Expert Advisory Network (EAN)

The EAN was established in 2020 as the Expert Advisory Network. The aim is to provide a safe space to share knowledge, discuss new developments and guide educational research and innovation. The purpose of the EAN was to help the college shape future educational programmes. 

Over the last six months we have been conducting a review of the Network and will be relaunching it as the Education Advisory Network in early 2025. The EAN will continue to provide a platform for individuals with a special interest in education and an opportunity to directly influence the development of our learning offer.

Together, we will continue working towards creating a safe environment for patients and for the future careers of our members. 

The aims of the EAN are: 

• To develop and enhance RCS England's own learning provision by using the learnings from the EAN to feed directly into our Learning offer.   
• To develop and test concepts in a safe space, building an evidence base so that we can drive and develop education in line with learner expectations, the changing environment, new ways of learning and our learners’ needs.  
• To support the development and enhancement of surgical education through the use of technology and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL).  
• For surgical education to be available to the whole surgical team and those delivering now and in the future.   
• To develop a global, broad and diverse team of learners and experts who will help shape our understanding of the current environment and the changing face of the workforce and the workforce's needs.   
• To develop an understanding of other industries and educational environments, and use their experience and expertise to drive the improvement of surgical education.   
• To develop an equitable and sustainable provision that is in line with RCS England’s EDI strategy.  

In early 2025, we will be relaunching the Network and inviting applications to join a two-tier structure, including:

• an active core of clinicians undertaking research;
• and a wider pool of clinicians to guide, advise and critique the research. 

In the meantime, questions can be directed towards: education@rcseng.ac.uk