The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh awards a number of medals to Members and Fellows to celebrate their success. Medals are awarded through application, nomination, and most commonly, examination performance.
Find our current portfolio below.
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George Gray Youngson Medal
Performance Based Selection
The George Gray Youngson Medal is awarded to the highest placed graduate in the MSc in Patient Safety and Clinical Factors.Ìý
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
Harold Stiles Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Harold Stiles Medal is awarded to the highest placed graduate in the ChM in trauma and orthopaedics.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
James Hogarth Medal
Performance Based Selection
The James Hogarth Medal is awarded to the highest placed graduate in the ChM in Vascular and Endovascular surgery.Ìý
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
Lister Surgical Sciences Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Lister Medal in Surgical Sciences is awarded to the Highest Placed graduate of the MSc in Surgical Sciences programme during an academic year.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Medal is awarded to the Highest-placed graduate ChM in Clinical Ophthalmology.
The ChM in Clinical Ophthalmology is an online distance learning postgraduate degree programme developed in partnership between The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh and NHS Education for Scotland.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
Sir David Brewster Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Sir David Bewster Medal is awarded to the highest placed graduate in the MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology Edinburgh Surgery Online course.Ìý
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
Thomas Annandale Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Thomas Annandale Medal is awarded to the highest placed graduate in ChM in general surgery.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
BAPS Medal
Performance Based Selection
The BAPS medal is awarded to the candidate who achieves the highest marks during the diet of the BAPS diploma.Ìý
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
GB Ong Medal (UK)
Performance Based Selection
The G B Ong Medal for the United Kingdom is awarded to the candidate who achieves the highest mark in the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in General Surgery.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
Li Shields Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Li Shields Medal is awarded to the most outstanding candidate of the Clinical Component of the JSF Examination in General Surgery.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
Patrick Magee Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Patrick Magee Medal is awarded to the highest scoring candidate at the JSF Examination in Cardiothoracic Surgery which is held with ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Surgeons of Hong Kong.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
The Patrick Magee Medal is in memory of Mr Magee, who was a lead examiner for Cardiothoracic examinations at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ.
Joint Surgical Colleges Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Joint Surgical Colleges Medal is awarded each examination diet to the highest scoring candidate of the Section 2 Examination in General Surgery. The medal is to be presented to the candidate at his/her Diploma ceremony.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
BASICS Medal
Performance Based Selection
The BASICS medal is awarded to the highest scoring candidate in the Diploma in Immediate Medical Care examination.Ìý
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
GB Ong Medal (HK)
Performance Based Selection
The GB Ong Medal is awarded to the highest scoring candidate of the Intercollegiate Examination in General Surgery Section 2.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
Muthusamy Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Muthusamy Medal is awarded to the highest scoring candidate of the Part II Ophthalmology Examination. The medal is presented at a Diploma Ceremony.Ìý
Dean’s Medal (Overseas)
Performance Based Selection
The Dean's Medal (Overseas) is awarded to the most meritorious candidate in the Part 2 MFDS exam from all overseas exam’s diets ran from January to December each year.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
Dean’s Medal (UK)
Performance Based Selection
The Dean's Medal (UKs) is awarded to the most meritorious candidate in the Part 2 MFDS exam from all UK exam diets ran from January to December each year.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
Diploma in Dental Hygiene
Performance Based Selection
The Diploma in Dental Hygiene is awarded to the most meritorious candidate in the Diploma in Dental Hygiene Examination of the FDS UK Diet. The awardee will receive a medal at their diploma ceremony.Ìý
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.Ìý
Diploma in Dental Hygiene & Dental Therapy
Performance Based Selection
The Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy is awarded to the most meritorious candidate in the Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Examination of the FDS UK Diet. The awardee will receive a medal at their diploma ceremony.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Medal is awarded to the highest scoring candidate of the DOT exam in the previous year. The awardee will receive their medal at their diploma ceremony.Ìý
