bench as our staff observed a two-minute silence.
Lest we forget.
President Rowan Parks laid a poppy wreath on our remembrance bench as our staff observed a two-minute silence.
Lest we forget.
Learn how to manage conflict, lead tough conversations and navigate challenging situations in surgery.
This bespoke course can be delivered at your workplace - discover more here ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oHxjaf
This bespoke course can be delivered at your workplace - discover more here ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oHxjaf
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Learn how to manage conflict, lead tough conversations and navigate challenging situations in surgery.
This bespoke course can be delivered at your workplace - discover more here ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oHxjaf
This bespoke course can be delivered at your workplace - discover more here ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oHxjaf
🦷This exam allows the candidate to demonstrate the ability to apply requisite knowledge, clinical judgement and reasoning and communication strategies in Paediatric Dentistry.
Apply➡️ https://bit.ly/49GOmEC
Apply➡️ https://bit.ly/49GOmEC
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🦷This exam allows the candidate to demonstrate the ability to apply requisite knowledge, clinical judgement and reasoning and communication strategies in Paediatric Dentistry.
Apply➡️ https://bit.ly/49GOmEC
Apply➡️ https://bit.ly/49GOmEC
Don't forget to follow us on TikTok and Instagram to prepare for the MRCS exam!
Every day, we post informative practice questions covering different areas of surgery. Follow us to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nLbvdg
Every day, we post informative practice questions covering different areas of surgery. Follow us to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nLbvdg
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Don't forget to follow us on TikTok and Instagram to prepare for the MRCS exam!
Every day, we post informative practice questions covering different areas of surgery. Follow us to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nLbvdg
Every day, we post informative practice questions covering different areas of surgery. Follow us to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nLbvdg
Just three weeks left until the Undergraduate Student and Foundation Years Research Symposium in Edinburgh!
Delegates can look forward to hearing presentations from peers and guest lectures on surgical training and research.
Secure your place today: https://bit.ly/4m8hTKc
Delegates can look forward to hearing presentations from peers and guest lectures on surgical training and research.
Secure your place today: https://bit.ly/4m8hTKc
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Just three weeks left until the Undergraduate Student and Foundation Years Research Symposium in Edinburgh!
Delegates can look forward to hearing presentations from peers and guest lectures on surgical training and research.
Secure your place today: https://bit.ly/4m8hTKc
Delegates can look forward to hearing presentations from peers and guest lectures on surgical training and research.
Secure your place today: https://bit.ly/4m8hTKc
We are now inviting applications for Executive Committee Members to join our dynamic and dedicated committee.
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are now inviting applications for Executive Committee Members to join our dynamic and dedicated committee.
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
If you are preparing for the ST3 interviews in vascular surgery, this webinar will equip you with the practical strategies and recommended resources required to help you succeed in your interview.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KSw752
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KSw752
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
If you are preparing for the ST3 interviews in vascular surgery, this webinar will equip you with the practical strategies and recommended resources required to help you succeed in your interview.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KSw752
Register here: https://bit.ly/3KSw752
Aiming for a career in surgery? This course aims to introduce medical students and FY1 doctors participants to safe basic surgical techniques that are common to all surgical practices.
Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qHBODd
Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qHBODd
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Aiming for a career in surgery? This course aims to introduce medical students and FY1 doctors participants to safe basic surgical techniques that are common to all surgical practices.
Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qHBODd
Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qHBODd
One week left to apply for the JSF Specialty Lead role in Neurosurgery! It is open to Fellows who are Joint Specialty Fellowship (JSF) Examiners or current and past Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations (JCIE) examiners.
Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/42WWpsR
Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/42WWpsR
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
One week left to apply for the JSF Specialty Lead role in Neurosurgery! It is open to Fellows who are Joint Specialty Fellowship (JSF) Examiners or current and past Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations (JCIE) examiners.
Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/42WWpsR
Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/42WWpsR
Join us for our Cadaveric Intermediate Open Abdominal Surgery Course, aimed at Medical Students, Core Trainees and ST1-ST3 Trainees.
To apply, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4otADpy
To apply, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4otADpy
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Join us for our Cadaveric Intermediate Open Abdominal Surgery Course, aimed at Medical Students, Core Trainees and ST1-ST3 Trainees.
To apply, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4otADpy
To apply, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4otADpy
❗Just one week to go until we meet in Edinburgh for the 2025 FPHC Conference!
