Webinars
The College’s ongoing programme of webinars is an important resource for those looking to consolidate their knowledge and understanding or keep up with the latest developments in their chosen field. The webinars cover a wide range of specialties and disciplines while offering a convenient remote learning opportunity.
Most webinars are recorded and these recordings are made available in the College's webinar archive.
Upcoming webinars
Visit this page regularly to find details of our upcoming webinars. To attend one of our live events you will need to register in advance.
Surgical Careers Support
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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SAS Surgeons, Locally- Employed Doctors (LED), All Surgeons |
11th April 2025 | 15:00 - 16:00 BST | 1 | Register | |
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RCSEd and You - Focussing on your educational & training needs |
Practicing surgeons keen to pursue further surgical training in UK. Surgical trainees undergoing MS, DNB, MCh, DrNB degrees in India or their equivalent qualifications in other countries |
16th April 2025 | 14:30 - 16:00 BST / 19:00 - 20:30 IST | 1 | Register |
Wellbeing
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Avoiding ‘second victims’ in healthcare: how do we best support staff in coping with patient safety incidents? | All RCSEd Members and Non-Members, UK and International | 15th April 2025 | 20:00 - 21.00 BST | 1 | Register |
Advancements in Oral Surgery
The British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS) is pleased to partner with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh to introduce a webinar series covering the latest advancements and techniques in oral surgery. Aimed at both primary and secondary care practitioners, the series focuses on the diagnosis and management of key conditions commonly encountered in practice. The engaging lectures are presented by highly respected oral surgeons from across the country, dedicated to enhancing education for practitioners on a national scale.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Overview of Oral Surgery in Primary Dental Care | Primary and Secondary care practitioners. GDPs | 20th May 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Post-Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy: Diagnosis and Management | Primary and Secondary care practitioners. GDPs | 17th June 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
BSSCD Special Care Dentistry
This webinar series is being provided by The Royal College of Surgeons in conjunction with the British Society of Special Care Dentistry. The series comprises a number of webinars covering a range of topics, which have a Special Care Dentistry focus and will be of interest to the whole dental team. Specifically, topics have been chosen which are relatable to clinicians and dental care professional working within general practice, paediatric dentistry, special care dentistry and oral surgery. The aim of the series is to improve understanding of certain conditions and their impact on oral health and dental care, and increase awareness of specialised dental services in order to improve patient care.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Dental management of patients with Functional Neurological Disorder | Dentists and dental care professionals | 6th May 2025 | 19:00 - 20.30 BST | 1.5 | Register |
| Transition of care from Paediatric Dental Services to Special Care Dental Services | Dentists and dental care professionals working in Paediatric and Special Care | 9th June 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Dental management of the stroke patient – holistic care for patients, carers and families | Dentists – general dental practitioners, DFTs, DCTS, community dentists and dental care professionals | 14th July 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
Dental Examinations
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| The new Diploma in Dental Sedation Examination |
General Dental Practitioners and early career dentists who are practising sedation |
13th May 2025 | 14:00 - 15:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Introduction to the Diploma Examinations in Endodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics |
General Dental Practitioners and Tier II practitioners |
22nd May 2025 | 12:30 - 13:30 BST | 1 | Register |
Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care
The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is pleased to present a series of webinars aimed at pre-hospital, ED and critical care teams.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Updates in critical care paramedicine. Where are we and where are we going? | All those involved in Pre-hospital medicine | 15th May 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Out of hospital cardiac arrest in pregnancy: what’s new? | Paramedics, doctors, nurses, and midwives. Prehospital and in-hospital clinicians who may be involved in the care of a pregnant patient in cardiac arrest | 10th July 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Diplomatic Skills and Conflict Mediation for Physicians and Surgeons | Surgeons and physicians involved in rural, remote and humanitarian health interested in conflict mitigation as part of their medical and humanitarian roles | 7th May 2025 | 19:00 - 20:30 BST | 1.5 | Register |
| Prolonged Casualty Care | Rural and remote healthcare providers | 10th June 2025 | 18:00 - 19.00 BST | 1 | Register |
FTSS Scotland Presents: Mastering the MRCS Part A
