Trainees

This section is designed for doctors in training who are pursuing a career in surgery. This includes those in their foundation years, as well as those who are engaged in a training programme, either at core level, or at specialty level. 

We realise that you will have very different needs at each stage of your training, and have split the information on this site accordingly.

Within this section

Foundation and Core Trainees
Applying for surgical posts is competitive. This section provides information about how to decide on and pursue your next career move, and how the College can support you during these early years in your career.
ST3 and Beyond
Specialty training is highly competitive, and you will face a number of decisions about your future career and how you work. This section provides information on all of your options, and tips on how to make the most of your training.

Contact the RCS careers team

Email

Telephone

Telephone (0)20 7869 6212 to talk to a member of the team.

We are able to answer calls Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Related

Surgical Specialties
There are ten recognised specialties within surgery, all of which will provide you with different challenges and rewards throughout your career.
Exams
The RCS runs an extensive range of UK and international exams for surgical and dental professionals at every stage of their career.
Courses
Browse more than 70 surgical and dental courses designed to add to and develop your skills and knowledge at all stages of your career.
Membership
We support 28,000 members in the UK and internationally, enabling them to drive the profession forward and achieve our vision of advancing surgical care.

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