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.
Faculty of Dental Trainers
The Faculty of Dental Trainers is pleased to present a series of webinars aimed at members of the FDT and those with an interest in dental education.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Discover the World of Dental Education: Is It Your Perfect Fit? | Dental professionals, early-career clinicians, postgraduate students and those considering a career in academic dentistry or health professions education | 11th September 2025 | 09:00 - 10:00 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levelling the playing field in Rural Pre Hospital care. The new GMC credentials in Remote, Rural, Urgent and Unscheduled care | GPs, Acute SAS grade Drs, Generalists | 10th September 20 25 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare
A series on remote, rural and humanitarian healthcare brought to you by the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Bridging the Digital Divide: A Rhizomatic Approach to Global Digital Inclusion | Health professionals, policymakers, digital health researchers, global health leaders, educators, engineers, technology developers, and community stakeholders interested in equity, healthcare innovation, and infrastructure policy. | 4th September 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
Faculty of Surgical Trainers
The Faculty of Surgical Trainers is pleased to present a series of webinars aimed at supporting and developing surgeons in their role as surgical trainers. This series will have relevance for all those who have an active interest or involvement in surgical training.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Science of Surgical Training | Surgical trainees and trainers | 21st August 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
Joint FTSS: MRCS Part A Revision Course
The Foundation Trainees Surgical Society is a platform supporting junior doctors considering training in and a career in surgery. The MRCS exams are pertinent to a trainees journey in persuing a surgical career. The MRCS Part A Revision Course is jointly organized by the Oxford, Manchester and Cambridge FTSS with webinars that will cover key topics in preparation for the MRCS part A examination over July to August. These sessions are delivered by surgical doctors of all grades, from surgical trainees to consultants.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, Nose, and Throat |
Foundation doctors/Core trainees/others aiming to sit the MRCS Part A exam |
19th August 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| MRCS part A tips and tricks |
Foundation doctors/Core trainees/others aiming to sit the MRCS Part A exam |
26th August 2025 | 20:00 - 21:00 BST | 1 | Register |
Orthodontics
A series brought to you by the RCSEd Faculty of Dental Surgery.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TADS, Fixed appliances and Clear aligners - Game changing mechanics |
Consultant Orthodontists and Specialist Orthodontists |
11th December 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 GMT | 1 | Register |
Patient Safety
A series of webinars aimed at raising awareness of Patient Safety across all specialties.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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RCSEd Affiliates/Members/Fellows. Paediatric Surgery/Dental trainees, consultants and wider surgical teams |
17th September 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
Plastic Surgery
This is a plastic surgery webinar series aimed at foundation doctors and core surgical trainees who are aspiring to pursue a career in plastic surgery. The webinar series will consist of a series of one hour sessions that focus on the ISCP plastic surgery curriculum. We aim to improve basic knowledge of the different sub-specialties within the field of plastic surgery. By covering these topics in greater detail we hope to better prepare applicants for plastic surgery ST3 posts.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local flaps for hand reconstruction | Plastic surgery trainees and consultants | 15th September 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
RCSEd-ARIS Robotic Updates: Robotic Experiences from across the Continents
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons have collaborated to deliver a series of educational webinars focused on the latest developments in robotic-assisted surgery and other disruptive technologies.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Optimising Robotic Surgery Outcomes Through Multidisciplinary Teamwork |
Surgeons, trainees and allied healthcare professionals with an interest in robotic surgery | 18th September 2025 | 15:00 - 16:00 BST / 19:30 - 20:30 IST | 1 | Register |
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Enhancing Robotic Outcomes Through Comprehensive Armamentarium |
Surgeons, trainees and allied healthcare professionals with an interest in robotic surgery | 16th October 2025 | 15:00 - 16:00 BST / 19:30 - 20:30 IST | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal timing for cholecystectomy in moderate/severe gallstone pancreatitis | Consultants and Senior General Surgery Trainees preparing for FRCS | 9th September 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal Stenosis – An Ancient Problem with Modern Solutions |
Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Consultants, Fellows and Senior Trainees with an interest in lumbar spinal surgery |
27th August 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Assessment and management of the young adult with hip pain |
Orthopaedics surgeons and trainees, sports physicians, general practitioners and musculoskeletal physiotherapists |
25th November 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 GMT | 1 | Register |
Trial Updates in Neurosurgery
Join us for a new webinar series, organised by the RCSEd Neurosurgery Surgical Specialty Board, aimed at medical students, surgical trainees and consultants with interest in Neurosurgery.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updates in Spine Surgery and Management of Spinal Cord Injury | Medical students, surgical trainees and consultants with interest in Neurosurgery | 22nd September 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 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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Vascular Surgical Trainees, Interventional radiology Trainees. |
8th September 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
For further information about our webinar series please contact webinars@rcsed.ac.uk
