Surgery · Professional Society · UK
Royal College of Surgeons of England
RCS England
SpecialtySurgery
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is a professional membership organisation and registered charity providing education, assessment and development to nearly 30,000 surgeons, dental surgeons and members of the wider surgical and dental teams at all stages of their career.
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Specialty
Surgery
Abbreviation
RCS England
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Professional Development
Access to world-class surgical education, training courses, and CPD opportunities to advance surgical careers.
Events Programme
Access to a busy national programme of professional conferences and events, supported by regional professional affairs boards.
Webinar Programme
Comprehensive webinar programme enabling members both in the UK and overseas to engage with topical advice anytime, anywhere.
E-Journals and Library Access
Access to specialist e-journals and resources exclusively for members, fellows, affiliates and associates.
Membership Journal (The Bulletin)
Access to The Bulletin, the voice of the surgical community discussing key issues in the profession, diversity, innovation and research.
Fellowships, Awards and Grants
Access to a wide range of research fellowships, awards and grants to support surgeons at all career stages.
Mentoring Scheme
Access to the RCS England mentoring scheme, now open to resident doctors, to build confidence and plan career development.
Networks and Forums
Access to the Women in Surgery (WinS) network, Education Advisory Network, and diversity, equity and inclusion communities.
Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme
Access to the RCS England Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme providing quality-marked subspecialty training post-CCT.
Career Support
Access to careers advice and practical support for surgeons at all stages of their career.
EVENTS Events & Conferences
RCS England Future of Surgery Festival
Conference/Festival
Diplomate Ceremonies
Royal College of Surgeons of England, London · Ceremony
National and Regional Conferences
Various UK locations · Conference
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Mentoring Scheme
RCS England mentoring scheme, now open to resident doctors, to build confidence and plan career development with support from those who have been there.
Are You Cut Out For It? Surgical Skills Competition
Annual national surgical skills competition with heats from October 2025 to February 2026 for CT2/ST2 trainees.
Fellowships, Awards and Grants
Wide range of research fellowships, awards and grants available to trainees and medical students, supporting all career stages.
Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme
Post-CCT fellowship programmes providing high-quality, hands-on subspecialty training to facilitate transition from senior trainee to consultant.
Education Advisory Network
Network for professionals from any discipline with a special interest in technology, research, innovation or education to help shape the future learning agenda.
Become a Member of Faculty
Opportunity for trainees to join the College faculty to teach courses and develop/update education offerings.
Trainees' Bulletin
Annual Trainee's Bulletin written by trainees, for trainees, covering key issues in surgical training.