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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Join RCSEd President, Prof Clare-Ellen McNaught, at the upcoming President's Forum, taking place at the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran on Wednesday 4 November. There will be engaging talks relevant to modern healthcare delivery and an opportunity to network with RCSEd... bit.ly/4i2puKg

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

This webinar will provide relevant information on how to manage the combined orthodontic restorative cases from both the orthodontic & restorative side. Case studies will be used to discuss areas such as the importance of the joint clinic & communication in the ortho-restor... bit.ly/4zRHtew

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Not long left to apply for the Small Pump Priming Grant in Cancer Research! Applications are welcome from from Members and Fellows worldwide who are Core Trainees, Specialty Trainees, SAS Doctors, LEDs or Consultants who are within five years of their first post. Apply now: bit.ly/4pKGmad

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

📢 To all UK medical students, this is your final chance to register for the RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition 26/27. If you would like the opportunity to showcase your skills and compete against other medical students across the UK, register by midnight: bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The RCSEd Core Trainee Forum is excited to present a new webinar series dedicated to ST3 Application Preparation. The first webinar in this series takes place this Thursday and will focus on ST3 applications for ENT and Urology, with each specialty covered in a separate se... bit.ly/4rVn7gE

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

There is 1 day left to register for the RCSEd Surgical Skills Competition! Don't miss this unique opportunity to represent your medical school on a national stage. Register today: bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Only 2 days left to register for the RCSEd Surgical Skills Competition! This is a great opportunity to practice essential surgical techniques, from suturing and knot-tying to basic laparoscopic skills, in a supportive but competitive environment. Register here: bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Two weeks to go until the WM Surgical Society National Conference. There will be presentations of interesting cases in the field of surgery. This event will be followed by a Presidential Reception, hosted by RCSEd President, Prof Clare-Ellen McNaught which can be booked se... bit.ly/4wrfDmu

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

UK medical students, if you haven't done so already you have just 3 days left to register for the RCSEd Surgical Skills Competition! If you're considering a career in surgery or just curious about the field, sign up to the competition and put your skills to the test! Reg... bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

RCSEd is excited to be hosting this upcoming CME Event, taking place on 10 November 2026 in Lahore, Pakistan. This event offers an excellent opportunity to engage with esteemed faculty and gain valuable insights into surgical education. Register here: bit.ly/4hKX3Ad

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This webinar will deliver a basis of knowledge for anal cancer and alternate anal lesions, pitched at FRCS level but also applicable to all surgical trainees. Attendees will gain an understanding of the pathophysiology and the management of anal neoplasia. Register here: bit.ly/4irjwo1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

4 days left to register for the RCSEd Surgical Skills Competition! This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and gain feedback from experienced clinicians. Don't delay and sign up today: bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

5 days left to register for the RCSEd Surgical Skills Competition! This competition offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive expert feedback and enhance your CV with national recognition. Register today: bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

6 days left to register for the RCSEd Surgical Skills Competition! All students receive complimentary affiliation, when they sign up for the competition. Register here: bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

📢There is one week left to register for the RCSEd Surgical Skills Competition! If you're still looking for a reason to sign up for this prestigious competition, read some of the testimonials from past participants and register here: bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Cruise medicine is becoming an important and specialised field of maritime healthcare. This webinar will examine the changing medical needs of passengers and crew, regulatory and industry expectations, and the gap between required competence and standardised specialist educ... bit.ly/4AOJTeh

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This webinar will explore strategies for recognizing, managing, and mitigating complications associated with robotic surgery. Panelists will discuss prevention, early identification, intraoperative management, troubleshooting, patient selection, and postoperative care. Lea... bit.ly/4AJZYlk

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This course aims to teach the fundamental principles of plaster application and the pitfalls to avoid in order to prevent complications of non-operative fracture care with plaster immobilisation. Apply here: bit.ly/4jZwoic

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join us next week for this webinar on Robotic Surgery in Oncology. The session will address margin status, quality of resection, multidisciplinary decision-making, and practical challenges in adopting robotic techniques for complex cancer surgery. Register here: bit.ly/4xo1LtD

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This webinar delivered in partnership with BSSCD will focus on career pathway in Special Care Dentistry including the new Dental Specialty Fellowship examinations and application to specialist list by submitting a portfolio evidence application. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4hwhrF7

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This webinar will help attendees to gain more awareness on Osteogenesis Imperfecta and the impact on oral health and overall dental needs for the dental professions. This includes treatment adaptation and treatment modalities required for delivery of dental care. Learn mor... bit.ly/46yTiZI

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📢 The registration deadline for the RCSEd Surgical Skills Competition has been extended to Monday 12 October. UK Medical Students, if you would like the chance to develop your practical skills whilst representing your medical school on a national stage, this is the compet... bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our webinar on the 23 November, will bridge fundamental science with clinical translation, to highlight how emerging biologic and genetic technologies are shaping the management of musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions. Register here: bit.ly/4uOqgyE

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Balancing a demanding surgical career with family life brings its own pressures: on-call rotas, long hours, and the pull between two important worlds. This webinar will provide trainees and consultants with practical strategies to manage competing demands to thrive in both ... bit.ly/4i1ETw1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In this webinar, attendees will gain valuable tips for managing the complex combined Orthodontics Restorative case. The session will be chaired by Pratik Sharma and he'll be joined by Consultant & Specialist Orthodontist, David Waring and Specialist Prosthodontist, Amin Ami... bit.ly/4zRHtew

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This webinar will increase awareness on Osteogenesis Imperfecta in relation to dental care and also review the risks associated with dental treatment and the importance of an MDT approach including dentists' role. Register here: bit.ly/46yTiZI

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The latest #LetsTalkSurgery podcast episode sees Sesi Hotonu talk with consultant paediatric neurosurgeon Mr Michael Canty about the management of spinabifida and hydrocephalus in children. Listen here: bit.ly/3TyxVol Or on the RCSEd App!

