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Future-proofing the surgical profession through diversity, sustainability and wellbeing.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Welcome to your newly elected Council members. Congratulations to @deboraheastwood , @MrTimLane , Clara Vella, @FranciscaFFerr and Professor Lynda Wyld, who will begin their terms this July - and Professor Frank Smith, Rachel Hargest and @IanLoftus2 , who have been re-elected.🧵

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

1 year

With great sadness, we share the news that former RCS England President, Dame Clare Marx CBE, DL, MBBS, PRCS, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Dame Clare:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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A response to Dr Peter Hilton – and all those who share his abhorrent views.

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Literally 100s of women have shared their experiences There are no doubt 100/ 1000s more who have not If you wonder why women don't come forward about these issues- read this letter @thetimes #metoosurgery

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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This #MothersDay , we want to give a special shout-out to mums on the frontline of fighting #COVID19 . Whether you are treating patients or caring for the vulnerable, thank you for everything you’re doing to keep us safe!

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We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of surgeon Dr Ahmed Almaqadma. Please read our statement:

Statement in response to the death of Dr Ahmed Almaqadma — Royal College of Surgeons

Statement in response to the death of Dr Ahmed Almaqadma, who was awarded a Royal College of Surgeons of England Humanitarian Innovation Fellowship, and a contributor to the College’s Humanitarian...

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Statement in response to @thetimes article ‘Sexual assault, crude banter — what it’s like to be a female surgeon’ () A THREAD 👇 @mortensen_neil RCS England President said: “The testimonies from Roshana Mehdian-Staffell and others are unacceptable…

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Sexual assault, crude banter — what it’s like to be a female surgeon

One of Roshana Mehdian-Staffell’s earliest memories is of sitting on the worktop in the kitchen watching her father carve a leg of lamb. “He put his surgical gl

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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We’re pleased to announce that @TMitchellFRCS has been elected as our next President. An ENT surgeon in Southampton, he will take office in July 2023 and lead during an exciting time of change; embracing #diversityinsurgery work, improving practice and leading our profession.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 months

Congratulations to Professor Sir Neil Mortensen @mortensen_neil , RCS England Past President, who has been recognised in the King's New Year Honours for services to surgery and in recognition of his contribution during the pandemic.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

11 months

Warmest congratulations to Professor Dame Averil Mansfield who has received a damehood in the King's Birthday Honours. Our @womeninsurgery chair @nizbuzz reflects on Dame Averil's recognition here:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

Pleased to announce that our new Vice President as voted for by our Council is Fiona Myint. Equally delighted to welcome Nuha Yassin @NuhaZsurgeon and Christopher Lavy @chris_lavy as newly elected Council members. Full results here:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

Today Martyn Coomer hangs up his hat as our Head of Research, after more than 30 years of working at the College. He has helped more than 850 surgeons to thrive through our Research Fellowship Scheme and supported many with his mentorship. 🎉 Happy retirement Martyn! 🎉

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

NHS waiting times statistics published today show the NHS hasn't met the legal 18-week target for hospital treatment for 5 years. @RCSnews is calling for investment on a scale last seen in the 2000s, to get back on track meeting NHS waiting time standards:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 years

We’re flying the rainbow flag today for our first LGBTQ+ conference Out at the College!

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

‘You can’t be a surgeon and get pregnant’. ‘You can’t be a surgeon and have a family’. ‘You can’t be a surgeon and have a work-life balance’. YES YOU CAN says @DrFBE at #ASiT2021 . It’s time to bust the myths around #WomenInSurgery @ASiTofficial

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

We’re delighted to announce that @mortensen_neil has been elected our next President, taking up post in July 2020. A colorectal surgeon from Oxford, he takes up the reins as we launch a new 5-year plan and move into our new London HQ. #reshuffle

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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We’re thrilled to have @LiangRhea with us today being given an honorary fellowship on #IWD2023 “Surgery is the work of a team… and we need to embrace diversity within a team” Says Rhea, who says a careers advisor once told her she was too ‘empathetic’ to be a doctor.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

7 months

Our statement on physician associates and the extended surgical care team:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

6 years

Congratulations to our past President, and first female President, Clare Marx, on being made a dame in the New Year's Honours List. #ILookLikeASurgeon

