National Careers Week – explore careers in surgery
National Careers Week is dedicated to helping students explore their future career paths. If you're considering a career in surgery, this is your hub for resources, and insights into the different stages of surgical training.
Want to learn more? Follow us on Instagram for interactive Q&As, career insights and inspiring stories from surgeons.
What makes a surgeon?
Visit the RCS England Instagram to see videos from our National Careers Week campaign with top tips for different career stages from medical student to consultant, from surgeons who have navigated each one. These videos show a highlight reel of each standard career grade on the UK surgical training pathway and the dental surgery pathway.
While these videos cover the standard pathway, there are many different ways to become a surgeon, including becoming an SAS surgeon. Visit our careers support page for more information and resources on all careers in surgery.
Careers articles and resources
We have a variety of online resources available on our website for medical students and trainees looking to start a career in surgery
- Career resources and links
- Skills and qualities of a surgeon
- Overview of surgical specialties
- How to get ahead in surgery
Join us
RCS Affiliate membership grants you access to resources, opportunities and advice throughout your training. Standing out from the crowd during this important time in your career can be difficult, let us help!
Affiliate membership provides you with key support and demonstrates your commitment to surgery in your foundation and core application. Join us for only £15 per year.
Questions? Contact the RCS careers team