The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Support the next generation of surgeons by becoming an MRCS examiner. We’ll provide full training so you can step into the role with confidence, while giving back to the profession, developing your own skills and joining a respected global community.

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Considering core surgical training? Our Surgical Skills for Students and Health Professionals (SSSHP) course is a one-day, hands-on introduction for medical students and foundation trainees interested in a future in surgery.

You’ll have time and space to build confidence, practise essential surgical skills and develop a clearer understanding of what’s expected at the very start of a surgical career — all within a supportive and welcoming learning environment.

If you’re thinking about applying for core surgical training, this is a chance to feel more prepared, grow in confidence and feel supported as you take your next step, while also strengthening your portfolio. Discounts for members: https://ow.ly/g5mr50YZrJ9

Looking to strengthen your trauma skills?

Our ATLS provider course teaches a clear, systematic approach to managing patients with life-threatening injuries. Open to FY2 and above, and delivered by the UK’s only ATLS provider, this globally recognised course helps you build confidence in high-pressure situations.

You’ll also qualify as a Stop The Bleed instructor on completion. Courses are discounted for members: https://ow.ly/hS7f50Z34xU

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Looking for perspective beyond your training rota?

Our mentoring scheme now welcomes trainee and resident doctors, giving you access to conversations that don’t fit neatly into a clinic or classroom. Whether you’re weighing up next steps, building confidence, or simply want to talk things through with someone who understands surgical life, mentoring offers space to do just that.

Alongside our existing mentoring programmes: Women in Surgery and SAS doctors, this expansion means even more opportunities to connect, share experience and support one another.

Join as a mentee or take on the role of mentor and support others coming through training - all within our platform. For members only: https://ow.ly/OoHi50YSmY9

Weight does not stay the same after major lower limb amputation, and that can make prescribing less straightforward.

Our latest looks at what happens when postoperative weight change meets anticoagulant prescribing, particularly for weight-based therapies such as low molecular weight heparin and direct oral anticoagulants.

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Strengthen your leadership skills with our Human Factors for Surgeons and Healthcare Professionals course.

This free-for-members online training combines interactive e-learning with real-life case studies, focusing on the essential principles of human factors in surgery.

Consultant surgeon and human factors expert, Peter Brennan, shares strategies for managing errors before they escalate into incidents. Through real-life case studies and practical, interactive e-learning, this course boosts patient safety and equips current and aspiring surgical leaders with essential non-technical skills, safety science knowledge, and insights into system design.

Learn more: https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/education-and-exams/courses/search/human-factors/

Curious what other resources are available in the Professional Passport? Find out: https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/education-and-exams/courses/professional-passport/

Are you an FY1 or above, starting your surgical training and looking to build confidence in the basics? Our courses are here to help you.

Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) is a practical course that helps you formalise and refine core techniques and good practice early on. Find a date and centre that suits you and book your place today. Discounts available for members: https://ow.ly/y8ul50YZsj9

Not a member yet? Join now for £15 per year: https://ow.ly/g6UF50YZsK0

In our latest , we explore how unplanned conversion is linked to resection margins and postoperative complications in complex pancreatic surgery, drawing on a systematic review, meta‑analysis and meta‑regression.

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