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
Needlemaker's Bursary
We're offering a bursary of up to £1,000 towards an RCS educational course with thanks to the Worshipful Company of Needlemakers. To apply, you must be a member or affiliate of the RCS and be in stages CT1–2 or ST1–2 of a recognised UK training programme.
Receive money towards an RCS course
Women in Surgery conference: press for success
Averil Mansfield, Farah Bhatti and Stella Vig are just some of the inspirational women speaking at our upcoming Women in Surgery conference. Use code EARLYBIRD before Monday 20 August and save 20%.
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Quality improvement: we want to hear from you
We are currently looking for case studies to feature on our website to help shape the RCS' future activity for quality improvement (QI) in surgery.
Have you participated in QI? Submit your case study today.
LATEST BLOG POST
Beyond 70: a technological NHS
"The 70th anniversary of the NHS is a fitting time to contemplate the history of a truly great institution ... but it is also a time to look forward. How will it evolve over the next 70 years and what part will digital technology play in its future development?"
The Bulletin
“Alexa, transcribe this op note for me please”
In the July Bulletin, Ryan Kerstein looks at the role of smart speakers in healthcare, and maybe even in theatre.
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