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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revision of common facial pain conditions | Primary and Secondary care practitioners, GDPs | 27th January 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 GMT | 1 | Register |
| Limitations of 2D imaging in Oral Surgery | Primary and Secondary care practitioners, GDPs | 19th March 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 GMT | 1 | Register |
| Overview of Oral Surgery in Primary Dental Care | Primary and Secondary care practitioners. GDPs | 20th May 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 BST | 1 | Register |
Cardiothoracic Surgery
RCSEd are pleased to work in collaboration with the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland (SCTS) to produce a series of webinars for Cardiothoracic trainees and consultants.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paediatric cardiac surgery – single ventricle palliation | Cardiothoracic surgical trainees, consultants, surgical care practitioners and locally employed doctors | 21st January 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 GMT | 1 | Register |
Dental Examinations
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOrth: A Part B process course for candidates sitting in India and China |
Candidates from India or China who are planning to or considering sitting the MOrth examination. |
27th February 2025 | 15:30 - 17:30 GMT | 2 | Register |
| RCSEd Membership in Orthodontics Examination – What to expect of the Part B exam 2025 |
All UK and overseas trainees expecting to sit the MOrth exam in Edinburgh |
13th March 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 GMT | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prehospital aortic balloon occlusion for refractory medical cardiac arrest: why, when, how, does it work? | Paramedics, pre-hospital doctors, resuscitationists, physiologists, in-hospital doctors/nurses, patients, anyone interested in improving survival from out of hospital medical cardiac arrest | 29th January 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 GMT | 1 | Register |
Global Vascular Surgery
This series of webinars will focus on vascular surgery in resource constrained environments, in partnership with the Vascular Society.
| Topic | Suitability | Date | Time | CPD hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Providing options for dialysis access and dealing with complications |
General surgeons, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons in LMIC, senior trainees and junior consultants | 20th January 2025 | 17:00 - 18:00 GMT / 20:00 - 21:00 EAT | 1 | Register |
| Drivers for success in management of abdominal aortic aneurysm | General surgeons, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons in LMIC, senior trainees and junior consultants | 17th February 2025 | 17:00 - 18:00 GMT / 20:00 - 21:00 EAT | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotic AWR: How, When and why? | General Surgeons | 30th January 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 GMT | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision making in complex polyp management | General surgical higher surgical trainees with an interest in colorectal surgery | 5th February 2025 | 19:00 - 20.00 GMT | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIEP Flaps | Foundation Doctors and core surgical trainees interested in plastic surgery | 17th February 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 GMT | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Patients | Senior General Surgery Trainees preparing for FRCS, other trainees/surgeons interested in the topic | 12th February 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 GMT | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment and management of ankle ligament injuries |
Orthopaedic surgeons (ST3-8), First contact clinicians in minor injuries, General practitioners, Physiotherapists |
3rd February 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 GMT | 1 | Register |
| Acute dislocation and instability of the shoulder |
Consultants, Trainees and Non Training Grade doctors in Trauma & Orthopaedics and Sports and Exercise Medicine, Physiotherapists in MSK and Sports |
5th March 2025 | 19:00 - 20:00 GMT | 1 | Register |
For further information about our webinar series please contact webinars@rcsed.ac.uk
