Get involved with our activities
There are many ways that you can get involved with the important work that we do. From research to fundraising there are plenty of opportunities for you to help change the face of surgery.
Volunteer with us
Join our faculty
Our faculty are at the heart of advancing surgical education. They teach courses and give feedback to develop and update our education offerings.
Help us develop a new course
The learning team is developing a course, which introduces the use of immersive technology for simulation training. The course will be free for faculty and will give them the chance to experience using an immersive room and leading a debrief.
We are looking for volunteers to help us draft short scenarios, which may include aspects of leadership and human factors. If you are interested in being involved, please contact Timothy Lowe, Learning Innovation Manager, at tlowe@rcseng.ac.uk for more information.
Specialty Advisory Committees
We currently have one vacancy on the SAC for the Additional Dental Specialties. This is an intercollegiate body that provides advice on higher specialist training, including proposing curricula and assessments and advising those responsible for the management of structured specialist training programmes where requested. By working in conjunction with the Deaneries, GDC and ABSTD, the SAC ensures that their trainees satisfactorily complete their programme of choice. The SAC reports directly to the Advisory Board for Speciality Training in Dentistry. Nominees will be required to attend SAC meetings twice a year, at the College London HQ or online for the term of office. The term of office will be five years. Find out more about SACs here.
If you're interested in applying for this position or would like further information, contact ejones@rcseng.ac.uk. Applications must be submitted before 3 May.
Global Surgery and Global Affairs volunteering opportunities
Become a country advisor
Country advisors are important College representatives and act as key contact points for overseas members and stakeholders. If you are interested in identifying opportunities for collaboration and engaging our overseas members as a country advisor, email global@rcseng.ac.uk
Specialty Clinical Lead – International Surgical Training Programme (ISTP)
ISTP is a clinical fellowship programme that provides international medical graduates with an opportunity to undertake targeted specialty and subspecialty training in the UK for a defined period. Specialty Clinical Leads help shape ISTP, interview, and provide guidance to programme fellows. If you are interested in becoming a Specialty Clinical Lead, email global@rcseng.ac.uk
UK-Yemen Surgical and Trauma Care Mentorship Scheme
The College is working with the Yemeni Society of Surgeons to pilot a remote mentoring scheme, matching UK surgeons with junior surgeons and residents in Yemen. We are recruiting UK mentors for this scheme and if you want to participate, email humanitarian@rcseng.ac.uk
Join our humanitarian surgery volunteer database
The College is working with partners to establish a database of volunteers with experience working in and responding to humanitarian crises. This experience could involve remote training and mentorship and/or participating in international missions to deliver surgical care in conflict or natural disaster settings. If you want to join the database, email humanitarian@rcseng.ac.uk
Contribute to our publications
We welcome contributions to our key journals, the Bulletin, Annals and FDJ. Contact us to find out more.
Join our networks and forums
We commit to reform in order to increase diversity, inclusivity and accountability in everything we do and every decision we make. Find out more about our work and join one of our networks.
Women in Surgery (WinS) is a national initiative dedicated to encouraging, enabling and inspiring women to fulfil their surgical career ambitions. We have over 6,000 women in our network and a Forum of elected members working on key projects throughout the year. Find out more about this work.
Collaborate with like-minded colleagues from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds as part of our Expert Advisory Network. The network is designed for professionals from any discipline with a special interest in technology, research, innovation or education. It represents a unique opportunity to help shape our future learning agenda.
Fellowships, awards and grants
- Research fellowships and grants
- Education awards
- Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme
- Oral and dental research fellowships
We offer a wide range of grant and award opportunities to support all career stages, from medical students through to consultants working throughout the UK and abroad, enhancing our surgical research aims and ambitions and supporting our surgical and dental members in continuing their education.
Get involved locally
Become a surgical tutor or a regional representative and act as a local representative for members in your area. Becoming a surgical tutor includes supporting all aspects of surgical training and education within trusts, local health boards (LHBs) and hospitals. Find out more about RCS England Outreach.
Fundraise for us
We have a calendar of running events available, with something to suit every ability. So whether you're new to running, or a marathon regular, you can join in fundraising with us.
We are very grateful to all of our charitable donors and sponsors; without your continued support, our work would not be possible.