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This webinar will explore the latest evidence, controversies and practical considerations surrounding thoracic analgesia. There will be discussions on how best to tailor analgesic strategies for thoracotomy, VATS, robotic surgery and rib fractures. Register here: bit.ly/4dr2jHV

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This webinar will provide information on anal cancer and alternate anal lesions which will be pitched at FRCS level knowledge & applicable to all surgical trainees. Joining the panel is Mr Chris Macklin, a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with a special interest in anal cancer... bit.ly/4irjwo1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

RCSEd welcomes applications for the Small Pump Priming Grant in Cancer Research from Members and Fellows worldwide who are Core Trainees, Specialty Trainees, SAS Doctors, LEDs or Consultants who are within five years of their first post. Apply now: bit.ly/4pKGmad

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"It was one of those experiences that really drives home just how much there is left to learn, and how varied and exciting a career in surgery can be." RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition 2025/26 Finalist. Sign up for the 2026/27 surgical skills competition today & ... bit.ly/4Ad7qFl

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This webinar will provide an evidence-based overview of robotic surgery in oncology, with emphasis on tumour clearance, radical resection outcomes, patient selection, and practical implementation of robotic techniques in cancer surgery. Register here: bit.ly/4xo1LtD

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition offers UK medical students the opportunity to practice essential surgical techniques, from suturing & knot-tying to basic laparoscopic skills. If you would like the chance to explore what a potential career in surgery could lo... bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The September 2026 issue of Surgeons' News is out now! This edition explores sustainability in its fullest sense; not simply as environmental stewardship, but as the responsible continuation of surgical practice across generations. Read the full issue here: bit.ly/3Vr3vSF Or on the RCSE...!

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome participants to our Birmingham Centre for the Training the Trainers course last week! This course focuses on practical solutions for time pressured trainers - view upcoming dates here: bit.ly/3EICLaB

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

RCSEd is excited to be hosting this Continuing Medical Education Event in collaboration with the West Bengal Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India (WB-ASI). Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with esteemed faculty. Tickets are on a first-come, first-serve... bit.ly/4wKCnPm

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This is a one-day course involving interactive lectures on bariatric surgery, pathways to surgery, choice of procedure, complications of surgery and long-term outcomes. There will be practical sessions on both gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Apply: bit.ly/4m1kyGv

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join us next Monday for another insightful webinar as experts, Esther Wehrle, Dr med vet, PhD and Jan Barcik, PhD from the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) explore the topic of bone regeneration: mechanobiology and future bone graft alternatives. Register here: bit.ly/4aFRyQA

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join us on 16th September for the next episode of the Money Matters wellbeing series delivered by the RCSEd Trainees' Committee & Wesleyan Financial Services. We'll explore the key decisions around retirement timing, including when and how to take NHS pension benefits. Re... bit.ly/3UpgA1l

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📢 To all UK Medical Students, this one is for you! The RCSEd National Surgical Skills Competition 2026/27 is officially open. Register now for the opportunity to represent your medical school on a national stage and develop your surgical skills whilst gaining feedback fro... bit.ly/4fZmZH1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In this webinar, Dr Gauri Seth, founder of Attune In will discuss the pressures of combining a surgical career with family life, and share practical strategies for managing competing demands sustainably. Register here: bit.ly/4i1ETw1

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Vote now for your SAS Member of Council! This is an exciting and important role as part of the Council of the College which represents the professional interests of the College's membership. Vote here: bit.ly/4prb4Xe Elections Hub: bit.ly/4fkAlzy

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This webinar will provide an overview of upper limb nerve injuries and palsy, including the key anatomy & classifications, as well as discussing reconstructive and rehab strategies for established nerve palsy. The session will be delivered by experts in the field of plastic... bit.ly/4grcNZX

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We're growing our network of International Surgical Ambassadors, creating opportunities to represent the College, build global connections and support the advancement of surgical education worldwide. Applications are now open to surgical professionals based in Egypt, Malays... bit.ly/3YsZjnr

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join us on 10 September for another innovative webinar as we explore the clinical experience and practical applications of the newer robotic surgical platforms across different surgical specialties. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/3SURJSu

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

On 9 September, RCSEd's Patient Safety Group will deliver the next webinar in their Safety in Health & Care series. This session aims to strengthen the ability of clinicians & leaders to recognise & address inequity in surgical workplaces through timely, effective workplac... bit.ly/45Tif1t

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This webinar will explore the topic of stem cells and gene therapy in orthopaedics. Attendees will learn how to differentiate between key stem cell sources and gene delivery strategies, including their mechanisms of action, advantages, and limitations in orthopaedic applica... bit.ly/4uOqgyE

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Join us on 23 October for the West Midlands Surgical Society National Conference. The event aims to encourage junior trainees & medical students to pursue a career in surgery with a range of interesting presentations. Abstracts submissions are currently being accepted for ... bit.ly/4wrfDmu

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In this podcast episode, Sophie Lewis speaks with Miss Rania Kronfli, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, to discuss choledochal anomalies in paediatric surgery. Listen now: bit.ly/4xvRbkU

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh @rcsed.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Join us in Kolkata on 9 September 2026 for a Continuing Medical Education Event in collaboration with the West Bengal Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India (WB-ASI). This free event will include presentations by expert speakers on various topics pertaining to surgical... bit.ly/4wKCnPm

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