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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Read the 2025 UK Surgical Workforce Census Report

You shared your experiences and helped us identify priority actions. Read the findings of the 2025 UK Surgical Workforce Census Report and explore the data in our interactive toolkit.

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Your feedback and how we're taking action

Stand for College Council or FDS Board

Nominations are now open for both College Council and the Faculty of Dental Surgery Board. Whether your focus is surgical standards or advancing oral and dental surgery, this is a moment to help shape the future of our College. This year also includes elections for our next President — a historic first where you decide who leads. Voting for President is still open.

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Be the voice for all members

Register for the Future of Surgery Festival

From pioneering surgeons to the first female fighter jet pilot, the programme has something for every specialty and career stage. Connect with 1,000+ peers, explore 50+ exhibitors and gain insight from 25+ hours of sessions.

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Volunteer, contribute and join


We want you to help change the face of surgery. You can contribute to our research, publications, faculty, networks, fundraising and more.

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The Bulletin

Your membership journal


The voice of the surgical community, we discuss key issues in the profession, cultivate diversity, showcase innovation and topical research.

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BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS

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Whatever stage of your surgical career you’re at, RCS England Membership will provide you with the knowledge, skills and development and support you need.

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SUPPORT OUR WORK

Donate to the RCS

RCS England 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.

1800 ROYAL CHARTER

From our collections

We have recently had some key pieces from our archival collection digitised, including our original 1800 Royal Charter