The Royal College of Surgeons of England is proud to offer a range of interesting webinars. These sessions are designed to keep you informed about the latest developments in the field of surgery, share updates on the College's initiatives and support members in both their personal and professional growth. 

The RCS England webinar programme is free for all members and CPD accredited for up to 1 point per session. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

2025 webinar programme       

Myths vs Reality: What do you really know about the Cosmetic Surgery Board Certification Scheme? - Wednesday 22 January, from 7pm

Now is the time to future-proof your practice. The Cosmetic Surgery Board Certification Scheme supports surgeons who are eligible to reach Board Certification standards when practising aesthetic surgery in the private sector. This webinar will dispel the myths of the application process and focus on the realities of applying for Board Certification. Panellists include: Professor Vivien Lees - Vice President, RCS England and Council Lead for Cosmetic Surgery,Nora Nugent - President, British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), Nigel Mercer - Consultant plastic surgeon and Jeyarama Srinivasan - Council member, British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS). Register here. 

Mentoring: The Mentors' Perspective - Tuesday 11 February, from 6.30pm

We are delighted to launch the RCS England Mentoring Scheme in 2025 and invite you to this webinar focusing on the mentors' viewpoint of mentoring. RCS England Council member Bhavin Visavadia will chair the session, and Nicola Rowe, the Director of Membership at the College, SAS Forum Chair Sujatha Udayasankar and WinS Deputy Chair Evelyn Ong will join. Do you want to become a mentor but don't know where to start? Attend our session, which will provide an overview of our mentoring scheme, presentations on the principles of mentoring, including the differences between this and coaching and a discussion on mentoring and the experience of being a mentor. Plus, you can ask our panellists any questions you may have in the Q&A session towards the end of the hour. If you want to become a mentor or want to know more about mentoring, don't miss this engaging and informative session. Register here.

Pathways to Success: Authenticity, Allyship, and Belonging for LGBTQ+ Surgeons - Monday 24 February, from 6pm

Are you an LGBTQ+ healthcare professional or an ally passionate about supporting your colleagues? Join the RCS England Pride in Surgery (PRiSM) Forum for a thought-provoking session featuring Professor Pirashanthie Vivekananda-Schmidt, Medical Education Professor and Occupational Psychologist at the University of Sheffield. This webinar explores this year’s PRiSM theme, visibility and belonging, with Professor Vivekananda-Schmidt sharing personal insights on how supportive environments and authenticity drive success. You'll also hear from RCS England Council members Ginny Bowbrick and Karen Chui in a panel discussion, followed by an interactive Q&A. Register here. 

Preparing for the MRCS Part A - Tuesday 18 March, from 6pm

Join RCS England Council member, MRCS examiner and consultant general surgeon, Bryony Lovett, for an extensive session on how to best prepare for the MRCS Part A exam. The panel will cover question writing, review and standard-setting processes and allow you to hear from those who have recently passed, sharing their experience of the exam and how they best prepared. Register here. 

Coming Soon

Please note we will be updating this page in the new year with our full programme of  2025 webinars. Topics will include; Waiting Lists, Mentoring: The Mentees' Perspective and Preparing for MRCS Part B. We will be holding two webinars on Preparing for MRCS Part B; the first session will be on clinical skills and anatomy and the second session will be on communication and applied science.

All our webinars are free for members and accredited for up to 1 CPD point. If you're not currently a member but would like to join us, please visit our membership page.

Not able to attend on this date? Register for the webinar and you'll be able to access the recording at any time.

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Recorded webinars

We keep a catalogue of our past webinars to provide accessible advice for members at all career stages. All webinars are now recorded on MedAll and are available to watch if you have registered for the webinar. After three months we add all webinar recordings to our YouTube page. If there's a topic you'd like us to cover next, please get in touch with our events team.