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.
Wellbeing
These webinars focus on maintaining wellbeing which is vital to enable the provision of optimal patient care. Brought to you by the RCSEd Trainee Committee.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Money Matters Episode 2: Understanding Your NHS Pension Scheme and How to Maximise Your Benefits | RCSEd Members, doctors at any career stage | 30th July 2026 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Money Matters Episode 3 - Financial Planning Considerations for Portfolio Careers | RCSEd Members, doctors at any career stage | 27th August 2026 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
Emerging technologies in trauma and orthopaedic surgery
This series of webinars brings expert and renowned specialists together to describe, update and discuss some of the emerging technologies being used in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. Organised by the RCSEd T&O surgical specialty board.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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Orthopaedic surgeons and trainees |
10th August 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register | |
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Bone regeneration: mechanobiology and future bone graft alternatives |
Orthopaedic surgeons and trainees |
7th September 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
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Orthopaedic surgeons and trainees |
7th October 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register | |
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Stem cells & gene therapy in orthopaedics: science, clinical applications and outlook |
Orthopaedic surgeons and trainees |
23rd November 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 GMT | 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 | |
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| Concept of training future professional surgeons and potential unintentional pitfalls | Surgical Trainers and Trainees | 4th August 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
International Postgraduate Deanery
Webinars brought to you by the International Postgraduate Deanery.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Training on solid ground: The RCSEd International Postgraduate Deanery (IPD) role | Arab Board and Egyptian Fellows; IMG Fellows, members and affiliates of the College, plus surgical trainees interested in seeking UK surgical experience | 5th August 2026 | 18:00 - 19:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| ‘The Experts Foundation’ RCSEd International Postgraduate Deanery (IPD) role | Indian Fellows; IMG Fellows, members and affiliates of the College, plus surgical trainees interested in seeking UK surgical experience, open to all | 21st October 2026 | 14:30 - 15:30 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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| Locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer management | General surgery trainees and trainers with an interest in colorectal surgery, those sitting FRCS | 29th July 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
MDT Series Collaboration between RCSEd and ASI
A new series brought to you by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh along with the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI). A Webinar series of mock Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) in a variety of clinical settings, drawing experts from India and the UK.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Breast MDT | Consultants, trainees, all medical and nursing staff | 2nd October 2026 | 16:00 - 17.00 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 | |
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| Ear Reconstruction | Plastic surgery trainees and consultants | 28th July 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| The Mangled Hand | Plastic surgery trainees and consultants | 24th August 2026 | 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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| Transplant Surgery |
General surgery registrars, higher surgical trainees preparing for FRCS, resident doctors with an interest in abdominal organ transplantation |
20th August 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
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Stent or Scalpel? Contemporary Management of Malignant Large Bowel Obstruction |
Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeons, Surgical Trainees (Core and Higher), Foundation Doctors, Surgical Care Practitioners, Clinical Fellows, and Allied Healthcare Professionals involved in the care of emergency surgical patients. |
21st September 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
RCSEd International Series
Join RCSEd for its international webinar series, hosting clinical experts from across the specialities as they discuss key topics with impact on a global scale. Aimed at all levels, from Fellows to Affiliates worldwide, discover key insights from prestigious leaders within surgery, and join an engaging discussion covering key areas of focus that will deliver key learnings and points to think over, that can be taken into your career moving forward.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Complete mesocolic excision hemicolectomy versus standard hemicolectomy: Oncological superiority proven or time to pause for reflection? |
Consultant surgeons, surgical trainees, colorectal fellows, surgical oncologists and healthcare professionals involved in the multidisciplinary management of colorectal cancer |
23rd November 2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 GMT / 20:00 - 21:00 MYT | 1 | Register |
Safety in Health and Care
A series of webinars aimed at raising awareness of Patient Safety across all specialties.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
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| Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education: Opportunities, Risks and Implications for Safer Surgical Care |
All surgeons, dentists and health or care professionals of all grades |
11th August 2026 | 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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| Acute Aortic Syndromes | Vascular Specialists and doctors in training | 14th September 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
For further information about our webinar series please contact webinars@rcsed.ac.uk