Join our comprehensive webinar series tailored to help you excel in the MRCS Part A examination. Hosted by FTSS Scotland in collaboration with RCSEd, these webinars focus on high-yield subjects crucial for success in the Applied Basic Sciences and Principles of Surgery in General papers. Our content aligns with the Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations Guide, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the MRCS Part A exam. Gain valuable insights, in-depth knowledge, and effective strategies for success from experienced professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your preparation and secure your future in surgery.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Surgical Haematology |
Junior doctors, Doctors in training, Medical students, Healthcare professionals aiming to take the MRCS Part A |
22nd April 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Organ Specific Trauma |
Junior doctors, Doctors in training, Medical students, Healthcare professionals aiming to take the MRCS Part A |
29th April 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
Hernia Masterclass
After the success of the first two seasons, the RCSEd Surgical Specialty Board (SSB) in General Surgery is delighted to partner with the British Hernia Society in our third ‘Hernia Masterclass Webinar Series’ focussing on the state-of-the-art management of hernias. This series has been carefully designed to take the participants through essential aspects of hernia management covering a wide range of topics. This series will be suitable for general surgeons at all stages of their career. We are particularly keen to encourage surgical trainees in the UK and internationally to attend this series.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Establishing a UK Robotic Hernia Programme | General Surgeons and trainees interested in Hernia Surgery and Robotic Surgery | 28th April 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
Management of Colorectal Conditions
This series of monthly webinars developed in collaboration with the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) and the Royal College of Surgesons of Edinburgh Surgical Subspecialty Board aim to explore the general management of various colorectal conditions at FRCS level. A diverse range of topics will be covered through case-based discussions, including polyp and cancer management, plevic floor dysfunction, inflammatory bowel diseases and more.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: focusing on slow transit and obstructive defecation | General surgical higher surgical trainees with an interest in colorectal surgery, those sitting FRCS | 9th April 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Radiological assessment of rectal cancer | General surgical higher surgical trainees with an interest in colorectal surgery, those sitting FRCS | 14th May 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
Orthodontics
A series brought to you by the RCSEd Faculty of Dental Surgery.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Occlusal Asymmetry and the Transverse Dimension |
Orthodontic specialists, Orthodontic postgraduate students and DCT’s |
22nd May 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
RCSEd-ASGBI General Surgery FRCS Series
This series of monthly webinars developed in collaboration with ASGBI and The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh SSB and Trainee Committee, will help support trainees, international and SAS doctors prepare for the General Surgery FRCS exam. A diverse range of topics, clinical cases and viva style questions will be covered focused on abdominal pain in children, surgical oncology, perioperative nutrition, venous thromboembolism and more.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Endocrine Surgery for the FRCS | Senior General Surgery Trainees preparing for FRCS, other trainees/surgeons interested in the topic | 16th April 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
Specialist Clinical Updates for everyday Orthopaedic practice
Providing a contemporary Trauma and Orthopaedic clinical service can be challenging in the face of increasing specialisation. This series of webinars brings expert and renowned sub-specialists together to describe, update and discuss some of the conditions and problems that frequently present in a general Orthopaedic or MSK practice. Designed specifically for surgeons and MSK clinicians at all stages of their careers, this webinar series includes highly relevant topics that will resonate with both experienced and trainee surgeons as well as clinicians working in Sport & Exercise Medicine and MSK Physiotherapy.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Clinical examination of the wrist |
Orthopaedic surgeons, trauma surgeons and hand surgeons |
17th April 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery of the Head and Neck
This webinar series, in partnership with ENTUK, will present the latest updates in ENT Surgery.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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Treatment of oropharyngeal cancer after PATHOS recruitment closed - what is now standard in the UK? |
Any health professional managing oropharyngeal cancer (consultants, trainees, CNS, speech therapist, dietitians) |
23rd June 2025 | 18:30 - 19:30 BST | 1 | Register |
Vascular Surgery
This vascular webinar series is a collaboration between the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh SSB and the Vascular Society for Great Britain and Ireland.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Principles of endovascular practice |
Vascular surgeons & Interventional Radiologists in training |
7th July 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
For further information about our webinar series please contact webinars@rcsed.ac.uk
