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
Our new leadership programmes
We have developed three exciting new leadership development programmes, in partnership with the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management. Surgeons from all career grades can benefit.
In response to trainee feedback
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
Private sector & NHS must meet the same standards of care
"Following the Mid-Staffordshire scandal, there have been a large number of initiatives in the NHS to improve patient safety. Yet the same focus from government and healthcare leaders has not happened in the private sector."
THE BULLETIN
Clinical depression: surgeons and mental illness
Surgeons are among the least likely of all medical practitioners to seek help for mental health problems. What makes them a minority within a minority?
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