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

In 1954, Pamela Ball became the first woman from Jamaica to gain an FRCS. For #BlackHistoryMonth , our Plarr’s Lives of the Fellows remembers this remarkable surgeon, mathematician and viola player:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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What a day! Thank you to all our speakers and attendees worldwide for inspiring, informing, and challenging us and each other today. #WomeninSurgery

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

We have issued a joint statement from all four of the Royal Colleges and other leading bodies with guidance on procedures during the #COVID19 outbreak. These guidelines are designed to protect our members, fellows, and patients:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

7 years

The first ever RCS female president portrait unveiled Miss Clare Marx 2014 - 2017

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 years

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. She was an Honorary Fellow of RCS England and will be fondly remembered for her life of dedication to public service. We send our condolences to the Royal Family at this time.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Say hello to the amazing women of RCS England… and @OrthopodReg @WomenSurgeonsUK #WomenInSurgery #LiftAsYouClimb #HeForShe #30YearsOfWinS

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

The truth is, many #NHS staff are burnt out from working without a break this winter. If we don’t look after the welfare of our staff, there is a danger many will drop out of the NHS, warns our president Professor @mortensen_neil in a new blog:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

5 months

Exciting news! Our Council has voted in favour of all of the Kennedy Report's governance recommendations. All eligible fellows and members can now elect the President and Vice-President. Learn about our commitment to a more representative leadership at:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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‘I apologise on behalf of the profession, to everyone here, and out there, who has been affected by harassment in the workplace’. President @mortensen_neil says the College will not tolerate #bullying or #harrassment in surgery in his welcoming speech at #30YearsOfWinS

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 years

Can we follow @RACSurgeons 's example and drop Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms and use Dr? asks Professor @scarlettmcnally . In a new blog, she questions the uses of gendered titles and terms like ‘junior doctor’. Read now:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

On #WorldAnaesthesiaDay we want to celebrate all of our anaesthetist colleagues, who are a vital part of the #SurgicalCareTeam . Thank you for all you do to keep patients safe and well 👏 @RCoANews

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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A single operation can produce up to 250kg of CO2e. That’s why we’re taking action. This #EarthDay we have released our Sustainability in Surgery Strategy, outlining our plan to help #RestoreOurEarth . Because it’s not just our patients who need saving 🌍♻️

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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‘You are going to work with people who do not like you, it’s not your job to get them to like you, but you can get them to respect you for doing your job well,’ @Liz_ORiordan sharing some incredible tips and resources for overcoming life and workplace challenges. #30YearsofWinS

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

7 years

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the Manchester incident. Thank you to our surgeons & NHS staff who are helping those in need.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

Lest we forget the horror and pain endured by men, women and children across the world who have experienced war. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

We stand in solidarity with our BAME members, supporters and friends – and specifically we welcome the @EHRC inquiry into the impact of coronavirus on ethnic minorities & anything that will help develop recommendations for action. #BlackLivesMatter [1/2]

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

10 months

A special ceremony this afternoon as we award @mobelal3 for his dedication to returning to surgery after a spinal cord injury. Communication, compassion, patience and fostering hope are his top tips for diplomates. Congratulations all. 👏

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Happy #MothersDay to the women who show us you CAN be a surgeon and have a family. To those who lead from the front and lift up those behind them. Thank you to the Mums, mentors and mother-figures who have offered support and guidance to our members on their pathway to surgery.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

5 years

We’d like to express a warm welcome to Professor Peter Hutchinson as he takes up his new role as Director of Clinical Research. He is joining at an exciting time for clinical research as demonstrated by the Commission on the Future of Surgery

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

The neglect of professional titles when introducing #WomeninSurgery can undermine their authority. In our November Bulletin, Professor Claire Hopkins says that a consistent use of titles is crucial to foster equality. Read more here:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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@RoshanaMN @AoMRC @TheBMA @BMA_JuniorDocs @RCPhysicians We continue to support our members in their decision to strike, for their overall wellbeing, the sustainability of services, including training, and ultimately, for the benefit of patients. Read our previous statements: 👉 👉

Joint statement on outcome of BMA ballot on consultant industrial action — Royal College of Surgeons

Together with the Surgical Royal Colleges, Specialty Associations and their training organisations, the Royal College of Surgeons of England have published a joint statement on consultant industrial...

