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
Women in surgery: Lift as you climb
Hear from some of the most influential women in surgery, technology and business as they share their practical advice on how to climb the surgical career ladder while helping others do the same.
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We ran 10K for surgical research
Our team of 12, made up of staff and members, ran the Virgin Sport and ASICS 10K run through the streets of London. They raised over £4500 for our Surgical Research Fund through which we support better care for patients of all ages undergoing any surgical procedure.
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Vacancies for Regional Directors
Regional Directors lead the RCS’s local engagement with members, fellows, other surgeons and our key stakeholder groups in their region.
Help us to improve surgical care and implement professional standards in your region.
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LATEST BLOG POST
Getting patients fit for surgery
Professor Mike Grocott is Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Southampton. He spoke at our event in Cardiff on ‘Getting Patients Fit for Surgery’. He discusses the concept of ‘prehabilitation’ and shares some of his ‘top tips’ for helping patients to prepare themselves.
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The Bulletin
July 2019
In this issue of the Bulletin, we explore new technology in the form of portable surgical robotics, look at the impact of change in the regulation of public sector pensions, and explore the cost effectiveness of global surgery. this month's Bulletin.
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.
RCS Transform
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