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.Ìý
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.Ìý
John McDonald Medal
Performance Based Selection
The John McDonald Medal is awarded to highest scoring candidate of the M Orth overseas diet in the previous academic year.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
This John McDonald Medal was created by Professor Jim McDonald, former Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, in memory of his son.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
John Smith Medal (Overseas)
Performance Based Selection
The John Smith Overseas Medal is awarded to the highest scoring candidate of the Part 1 MFDS Examination in each of the two international diets that take place annually.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
The John Smith Medal is named as such to commemorate the pioneering work of John Smith, who delivered the first lecture course on dentistry in Scotland, and founded the Edinburgh Dental Dispensary, which became the Edinburgh Hospital and Dental School. John Smith also dedicated his life in support of the College and acted as President from 1883-1885.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
John Smith Medal (UK)
Performance Based Selection
The John Smith UK Medal is awarded to the highest scoring candidate of the Part 1 MFDS Examination in each of the two diets that take place annually.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
The John Smith Medal is named as such to commemorate the pioneering work of John Smith, who delivered the first lecture course on dentistry in Scotland, and founded the Edinburgh Dental Dispensary, which became the Edinburgh Hospital and Dental School. John Smith also dedicated his life in support of the College and acted as President from 1883-1885.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
M Orth Conjoint HK Medal
Performance Based Selection
The M Orth Conjoint HK Medal is awarded to the most meritorious candidate of the M Orth ºìÐÓÊÓƵ / Intermediate FDS Hong Kong College Conjoint Examination in Orthodontics. The awardee will receive a medal and a cash prize at their diploma ceremony.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
M Orth Overseas Medal
Performance Based Selection
The M Orth Overseas Medal is awarded to the highest scoring candidate in the Part 2 M Orth examination in all overseas exam diets from the previous year.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
M Orth UK Medal/William Houston
Performance Based Selection
The M Orth UK Medal, also known as the William Houston Medal, is awarded to the highest scoring candidate of the Part II Morth UK exam diets from the previous year.
The medal is awarded at the British Orthodontic Conference, or at the awardee's diploma ceremony.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
This has been named to commigrate the accomplishments of William Houston, an Orthodontist who was born in Edinburgh and proudly supported the College in his life and his career.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
MGDS Medal
Performance Based Selection
The MGDS Medal is awarded to the candidate who achieves one mark off the highest maximum mark achievable on the Part II MGDS examination, in either a UK or International exam diet in the previous year.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
MRD UK Medal
Performance Based Selection
The MRD UK Medal is awarded to the highest scoring candidate of the Part 2 Membership Diploma in Restorative Dentistry examination. All those who took part in the UK diets from the previous year will be considered. The awardee will receive their medal, and cash prize, at their diploma ceremony.Ìý
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.Ìý
This medal is awarded in partnership with the Medical and Dental Defence Union Scotland.Ìý
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.Ìý
MRD Conjoint HK Medal
Performance Based Selection
The MRD Conjoint HK Medal is awarded to the highest scoring candidate in the conjoint ºìÐÓÊÓƵ / FCDSHK examination in the previous year.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection is performance based.
This medal is awarded in partnership with ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong and the Wright Health Group.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
Tyson Medal
Performance Based Selection
The Tyson Medal is to be awarded to the candidate with the highest cumulative mark in the UK diet of the Membership in Prosthodontics non-conjoint examination.
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection process is performance based.
This medal has been made possible by the generous endowment by the Tyson family, in memory of Kenneth Tyson, who was a well-renowned Prosthodontist at Edinburgh Dental Hospital.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.
China Medal
Performance Based Selection
The China Medal is awarded to the trainee, who submits the best paper describing original clinical, epidemiological or laboratory research of demonstratable significance for surgical patience, in any surgical discipline from Hong Kong or mainland China. The most highly regarded written and oral presentation will receive a $2000 HK honorarium along with their medal
There is no need to apply for this medal as the selection process is performance based.
For more information, please direct enquiries to dental@rcsed.ac.uk.