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

The independent review into the diversity of our leadership by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC has opened our eyes to the scale of the challenge and allows us to tackle these issues head on.

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Neil Mortensen

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3 years

Today @RCSnews publishes the findings of the independent review into the diversity of our leadership by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC. I am proud to confirm that we will commit to the vision developed, and put diversity at the heart of our strategy.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

5 years

Today @GoogleDoodles are celebrating Britain's first female surgeon, Dr. Louisa Aldrich-Blake who developed innovative surgical techniques, saved the lives of many soldiers during World War I and strived to help more women enter medicine; @WomenSurgeonsUK

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

Today is #WorldAnaesthesiaDay and we want to recognise our wonderful anaesthetist friends, colleagues and faculty. Thank you for keeping patients safe, and helping us to teach the next generation of surgeons. @RCoANews

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

Transgender and gender-diverse patients often face substantial healthcare disparities and barriers to care. Join our #RCSWebinar to hear @DrAllyCat and @KateNambiar discuss how surgeons and healthcare professionals can offer them a better care . Book now:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

6 years

If you're inspired by this video of Averil Mansfield, why not come and meet her? She'll be sharing her secrets to success at our Women in Surgery conference on Friday 19 October

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Averil Mansfield became the first British woman to be appointed a professor of surgery in 1993.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

Wonderful to see the bright #FutureofSurgery in action today. Thank you to our Future Surgeons Forum members!

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 years

Welcome to your newly elected Council members 🌟 Laura Hamilton, Nicola Fearnhead and Omer Karim will all begin their first term in the summer. We also welcome back Farah Bhatti and Peter Friend for their second terms on College Council. Congratulations!

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

6 years

Congratulations to @RCSnews immediate Past President, Dame Clare Marx, who has been announced as the next Chair of the @gmcuk .

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Welcome to your newly elected Council members. 🎉 Congratulations to @yourkidssurgeon , Andrew Carr, @GinnyAB , @rammoorthyENT , Bryony Lovett and Peter Sagar who will begin their terms in July. Learn more about them and their priorities as Council members:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

Its #NationalDoctorsDay and we are celebrating our doctors, surgeons, trainees and surgical care teams. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and passion, you are a true inspiration to aspiring doctors.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

8 months

📸We are thrilled to unveil the Faces of Surgery, an artwork created by @PeoplesPicture which celebrates our College's past, present and future. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed. To explore this artwork virtually, please visit:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

NEW: Today's statement on the latest @PHE_uk #PPE guidance. We are calling on government to ensure that the depleted PPE supplies that remain, are used to maintain the most urgent and emergency services, Read in full: @mortensen_neil

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 years

We were saddened to learn that Professor Sir Peter Morris AC FRS FRCS has passed away. He was President of @RCSnews from 2001–2004 and a pioneering organ transplant surgeon who saved countless lives. Read President @mortensen_neil 's tribute:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

7 months

How can surgeons help transgender patients and colleagues feel welcome? We welcome this #Bulletin article by @AlexAshman , R Folkers & @PhillipaBurns2 in which they offer useful information and advice to help surgeons be transgender inclusive:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

#RamadanMubarak ! Sending solidarity, compassion and best wishes to everyone beginning #Ramadan today. Fasting at work can be difficult, particularly on long and stressful shifts, so remember to take care and regularly check in with yourself.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

How to stop your glasses from fogging up while wearing a face mask? @SpOrthopod and @NasMAbdul teach a simple #lifehack for healthcare workers. For more helpful #COVID19 resources visit:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

1 year

It’s our second day of diplomates ceremonies today. What a wonderful day to be celebrating. Congratulations to @SWexner who has received an honorary fellowship. ‘We’re entrusted to solve problems… and what we practice is not just a science but an art’ Steven says.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Eid Mubarak to our Muslim colleagues and friends. Today marks the end of the month long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Wishing you all a blessed and joyous #EidAlFitr .

