Overview

The RCSEd SASL Committee warmly invites you to attend their Annual SAS/LED Surgeons and Dentists' Conference on 18 September 2026 in Birmingham. This conference is a dedicated national forum designed to support the professional development and career progression of Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) and Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) and Dentists, epitomising the college’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values. The conference will feature inspiring talks and immersive, practical workshop sessions. Join us at RCSEd’s new Birmingham centre on 18 September 2026, a must for every SAS/LED colleague!

2026 Conference Theme

Career Progression | Patient Safety | Innovation

Target Audience

Specialty Doctors, Associate Specialists, Specialist Grade, Locally Employed Surgeons, International Medical/Surgical Graduates, Junior Specialty Doctors, Specialty Dentists & Oral Max-Facial surgeons

Learning Style

Didactic talks and interactive workshops

Conference Aims & Objectives

To support, signpost and empower SAS/LED Surgeons and Dentists in their career development and progression

To promote excellence in patient safety through shared learning and reflective practice

To explore innovation and emerging technologies, including the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in surgical practice

Eminent speakers will aim to update delegates with knowledge and skills required to conquer the Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR) to join the Specialist Register, Identify RCSEd opportunities and resources that support SAS/LED career development, Understand the current and future impact of AI on surgical and dental practice, “Learn to Thrive” in face of Adversity (From a surgeons’ experience), Reflect on patient safety incidents and learn from harm to improve clinical practice.

Through the 3- interactive workshops, attendees will develop a structured approach to gather and submit evidence for a Portfolio Pathway application, learn tips to build a Research and Academic Publishing portfolio and understand the requirements for regrading to Specialist Grade, including mapping evidence to GPC domains to support career progression

Learning Outcomes

After attending this event you will be better informed about knowledge, skills and competencies beneficial to progress in SAS LED surgeons & dentists career

Evidence Gathering for the Portfolio pathway and the Specialist Grade
RCSEd opportunities in enhancing SAS/LED Careers
Develop ideas to build a Research and Academic Publishing Portfolio
Learn from Patient safety incidents to improve patient care

Costs

Course Fee (Non-Members): £130.00

Course Fee (Members): £115.00

Cancellation Policy

Please ensure you read our cancellation policy before booking. For our full terms and conditions regarding our cancellation policy, please view our Cancellation Policy which is available on the tab above.

Course Directors

Mr Majid Mukadam MBE Chair, SASL Committee & Council Member, Associate specialist - Cardiothoracic Transplant

Prof Kartik Iyengar SASL Committee Member, Specialty Doctor – Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery

Additional Information

Event will take place in the RCSEd Birmingham Office - Walker Building - 58 Oxford Street, Birmingham, B5 5NR.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RCSEd’s course cancellation policy?

What happens if RCSEd cancels a course I am booked on?
Occasionally, RCSEd may need to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or if it is not financially viable to run. If this happens, we will notify you as soon as possible and issue a full refund of any course fees paid.

Please note that RCSEd will not be liable for any additional costs such as travel or accommodation. We recommend arranging appropriate travel insurance to cover any non-refundable expenses.
What happens if I need to cancel my place on a course I am booked?

If you cancel within 48 hours of booking, you will receive a full (100%) refund.

Cancellations made more than four weeks before the course date will be refunded, minus a 20% administration fee.

If you cancel less than four weeks before the course date, after the course has started, or fail to notify us, the full course fee will be charged, and no refund will be given. However, if you have a valid reason and can provide supporting evidence, you may be eligible for an 80% refund, subject to approval.

Please note that course places are non-transferable. Many of our courses have waiting lists, and we are committed to offering any available places to those on the list.

Should you have any further questions, the Education Team can be contacted on 0131 527 1600 or by email to education@rcsed.ac.uk.

Can I cancel a course booking online?

NO, cancellations must be made directly with the education team via phone or email. (Email: education@rcsed.c.uk or phone 0131 527 1600)

Can I transfer to another date for the same course?

No – we do not offer the option to defer or transfer your place to a later date or an alternative course.

How do I book a place on an RCSEd course?

You can book a place for all our courses by visiting the RCSEd Website, https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/events-courses and selecting the course you wish to book. Please note that you will need to register and create an account with the College of Surgeons in order to book.

Please be aware that creating an account is free and open to non-members.

For some regional and international courses, you will need to book directly with the centre. Please check individual courses for details.

What payment methods do RCSEd accept?

Visa and MasterCard are accepted on the RCSEd website.

All course bookings will receive a booking confirmation email: this email acts as your receipt.

Request an Invoice: If your course fees will be paid by a third party (eg trust, hospital, charitable fund) and they wish to be invoiced then they must provide us with an official purchase order. We are unable to process applications without this.

The purchase order should be submitted with the application form and can be emailed to education@rcsed.ac.uk. Please note that we can only invoice organisations and not individuals. Please check with your hospital or trust, as some may require you to pay yourself and then claim the money back.

SAS/LED Surgeons/Dentists’ Conference

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