Together, we're changing the face of surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Starting Surgical Practice in the NHS Conference
Explore critical elements of your surgical journey, learn about the NHS structure, how to find support networks at work and more at our upcoming conference.
Come together with other consultants and SAS surgeons on 13 September
Women in Surgery (WinS) Chair voting open
If you're a member of both RCS England and the WinS Network, now is your chance to have your say. Who will represent you and the 6,000+ members of the WinS Network on Council? Read the election statements from all seven qualified candidates and vote for your next WinS Chair.
Cast your vote by 11 July
Emerging Leaders programme now open
This programme supports women and non-binary people whose environment means that they need help honing their leadership style and finding their voice. This programme is worth £4.5k and is free for members to apply to.
Are you prepared to take on a leadership role in surgery?
Events
Discover our events calendar in 2024
We have an exciting calendar full of activities, from our upcoming conferences to our webinars programme. Browse events
Get involved
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. Get involved
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. Read the latest issue
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BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
Whatever stage of your surgical career you’re at, RCS membership will provide you with the knowledge, skills and development and support you need.
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SUPPORT OUR WORK
The RCS 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.
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FROM OUR COLLECTIONS
Illustration of a skeleton and rhino from:
Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani
by Albinus 1747