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Voting Now Open for the RCSEd Council Elections 2025

Closing date for receipt of votes via CES: Monday 1 September 2025

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Recognition and Prevention of Injury and Deterioration

Book the RAPID course for hands-on training in managing surgical patients and enhancing patient care and safety through practical simulation.

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Teams Based Quality Review for Clinical Practice (TBQR)

This course aims to equips healthcare professionals with the tools, frameworks, and strategies needed to embed TBQR into clinical practice

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FRRHH Membership and Fellowship Awards

Awards of Membership and Fellowship of the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare Re-open for 2025. Apply by Friday 22 August.

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Plastering Techniques for Fracture Treatment

Book this one-day practical course in Edinburgh on 10 October 2025 to learn the safe application and moulding of elbow and ankle fracture plasters.

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Upcoming Events

The College offers a wide range of educational events for professionals, from medical students interested in surgery to surgical trainees and consultant specialists. Browse the wide range of College events, conferences and symposia.

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Membership

Become part of RCSEd’s global network of 33,000+ healthcare professionals dedicated to surgical excellence. Gain prestigious accreditation, career support and exclusive benefits. With membership levels tailored to each career stage, join us in advancing patient care and safety worldwide.

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Education & Exams

The College runs a large range of exams and courses for healthcare professionals, covering various surgical specialties and dentistry. These exams and courses are designed to assess and certify the knowledge, skills, and competence of candidates at different stages of their careers, from surgical trainees to consultant specialists.

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  • Membership in Implant Dentistry
  • Fellowship in Ophthalmology - Written Component Examination
  • Primary Trauma Care - Provider Course
  • Team Based Quality Review (TBQR) for Clinical Practice
  • MRCSEd Ophthalmology Component 1 - Basic Sciences & Optics
  • Recognition And Prevention of Injury and Deterioration (RAPID)

Surgeons' Hall Museums

The award-winning Surgeons' Hall Museums are open from 10am-5pm, 7 days a week, with free entry for Fellows and Members of the College.

RCSEd News

  • 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 Friday 04 August 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.

  • Call for Applications: SASLED Committee Roles

    The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is inviting applications for vacancies on the SASLED committee, with effect from November 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and representation of SAS and LED professionals within the College.

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Patient Safety Group

The Patient Safety Group (PSG) exists to ensure that the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) core professional standards, training and educational activities are focused on continuously improving patient safety and reducing harm, while coordinating the College’s approach to this global health priority.

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