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
Our faculty are at the heart of advancing surgical education. They teach courses and give feedback to develop and update our education offering.
Act as a mock panellist at our Interview Skills Workshops and help foundation trainees prepare for their core surgical training interviews. The workshops will take place virtually on Saturday 4 February 2023 (daytime) and Wednesday 8 February 2023 (evening). We are looking for a range of career grades. Contact us for more information.
SACs play a key role in the development and improvement of postgraduate surgical training in the UK and Ireland. Each SAC works to ensure that training programmes cover all aspects essential to train someone to consultant level.
- Become a QI consultant
We are seeking an experienced QI consultant to facilitate Cholecystectomy Quality Improvement Collaborative (Chole-QuIC4). We would like to work with an individual or organisation that can provide expert quality improvement advice and help us to support the participating trusts and health boards. Find out more about the role and apply here. Applications close at 5pm on 1 June 2023.
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 more than 6,000 women in our network and a Forum of elected members who work 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 opportunitiesto 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.