The Royal College of Surgeons of England is proud to present a varied and interesting programme of webinars designed to keep you up-to-date with what’s going on in the world of surgery, provide updates on the College's work and support our members both personally and professionally. Please see below for dates and more information. Please note: The RCS England Webinar programme is free for all members, and now CPD Accredited for up to 1 point per session, all participants will receive a certificate of attendance. 

Interested in our conferences? View the calendar for all upcoming events.

2024 webinar programme     

What's next for Women in Surgery? – Monday 23 September, from 6pm 

Ready to find out what's next for our Women in Surgery (WinS) Network at RCS England? Want to know more about our WinS Forum and the work they're involved in? Join us for an engaging and informative webinar at 6pm on Monday 23 September with current WinS chair Tamzin Cuming and newly elected incoming WinS Chair Felicity Meyer. Get to know the new WinS Chair, ask questions and learn more about what the priorities are for WinS over the next few years. Register here.

Getting published – Tuesday 24 September, from 6pm

Are you looking to share your findings with the surgical community and advance your career? Join RCS England Head of Publishing, Mandy Webb, and the Trainees' Bulletin Editor, Alexander Zargaran for a discussion on strategies and best practices to help you navigate the publishing process. You will also have the opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have from our panellists in the Q&A session. Register here.

Flexible Working – Wednesday 9 October, from 6pm

Join us for an insightful webinar on embracing flexible working, chaired by RCS England Flexible Working Advisor Felicity Meyer. As organisations worldwide adapt to new ways of working, this session will explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices of flexible working arrangements, Your chance to ask questions and hear insights from Henrietta Creasy, a trainee who has returned from maternity leave, a retire-and-return LTFT consultant/SAS doctor, and a non-medical professional. Register here.

So you want to be a Surgeon? – Wednesday 30 October, from 6pm

Are you a medical student considering a career in surgery? Whether you're interested in neurosurgery, general surgery, pediatric surgery, or another specialty, countless opportunities are available. Join us for an introductory webinar to one of the most satisfying, hands-on and life-transforming careers in medicine. RCS England Council member Ian Kamaly-Asl will lead this session, providing you with an overview of the process of becoming a surgeon and giving you an insight into the different opportunities available. Hear from a range of different voices about their surgical careers;

Guest speakers include:

• Danielle Joyce, former trainee representative and F2 in thoracic surgery. She will discuss what she wishes she had known before becoming a surgeon.
• Lara Manley, Vice-President of ASiT and Vice Chair of ATDC, will focus on what a day in life during surgical training looks like.
• Bindy Sahota, NIHR Academic Clinical fellow and Consultant ENT Surgeon, will highlight opportunities to enhance your portfolio through research. 

Following the presentations, you will get answers to any questions you may have in the Q&A session. Register here.

Preparing for the FRCS – Tuesday 12 November, from 6pm

This upcoming webinar is aimed at effectively helping prepare surgeons for the FRCS exams. Hosted by Professor Farah Bhatti, RCS England Council Member, this webinar will provide tips and insights on how to best prepare for the FRCS exams. Professor Bhatti will be joined by FRCS Examiner Raj Kumar Praseedom and recent successful FRCS Candidates who will be delighted to answer all your questions. Join us for this informative and insightful webinar. Register here.

The third molar - getting treatment planning right – Tuesday 12 November, 6-7pm

This upcoming webinar hosted by Mr Louis McArdle, GDC registered specialist and consultant in oral surgery will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of third molar management, guided by NICE guidelines, while encouraging critical thinking and reflection on current practices. Register here.

Coming later in 2024

We are constantly adding to our webinar programme throughout the year. Below, you will find a list of sessions, which will be confirmed shortly, and we will also be adding new titles over the coming months.

To register interest for the webinars which will be held later in 2024, please complete this form and we will email you all the details of our webinars as they are confirmed.    

Interview skills masterclass – Preparing for your core surgical training interviews? We want to support you as you go through this journey. Join our hugely popular and interactive interview skills masterclass to prepare yourself. You will have the opportunity to practice your responses to management, ethics and clinical scenarios. Rehearse your virtual interview techniques and gain one-to-one feedback from experienced and highly skilled consultants.

Please note all our webinars are subject to change and cancellation.

Recorded webinars

We keep a catalogue of our past webinars to provide accessible advice for members at all career stages, covering queries from how to write a paper, to the latest on less than full-time training. All webinars are now recorded on MedAll and are available to watch if you have registered for the webinar. Please watch out for webinar recordings on our YouTube page, which are uploaded after 3 months. If there’s a subject you’d like us to cover next, please get in touch with our events team.