Members' News
Open letter to trainee members
We will continue to speak truth to power on the challenges both you and your patients are facing in the NHS, and redouble our efforts to support your rights to high quality training and a just and acceptable working life.
Latest News
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We have upgraded our database and finance system
08 Sep 2025 We are pleased to announce we have moved to a new database and finance system. Most services are now functioning as usual. Read on to find out which services remain offline temporarily. -
Eligibility criteria announced for new Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations
29 Jul 2025 We are pleased to share that the Dental Faculty Deans of the UK’s three surgical royal colleges have recently released the eligibility criteria for the new Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations. -
Professor Patrick Magennis elected as Junior Vice Dean at June's Board meeting
20 Jun 2025 Congratulations to Professor Patrick Magennis who was elected Junior Vice Dean of the Faculty at today’s FDS Board meeting.
Featured Blog
Gender gap in surgery
"Whilst on the surface it appears that the gender gap in medicine as a whole is decreasing or perhaps even inverting, in surgery the statistics tell a different story."
Featured Article
Complications and errors
All surgical procedures carry the potential for adverse events. The latest issue of the Bulletin asks: Do surgeons need support - and, if so, what kind?