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The Royal College of Surgeons of England
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Planned site maintenance over the weekend
We will be carrying out planned maintenance on the website on Sunday 25 of August. The site will be accessible, but some users may have problems logging on, or booking courses or events.
We expect everything to be back to normal by Monday 00.00 AM BST. International users should refer to their own local time zones.
Message from RCS
Invest in your future
Over the years, fellows and members have extended the frontiers of surgery through clinical research and the development of new techniques. We are pleased to invite applications for a wide range of research opportunities to support all career stages.
Apply for a research grant or joint RCS fellowship
Leadership in surgery
Leadership is extremely important, particularly when building your career and changing roles. We can help you develop your leadership skills through our range of programmes, guidance, events and courses but also through opportunities to get involved with our many networks.
Develop your leadership skills with us
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.
Read the blog
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