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Celebrate your accomplishments

Post-nominals are an acknowledgment of your hard work and achievements. 

As part of your membership, you are able to use your post-nominal letters after your name (e.g. FºìÐÓÊÓƵ, MºìÐÓÊÓƵ, FDS ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, MFDS ºìÐÓÊÓƵ).

Celebrate with family and friends

Diploma ceremonies are one of the most popular events in the College calendar.

We understand the significance of coming together with your friends and family to celebrate your Diploma after the hard work, commitment and dedication that you have put into getting to this stage of your career.

Our annual gift to you

Once a year, we send a gift to you from the College.

You can pick from a diary or notebook, both have the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ logo embossed on the cover.

Unlimited, free verification service

The verification benefit offers unlimited and free verification service.

Get our support through every step of your surgical career and beyond

We are committed to supporting our membership by providing guidance and resources for lifelong continuing professional development (CPD).

Search and book educational events, courses, conferences and more

Browse the diverse range of accredited courses, conferences and events. 

As a Fellow or Member you can purchase tickets to selected events for a reduced rate.

Save on all your regular spending through RewardEd

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is working with a benefits provider to give UK Surgical and Dental Fellows access to a wide range of discounts and offers across categories like technology, fashion, health & fitness, food, travel and family days out.

Enjoy offers such as:

• 10% off brands like Harvey Nichols and Nike
• Up to 25% off at Samsung
• 15% off at Acer

…and many more!

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ RewardEd is operated by a third-party company, Propello Cloud.

Save 10% online and on campus

Our Shop offers a wonderful variety of College branded items, gifts and memorabilia.

As a Fellow of the College, you receive a 10% discount on all items purchased in the Shop.

We have partnered with Lifestyle Rewards to bring you discounts on UK brands

As part of your membership, you will have access to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Rewards, ran by Lifestyle Rewards.

You will receive discounts and offers on a wide range of luxury products, services and experiences.

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Rewards is operated by a third-party company, Lifestyle Rewards.

Discounts on private events and celebrations

Book a space for personal events such as weddings, private dinners or celebrations at preferential rates. This includes complimentary room hire, and 50% discount on pre-ordered wines apply when booked in conjunction with catering.

15% discount on the best available flexible rate

Surgeons' Quarter operates Ten Hill Place Hotel on behalf of the College. It is located on the Campus. The Hotel has received several awards - including the Gold Award in Green Business Tourism.

10% discount on food and beverage in all our outlets

If you are visiting the College, you can receive 10% off any food and drink on our campus. This includes Café 1505 and 10 Hill Place Hotel.

Discounted TOTUM PRO Card

Access over 500+ discounts at over 350+ big brands including the likes of Apple, Samsung, Three, ASOS, Halfords, TUI and many more.

Visit our award-winning museum for free

Our Museums are open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm and is home to one of the largest and most historic pathology collections in the United Kingdom.

Quote your College Reference number at the Museum reception for free entry.

Help influence the College

There are many opportunities to become more involved with the College.

Find out how to get involved below.

Help the next generation

As a Fellow of the College, you can apply to become an examiner.

Help maintain our high standard and join our examiner team. Learn about what is involved and how we will support you below.

Join for just £100

We are proud of our Faculties. They allow us to drive for development and advancement in key areas across the healthcare spectrum.

As a ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Fellow or Member, once your application has been approved, you can join our faculties for free! You just need to pay a one-off joining fee.

Access Our Surgical Mentoring Scheme

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Surgical Mentoring Scheme connects surgeons seeking mentorship with a diverse group of trained surgical mentors from across the UK. This scheme is designed to help participants unravel their potential and support their professional development at key stages in their surgical careers.

Training and Research Fellowships

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ disburses several training and research fellowships each year, both as sole funders and in partnership with outstanding organisations and donors. We are proud to support our Members and Fellows in achieving remarkable innovations in surgical and dental research.

Click below to browse the current portfolio and the closing dates.

Training and Research Fellowships

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ disburses several travelling fellowships each year, both as sole funders and in partnership with esteemed organisations and donors. We proudly support our Members and Fellows in developing skills from world-renowned experts, exploring diverse surgical environments, and enhancing their professional knowledge through educational visits.

Click below to browse the current portfolio and the closing dates.

Research, Travel and Award Opportunities

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ disburses a number of grants each year to fund research and education for our Members and Fellows. These grants provide seed funding for new research, support medical projects outside of research (e.g., digital education resource projects), and facilitate educational development.

Click below to browse the current portfolio and the closing dates.

Research, Travel and Award Opportunities

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ disburses two scholarships each year in collaboration with our generous donors.

Click below to browse the current portfolio and the closing dates.

Research, Travel and Award Opportunities

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ disburses a number of bursaries each year to fund undergraduate travel and celebrate significant occasions occurring both nationally and internationally.

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Research, Travel and Award Opportunities

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ seeks to recognise and promote the extraordinary clinical and research contributions of our Members and Fellows through our portfolio of prestigious professorships.

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Research, Travel and Award Opportunities

Lectureships offer the unique opportunity to present research or the development of new clinical methods at a prestigious event, either in collaboration with a specialty association or at an event hosted by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh or one of our generous partners.

Click below to browse the current portfolio and the closing dates.

Research, Travel and Award Opportunities

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ seeks to celebrate the incredible contributions of our Members and Fellows through our portfolio of awards, which encapsulate the most prestigious of our recognition opportunities, many of which have long histories.

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Research, Travel and Award Opportunities

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ awards a number of prizes to celebrate exam and career success, often administered in collaboration with our exams teams, organisations such as COSECSA, and our own Office Bearers.

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Research, Travel and Award Opportunities

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ awards a number of medals to Members and Fellows to celebrate their success. Medals are awarded through application, nomination, and most commonly, examination performance.

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Keep up to date with our latest research and campaigns, such as reports on patient safety, sustainability, and development of the College. 

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ regularly responds to consultations from the UK Government, devolved parliaments and assemblies, the NHS and other healthcare organisations.

Find out how to get involved in shaping our consultation responses and wider policy work.

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ continually engages with our membership to understand the priorities of our members and fellows, produce ºìÐÓÊÓƵ policy positions and then engage with the full range of policymakers and stakeholders across the UK to raise the College’s visibility and influence.

Join and connect with other Fellows

A Younger Fellow is defined as any surgeon who has obtained Fellowship and is within the first 10 years of practice along with trainees with Fellowship in the last year of training.

The aim of the group is to facilitate younger surgeons of all disciplines and from all locations in the UK to socialise, get involved in College life and feedback their opinions on professional issues to Council.

Join and connect with other retired Fellows

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s Senior Fellows Club is open to Fellows who have retired from active clinical practice.

In addition to surgeons and dental surgeons, the club welcomes retired anaesthetists, radiologists and pathologists.

The Club meets once monthly from October to June, usually in the College’s Symposium Hall.