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

5 years

Fantastic to see #GoogleDoodle celebrating Argentinian surgeon Dr. René Favaloro who introduced coronary artery bypass surgery into clinical practice;

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 years

As part of our commitment to diversity in surgery, we are excited to be hosting the first ever LGBTQ+ event for surgeons at The Royal College of Surgeons of England on Friday 25 March! More info coming soon... #LGBTQ

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

6 years

No matter your gender, if you dream of becoming a surgeon, we'll be there to support you every step of the way #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #ILookLikeASurgeon #WomenInSurgery

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Surgery is set to be transformed for millions of patients by a new wave of technologies according to the full report of the Commission on the #futureofsurgery published today:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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We are committed to empowering girls to achieve their dreams #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #ILookLikeASurgeon

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 years

We must strive for a culture that takes a zero tolerance approach to workplace sexual harassment and assault of any kind. There is support and advice available if you need it. We stand with you. @beckybeckyfish @nizbuzz @OrthopodReg @VictoriaPegna @GeeMcLachlan @rebgross

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2 years

'Sexual assault damages careers and lives, and it shames our profession'. WinS Chair @nizbuzz and RCS President @mortensen_neil respond to recent accounts of sexual assault in surgery. Thank you to all those who have bravely shared their story.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

6 years

Congratulations also to council member Prof Tim Briggs, awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours for services to surgery.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

5 years

Happy #ODPDay to all Operating Department Practitioners! Thank you for the passion and skills you bring to the #SurgicalCareTeam every day @CollegeODP #ODP

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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“Whatever decision is made, we will continue to support our members, for their wellbeing, sustainability of services and ultimately, for the benefit of patients." Read our joint statement on junior doctor #strikeaction :

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Why do talented surgeons leave the profession when becoming parents? As part of our flagship #ParentsInSurgery project, we have produced a report exploring the barriers to balancing parenthood and a surgical career. Join the conversation:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

Today we can announce that the distinguished barrister Baroness Helena Kennedy QC will lead an independent review of #diversity in our professional leadership. This is just the first step we are taking to improve #diversityinsurgery and at home:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Actions speak louder than words. This is our commitment: #BlackLivesMatter #DiversityInSurgery #StrongerTogether

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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We welcomed our new Emerging Leaders to our HQ today for a full programme & to meet those entering their 2nd year 👏 The programme supports women and non-binary people to find their #leadership style & voice: #ILookLikeASurgeon

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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@milye95 This is unacceptable behaviour. If you would like to follow up/know your options and would like to speak to someone in our #womeninsurgery programme please DM us. @DrFBE @scarlettmcnally @svig2 #ILookLikeASurgeon

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

Eid Mubarak to all of our members, fellows, followers and friends who are celebrating ✨ #Eidmubarak

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 years

Today we launch our new #ParentsinSurgery report. Hear from our Vice President Fiona Myint about why this project is vital to cultivating a diverse and effective surgical workforce. Read the full report and join the conversation:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

The presidents of the four surgical Royal Colleges have welcomed the agreement to offer surgeons in training teaching and learning opportunities in the private sector. Read our full statement:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay 📷 from RCS England and the women on our Council. There are so many fantastic opportunities for women to contribute and lead College activities. We hope that you’ll join our work to inspire, empower and enable women via @WomenSurgeonsUK #IWD2024

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Women in Surgery

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Join us in celebrating #InternationalWomensDay today by: 🙋🏽‍♀️ Applying to one of our Forum vacancies - 💻 Joining our webinar, this evening at 6.30pm - ❓ Heading over to RCS England Instagram for our Ask Me Anything #IWD2024

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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We are delighted that @RCSnews Past President, Professor Derek Alderson, has been made a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours. Current President @mortensen_neil extends his congratulations here:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Delighted to hear from @drfarahroslan this evening. Farah is discussing dress codes in theatre, including Hijabs, and why they shouldn’t be a barrier to #CareersInSurgery 🧕🏽 #InternationalWomensDay #BreakTheBias

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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We value colleagues who have moved from other countries to work here. Thank you for all you do in the NHS. We will continue to support you.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Thank you to @captaintommoore , who not only raised money for NHS charities, but also inspired us to help others. Our thoughts go out to your family 🎖️💙

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It is shocking and unacceptable that anyone should have to deal with racist comments in the workplace or suffer any kind of verbal abuse and yet @itvnews has reported that racist abuse against #NHS staff has tripled. Our support goes out to Mr Radhakrishna Shanbhag.

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ITV News

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@emilymorganitv "The patient says, 'Can I have a white doctor do the operation?'" A senior surgeon, who has worked in the NHS for more than 20 years, told @emilymorganitv he 'begins to question his self-worth' after hearing racist comments.

