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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training While Training: Mastering the Dual role of Trainer and Trainee | Surgical Trainees, Foundation Doctors, Staff Grades | 18th May 2026 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open wide to AIs? | Dental Professionals working within Special Care Dentistry | 19th May 2026 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Neurodiversity in Dentistry | General Dentists with an interest in helping neurodivergent patients | 10th June 2026 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
Beyond the Scalpel: Pioneering Sustainable, Innovative and Inclusive Surgical Leadership
This four-part online webinar series explores key themes in modern surgical leadership, including sustainability, innovation, inclusivity in surgery, and holistic practice. Delivered by expert speakers, the CPD-accredited programme is designed for foundation doctors and surgical trainees
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holistic Surgical Leadership | Surgical trainees and foundation doctors | 7th May 2026 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Inclusivity in Surgery | Surgical trainees and foundation doctors | 11th May 2026 | 18:00 - 19.00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Sustainability in Surgery | Surgical trainees and foundation doctors | 1st July 2026 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Innovation in Surgery | Surgical trainees and foundation doctors | 13th July 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging, Artificial Intelligence and Orthopaedics |
Orthopaedic surgeons and trainees |
6th May 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| The importance of the surface of implants to successful outcomes |
Orthopaedic surgeons and trainees |
8th June 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| An update on bone infection and its management |
Orthopaedic surgeons and trainees |
8th July 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
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Orthopaedic surgeons and trainees |
10th August 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
ENT
A webinar series for ENT trainees, SAS and consultants in partnership with ENT UK
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improving Outcomes and Functions of patient after a Radical Parotidectomy and Oncologic Facial Nerve Sacrifice | Consultant Surgeons, Surgical Trainees, Allied Health Professionals | 4th June 2026 | 20:00 - 21:00 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Capability-Based Approach to Remote, Rural & Humanitarian Healthcare |
Healthcare professionals, educators, health system leaders, humanitarian organisations, remote and rural practitioners, occupational and expedition health professionals, policy makers, and organisations responsible for healthcare delivery in resource-constrained or operationally complex environments. |
27th May 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Damage Control Procedures for Non-Surgeons in Prolonged Casualty Care | Non-physician, advanced level providers such as paramedics, nurses, clinical medical officers, physician associate, remote medics, and other allied healthcare providers. | 21st July 2026 | 18:00 - 19:00 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concept of training future professional surgeons and potential unintentional pitfalls | Surgical Trainers and Trainees | 4th August 2026 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endometriosis: Multidisciplinary Management and Surgical Decision-Making | General surgery trainees and trainers with an interest in colorectal surgery, those sitting FRCS | 26 May 2026 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastering Clear Aligner Therapy: From Planning to Advanced Case Management |
Orthodontists, dentists, trainee orthodontists |
25th June 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 head and neck reconstruction | Plastic surgery trainees and consultants | 20th May 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| Flexor Tendon Repairs | Plastic surgery trainees and consultants | 29th June 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
RCSEd-ARIS-ALRSGBI Robotic Updates: Robotic Experiences from across the Continents
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons and the Association of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence in Surgery |
Consultant Surgeons, Surgical Trainees, Foundation Doctors, Surgical Care Practitioners, and Allied Healthcare Professionals with an interest in surgical technology |
21st May 2026 | 15:00 - 16:00 BST / 19:30 - 20:30 IST | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Practical Guide for Early-Career Medical and Dental Professionals | Early career dentists, surgical trainees and specialists who are interested in sleep medicine | 22nd July 2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 BST / 19:00 - 20:00 MYT | 1 | Register |
RCSEd Fellow Webinar Series
The RCSEd Fellow webinar series includes presentations from eminent speakers in general surgery who have contributed significantly to the literature in their respective fields. The presentations will cover recent evidence in the areas of specialisation and allow an opportunity to learn more about the individual—their training, reflections, and advice for current surgical trainees.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Transplant Surgery in Nepal | Consultants and Trainee surgeons with an interest in transplant surgery | 28th May 2026 | 16:00 - 17:00 BST | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging surgical therapies in surgical neuro-oncology |
Consultant Surgeons, Surgical Trainees, Foundation doctors Interested medical students, Oncologists |
13th May 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vascular Trauma | Vascular Specialists and doctors in training | 1st June 2026 | 19:00 - 20:00 BST | 1 | Register |
| 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
