Together, we're changing the face of surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Good Surgical Practice 2025
Good Surgical Practice 2025 sets out the latest principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice as they apply to surgery. The new edition reinforces the values, skills and behaviours that define our profession.
Setting the standard for surgeons
Be part of the Women in Surgery (WinS) Forum
Are you passionate about gender equity in surgery? Join our WinS Forum to gain leadership skills, expand your network and be the voice of your fellow trainees. You must be a member of the College and the WinS Network.
We’re recruiting two foundation trainees
2025 Council and Board elections open
Your vote is crucial in ensuring our Council and Board represent the diverse views of our membership. Read through the candidate statements and make your choice before 2 April.
Make your voice heard
Events
Discover our events calendar in 2025
We have an exciting calendar full of activities, from our upcoming conferences to our webinars programme. Browse events
Get involved
Volunteer, contribute and join
We want you to help change the face of surgery. You can contribute to our research, publications, faculty, networks, fundraising and more. Get involved
The Bulletin
Your membership journal
The voice of the surgical community, we discuss key issues in the profession, cultivate diversity, showcase innovation and topical research. Read the latest issue

BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
Whatever stage of your surgical career you’re at, RCS England Membership will provide you with the knowledge, skills and development and support you need.

SUPPORT OUR WORK
RCS England is a charity and relies on your support to fund research, training and conserving our heritage collections - all in the aim of advancing surgical care.

Applications are open
Apply now for the Henry Lumley Collections Engagement Grant - a Library and Archives Research Grant. Applications close 7 April.