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We held a #robotics meeting today bringing together some great minds to discuss the present and future of robotic assisted surgery in the UK. Exciting plans being developed - stay tuned! #MedEd #futureofsurgery #careersinsurgery

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Happy #Holi ! Today is the start of the Hindu festival of colour that celebrates the arrival of spring and the end of winter. We hope your celebrations are filled with colour, warmth and happiness.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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We have launched an independent Commission on the Future of Surgery to look at innovations like robot-assisted surgery, AI, genetics, 3D printing & more. If you're an expert, researcher, innovator or future gazer, we want to hear from you. #FutureOfSurgery

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

5 years

Congratulations to our 2018/2019 cohort of Lady Estelle Wolfson Emerging Leaders who have successfully completed their tenure. The Fellowship aims to inspire more women to apply for senior and leadership roles in surgery. Good luck to you all in your next venture. @DrFBE

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

5 years

We have today launched a special edition of the Bulletin, written by trainees, for trainees! Big thanks to our trainee editor @_JoshBurke_ & support from @ASiTofficial & @bota_uk Let us know what you think using #WithYouThroughout

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 years

Eid Mubarak to all of our members, fellows, followers and friends who are celebrating ✨ #Eidmubarak #EidAlAdha

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

Today, ⁦ @mortensen_neil ⁩ told UK Parliament’s ⁦ @CommonsHealth ⁩ we need surgical hubs in every part of the country to tackle record waits for operations. Thanks to ⁦ @sasbanerjee ⁩ @svig2 for sharing examples of excellent surgical teamwork

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

Our survey last week found that almost 1 in 3 UK surgeons lacks the PPE to keep them safe | VP Sue Hill says ‘It’s not acceptable, morally or ethically, that people should put their lives at risk to do their job unless they have adequate PPE’ ⁦

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One in three UK surgeons lacks enough protective kit, survey finds

Royal College of Surgeons says lack of PPE when treating Covid-19 patients is a disgrace

www.theguardian.com

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

7 years

RCS President Clare Marx told Sky News this morning that cancer patients are now increasingly having their operations cancelled

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

We are saddened to hear that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away. He was an Honorary Fellow of RCS England and will be remembered for his dedication to public service. We send our condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal family at this time.

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The Royal Family

3 years

It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 months

Happy #MothersDay to all the mums and mother-figures in surgery. We want you to be able to achieve all of your ambitions at work AND put the needs of you and your family first. Read about our #parentsinsurgery work: #ILookLikeaSurgeon #WomeninSurgery

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

Meet our new president Professor @mortensen_neil ! He takes office at a landmark time for the #NHS , the College and society as a whole. He is joined by two newly elected vice presidents @TMitchellFRCS and @teegoodacre , and new Council members:

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

6 years

We welcome news that restrictions on David Sellu's practice have now been lifted

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 months

We are excited to host the Royal College of Surgeons of England's inaugural Iftar event this evening, fostering unity, understanding, and connection during Ramadan. It is lovely to see so many joining us to celebrate diversity and strengthen community bonds. Ramadan Mubarak!🌙✨

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

2 years

The silence is deafening in @OrthopodReg ’s talk at #ASiT2022 . We are proud to speak out against sexual harassment and bullying, to have the uncomfortable conversations, and to give a voice to those who have previously been silenced. Be the change you want to see in surgery!

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

5 years

“There is no fundamental reason why women cannot succeed in surgery and there are many great role models.” @DrFBE discusses discrimination, challenges and opportunities for #WomenInSurgery in response to a new article by @bmj_latest

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Bone surgeons the most sexist in the NHS, new poll suggests

Bone surgeons are the most sexist in the NHS, according to a confidential poll which suggests discrimination against female staff is rife.

www.telegraph.co.uk

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

3 years

RCS England Member, @MaxMarsden83 is the first UK winner of @AmCollSurgeons Residents Trauma Papers Competition. Max tells us about his research, @NaTRIC_Research , and the competition in our new blog: Feeling inspired? Applications are open for 2022!

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

4 years

Happy #FathersDay to our patient-caring, late-night-working, exam-taking, part-time-training, corona-fighting, nappy-changing, coffee-drinking dads. Check out our #parenthood in surgery profiles for some inspirational real-life stories today:

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