department of elearning
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was founded in 1505 by Royal Charter
granted from King James IV. From the discoveries of Simpson and Lister to modern
day pioneers of medicine and dentistry who are developing simulation, VR, and
robotics, the College has been a seat of learning and advancement for over 515
years. It is the oldest Surgical College in the world with just under 30,000
members in 100 countries, almost half of whom are overseas, touching every stage
of the career path from medical student to consultant. We are a family of
Surgeons, Dental Surgeons and members of the Surgical and Dental teams who put
Patient Safety at the heart of everything they do. Our high quality education
and examinations ensure that standards are upheld across all specialities and in
all countries. With our interest in professional standards, the College’s
primary role – and the main concern of our Fellows and Members – is to ensure
the safety of our patients and provide them with the best possible care. We do
this by championing the highest standards of surgical and dental practice;
through our provision of courses and educational programmes, training,
examinations, and Continuous Professional Development; our liaison with external
medical bodies; and by influencing healthcare policy across the UK. We also
support our professional family with a host of resources from our membership
App, Library Services, Podcasts, Webinars, and our magazine, Surgeons News, to
keep them up to date on the latest techniques, news, data, and insights in their
field. College headquarters are in Edinburgh in our home at Surgeons Hall, the
world famous category A listed building designed by William Henry Playfair in
1832. Our main Campus hosts a dedicated skills laboratory, the Surgeons' Hall
Museums, College Library, function and meeting facilities, a 129 bedroom hotel,
Ten Hill Place, and office space for over 210 staff. We also maintain a second
site in Birmingham’s prestigious Colmore Row and a third International Office in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to meet the needs of our growing international
membership.
