Webinars
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is proud to offer a range of interesting webinars. These sessions are designed to keep you informed about the latest developments in the field of surgery, share updates on the College's initiatives and support members in both their personal and professional growth.
The RCS England webinar programme is free for all members and CPD accredited for up to 1 point per session. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
2025 webinar programme
Preparing for the MRCS Part B: Clinical Skills and Anatomy - Tuesday 29 April, from 6pm
Join us for this informative session designed to enhance your exam preparation. Led by the Chair of the Court of Examiners, Yasser Mohsen, hear from successful candidate Aqua Asif and MRCS Examiner Richard Tunstall, offering practical guidance and strategies for success in the clinical skills and anatomy stations of the MRCS Part B. Register here.
Navigating Job Planning: Practical Strategies for Consultants and SAS Surgeons - Wednesday 30 April from 6pm
Are you a consultant or SAS surgeon looking to enhance your knowledge and understanding of job planning and optimise your schedule? This session will cover the fundamentals of creating and managing job plans, including collaboration between consultants and trainees, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and the role of the RSPA (Regional Specialty Professional Advisors). Hear presentations from our expert panel and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have in the interactive Q&A session. Our expert panel includes:
- William Allum, Chair of the RCS England Workforce and Training Committee
- Ram Moorthy, RCS England Council member
- Deborah Eastwood, RCS England Council member
- Vinita Shekar, Co-chair of the Academy SAS Committee and RCS England Regional Director for Scotland
Join us to gain practical insights, through real-life case studies and interactive discussions, on improving efficiency and ensuring your job plan supports personal development and service delivery. Register here.
Preparing for the MRCS Part B: Communication and Applied Sciences - Thursday 5 June from 6pm
Join us for this informative session designed to enhance your exam preparation. Led by the Chair of the Court of Examiners, Yasser Mohsen, hear from a successful candidate and winner of the Barry Prize for the highest mark in the MRCS Part B, Matt Langstroth. Develop effective communication techniques and learn how to apply your scientific knowledge in the exam. Register here.
HandsFirst3 Webinar - Friday 13 June 2025, from 8am
Join us for the HandsFirst3 QI Collaborative webinar, led by Mrs. Sarah Tucker, Clinical Lead. This session will outline the collaborative's goals, project approach, and the benefits of participation.
HandsFirst3 is a partnership between the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) and the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT).
The project aims to improve hand trauma care standards as set out in BSSH, BAHT and British Orthopaedic Association standards by bringing together hospital teams to seek improvements through rapid cycles of change and sharing best practices.
Sites will receive support from clinical and QI experts through coaching sessions, online meetings, webinars, email support, and group collaborative meetings.
Our expert panel includes:
⦁ Mrs. Sarah Tucker - Clinical Lead
⦁ Ruth Colville - QI Consultant
⦁ Maureen McGeorge - QI Consultant
If you are a plastic or orthopaedic surgeon, hand therapist, or lead these teams and wish to learn more, register here.
Becoming an RCS England Examiner - Tuesday 24 June from 12.30pm
Are you looking to give back to the surgical profession and support the next generation of surgeons? RCS England is delighted to be expanding our exam centres, both in the UK and internationally, and is therefore looking for current or retired surgeons to join our valued Court of Examiners. Join this free webinar to find out more about becoming an RCS England MRCS examiner. You will hear from the RCS England Exams Team, who will cover what is involved in life as an examiner, give you tips on preparing for the role and provide insights into the exam process, requirements and expectations. Plus, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have in the Q&A session. Register here.
SUPPORT Improvement Collaborative Recruitment - Wednesday 25 June from 6pm
Join us to learn about SUrgeon Peer-led POst-incident Response Teams 2 Improvement Collaborative (SUPPORT2).
Adverse events are an inevitable aspect of surgery, profoundly affecting the well-being of surgeons both personally and professionally. Peer support, when delivered by fellow surgeons, has proven to be an effective model for aiding surgeons after adverse events. The SUPPORT Improvement Collaborative was established to assist UK sites in designing, delivering, sustaining, and evaluating peer support programmes for surgeons.
Attendees will learn about the project's background, its importance, and the benefits of participating.
Our expert panel includes:
- Mr. Kevin Turner - Consultant Urological Surgeon and Visiting Professor
- Dr. Maddy Greville-Harris - Clinical Psychologist, Senior Lecturer
- Dr. Olivia Donnelly - Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Miss Gemma Scrimgeour - Innovation and Improvement Fellow
If you are a surgeon or lead surgical teams and wish to learn more, register here.
Coming soon
We will be updating this page throughout the year with our full programme of 2025 webinars. We are in the process of scheduling sessions on being a mentee, leadership and later in the year we will be running webinars on interview skills and how best to prepare for the FRCS.
All our webinars are free for members and accredited for up to 1 CPD point. If you're not currently a member but would like to join us, please visit our membership page.
Not able to attend on this date? Register for the webinar and you'll be able to access the recording at any time.
View our other upcoming events and webinars.
Recorded webinars
We keep a catalogue of our past webinars to provide accessible advice for members at all career stages. All webinars are now recorded on MedAll and are available to watch if you have registered for the webinar. After three months we add all webinar recordings to our YouTube page. If there's a topic you'd like us to cover next, please get in touch with our events team.