From clinical updates to new technologies, this event will provide a valuable learning experience for all delegates
Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/4n3VrTG
From clinical updates to new technologies, this event will provide a valuable learning experience for all delegates
Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/4n3VrTG
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
❗Just one week to go until we meet in Edinburgh for the 2025 FPHC Conference!
From clinical updates to new technologies, this event will provide a valuable learning experience for all delegates
Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/4n3VrTG
From clinical updates to new technologies, this event will provide a valuable learning experience for all delegates
Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/4n3VrTG
In this webinar, attendees can look forward to learning about the evolution of robotic platforms, in addition to learning how to compare their unique features and clinical advantages and much more.
Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In this webinar, attendees can look forward to learning about the evolution of robotic platforms, in addition to learning how to compare their unique features and clinical advantages and much more.
Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3KQZLYl
Join us for this upcoming MRCS Part B preparation event in Lahore.
Hear talks about the different OSCE stations from RCSEd Examiners, take part in Q&A sessions and more!
Register today: https://bit.ly/4naiJ9E
Hear talks about the different OSCE stations from RCSEd Examiners, take part in Q&A sessions and more!
Register today: https://bit.ly/4naiJ9E
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Join us for this upcoming MRCS Part B preparation event in Lahore.
Hear talks about the different OSCE stations from RCSEd Examiners, take part in Q&A sessions and more!
Register today: https://bit.ly/4naiJ9E
Hear talks about the different OSCE stations from RCSEd Examiners, take part in Q&A sessions and more!
Register today: https://bit.ly/4naiJ9E
Opt to join our prestigious institution and be a part of a legacy that spans generations. Our exclusive Career Creator Discount lets you save on membership fees when you make the smart choice to commit for four years.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WKFG98
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WKFG98
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Opt to join our prestigious institution and be a part of a legacy that spans generations. Our exclusive Career Creator Discount lets you save on membership fees when you make the smart choice to commit for four years.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WKFG98
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WKFG98
We are now inviting applications for Executive Committee Members to join our dynamic and dedicated committee.
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We are now inviting applications for Executive Committee Members to join our dynamic and dedicated committee.
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
For more information and how to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4qymybF
This webinar will be useful for those who are preparing for ENT ST3 interviews. The session will provide tips on format, common questions, portfolio, self-assessment and how to stand out on interview day.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4oksJ1E
Register here: https://bit.ly/4oksJ1E
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This webinar will be useful for those who are preparing for ENT ST3 interviews. The session will provide tips on format, common questions, portfolio, self-assessment and how to stand out on interview day.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4oksJ1E
Register here: https://bit.ly/4oksJ1E
There's still time to complete the RCSEd Volunteer Survey. We want to hear from existing and prospective volunteers to help shape the future of how we work together.
Complete the survey here by 31 October: https://bit.ly/43h1CvA
Complete the survey here by 31 October: https://bit.ly/43h1CvA
October 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
There's still time to complete the RCSEd Volunteer Survey. We want to hear from existing and prospective volunteers to help shape the future of how we work together.
Complete the survey here by 31 October: https://bit.ly/43h1CvA
Complete the survey here by 31 October: https://bit.ly/43h1CvA
Join John Hines, Dean of Examinations at RCSEd and former Chair of the Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Exams Committee, as he talks to Jon Lund, Dean of Education, about all aspects of the MRCS, including many top tips for success.
Apply for MRCS: https://bit.ly/44xLYNF
Apply for MRCS: https://bit.ly/44xLYNF
October 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join John Hines, Dean of Examinations at RCSEd and former Chair of the Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Exams Committee, as he talks to Jon Lund, Dean of Education, about all aspects of the MRCS, including many top tips for success.
Apply for MRCS: https://bit.ly/44xLYNF
Apply for MRCS: https://bit.ly/44xLYNF
❗Final chance to submit your applications for the James Weir Foundation Research Grants.
Up to £10,000 of funding is available for each speciality area.
Apply by this Sunday 2 November: https://bit.ly/3YsZjnr
Up to £10,000 of funding is available for each speciality area.
Apply by this Sunday 2 November: https://bit.ly/3YsZjnr
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
❗Final chance to submit your applications for the James Weir Foundation Research Grants.
Up to £10,000 of funding is available for each speciality area.
Apply by this Sunday 2 November: https://bit.ly/3YsZjnr
Up to £10,000 of funding is available for each speciality area.
Apply by this Sunday 2 November: https://bit.ly/3YsZjnr