Event & Course Calendar

Is there a gap in your surgical leadership skills? Do you need to demonstrate leadership capabilities to CCT? The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh offers a comprehensive and structured approach to developing surgical leadership skills. Our "Personal and Relational Leadership," module addresses individual growth and team dynamics, which are essential in surgical settings. Including a live virtual session and a Learning Log with recorded lectures and activities provides flexibility for participants to engage with the material at their own pace while still having opportunities for interactive learning and bespoke feedback. Our convenors Lisa Hadfield-Law and Humphrey Scott, bring credibility and expertise to the programme. Aligning FSL with the GMC Generic Professional Capabilities Framework, CCT requirements and the College's vision for inclusivity and innovation demonstrates a commitment to staying current with professional standards and adapting to the evolving needs of the surg

The British Orthopaedics Association Annual Congress 2026 marks a historic return to London after 20 years. Hosted in the newly redeveloped Olympia London, the congress will explore the theme “The Changing Faces of Orthopaedics,” highlighting the evolving landscape of clinical practice, innovation, and patient.

Inspire interest in surgical careers. Provide insight into surgical training pathways, day-to-day practice, and career progression. Facilitate networking between medical students, trainees, and consultants.

This meeting is a practical approach to knee ligament surgery, looking at the latest techniques to repair or reconstruct injured knees in all groups of patients from the recreational sportsperson through to the professional elite athlete. Through talks, discussions and live surgical demos, the theme of the meeting is a hands-on, practical approach whether you are just starting out in your career or an experienced surgeon updating their knowledge. There is plenty of time allocated for discussion, talks and live demonstrations.

Designed for clinicians looking to enhance their ultrasound-guided injection techniques, this practical session offers expert-led training, live model scanning, and advanced simulator use – all in small groups to maximise individual feedback

Designed for clinicians looking to enhance their ultrasound-guided injection techniques, this practical session offers expert-led training, live model scanning, and advanced simulator use – all in small groups to maximise individual feedback

The meeting will cover the scope of modern arthroplasty practice including management to delay or avoid arthroplasty, efficiency and ambulatory surgery, customisation, computer-aided planning and navigated surgery, challenges educating the next generation of surgeon, emerging technology in infection prevention and treatment, and reconstruction of challenging defects at revision. Break-out sessions will give the opportunity for subspecialist groups to discuss issues particular to their interest and our industry partners will share their latest innovations.

The Foundations of Fracture Fixation course is a hybrid, simulation-based programme designed to equip junior doctors with a solid grounding in the principles and practical application of fracture fixation. The course bridges the gap between undergraduate orthopaedic knowledge and safe participation in the operating theatre, focusing on core fixation concepts through structured teaching and hands-on workshops using sawbone models and orthopaedic instrumentation.

This course is suitable for post-CCT surgeons on fellowship, surgeons in locum consultant posts, consultants within 3 years of appointment and surgeons in autonomous practice (e.g Specialist Doctors). A 1.5-day course, the £95 course fee includes accomodation and course dinner.