The Royal Surgical Colleges
The Royal Surgical Colleges represent surgical and healthcare communities within the UK and Ireland and are dedicated to the learning, development, and advancement with the aim of delivering the highest possible standard of patient care. With the creation of this Intercollegiate SAS Education Committee with representation from all four Surgical Colleges, this group will act with the core aspiration of promoting career development for SAS, LED and Locum Surgeons to allow each individual to work to their full potential and enable them to deliver a safe and high standard of surgical care.
Find out more about our Royal Surgical Colleges below:
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was founded in 1505 by Royal Charter granted from King James IV. From the discoveries of Simpson and Lister to modern-day pioneers of medicine and dentistry who are developing simulation, VR, and robotics, the College has been a seat of learning and advancement for over 515 years.
It is the oldest Surgical College in the world with just under 30,000 members in 100 countries, almost half of whom are overseas, touching every stage of the career path from medical student to consultant. We are a family of Surgeons, Dental Surgeons and members of the Surgical and Dental teams who put Patient Safety at the heart of everything they do. Our high-quality education and examinations ensure that standards are upheld across all specialities and in all countries.
RCSEd also boasts its own SAS and Locums Committee which represents the interests of all such surgeons within and outside the College. The core aspiration of this group is promoting career development for SAS, LED and Locum Surgeons to allow each individual to work to their full potential, delivering a safe and high standard of surgical care.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
The Royal College of Surgeons of England provides world-class education, assessment and development to 30,000 surgeons, dental professionals and members of the wider surgical and dental care teams, including SAS doctors, at all stages of their career. Our vision is to see excellent surgical care for everyone. We do this by setting professional standards, facilitating research and championing the best outcomes for patients.
For more information on our initiatives, explore the SAS Strategy, discover our SAS Surgeons community, and delve into the ongoing SAS Research Project.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
We are the only multi-disciplinary Royal College in the United Kingdom; a unique community of some of the most exceptional and innovative clinicians in the world. We set quality standards in healthcare, advise on government policy, act as a leading voice on today’s healthcare affairs, and lead and influence the next generation of clinicians.
SAS Members are part of our community of specialist professionals helping to deliver positive change and innovation.
We are leading the way in multi-disciplinary, non-clinical skills training. Our courses cover leadership and professional development and educational supervision development. View full details and upcoming dates on our website.
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Founded as the national training body for surgery in Ireland, RCSI has been at the forefront of healthcare education and research since 1784.
Today, we are an innovative, world-leading international health sciences university and the professional training body for surgery in Ireland.
A deep professional responsibility to enhance human health through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service informs all that we do.
See below a report from RCSI on addressing the gap in training and education for non-consultant hospital doctors.