Committed to enabling surgeons to achieve and maintain the highest standards of surgical practice and patient care.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Senior women in surgery
Maximise your potential with your fellow women in surgery at our upcoming WinS conference, on 6 October in Manchester. Suitable for consultant and SAS surgeons.
Join our upcoming conference
Meet the surgical care team
The RCS is committed to supporting members of the surgical care team. Watch our series of videos to learn how different members of the surgical care team contribute to improving patient care.
Ensuring high-quality care for patients
Improving older people’s oral health
The College’s Faculty of Dental Surgery has published a new report highlighting the impact that poor oral health has for older people.
New Faculty of Dental Surgery report
BLOG
Bariatric surgery in the UK: it’s time to stop judging and start operating
"The annual volume of bariatric/metabolic procedures in the UK is five to ten-fold lower when compared to other European countries with similar population sizes and disease prevalence. Why the discrepancy?"
THE BULLETIN
Medical device use post Brexit: should we be concerned?
In the July Bulletin, our technology editor examines the potential effect of our departure from the EU on the regulation and supply of medical devices.
BUILDING ON OUR HERITAGE
Transforming surgery for tomorrow
We are embarking on an ambitious three year transformation. We will be building on our heritage, bringing our surgical community closer together and expanding our digital resources.
BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
Whatever stage of your surgical career you’re at, RCS membership will provide you with the knowledge, skills and development and support you need.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
The RCS is a charity and relies on your support to fund research, training and conserving our heritage collections - all in the aim of advancing surgical care.
FROM OUR COLLECTIONS
Conserve our collections
Illustration of a skeleton and rhino from:
Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani
by Albinus 1747