President @RCSEd, Professor of Surgical Sciences, University of Edinburgh and Consultant HPB Surgeon, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Joined November 2015
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Professor Rowan Parks retweeted
📢 The application deadline for the position of Chair and Co-Chair of the Younger Fellows' Group is next Friday 9 January 2026. This group was set up in 2015 by Dr Clare McNaught to build a network of younger consultants and senior trainees. Apply here: bit.ly/3YUa80Y
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The RCSEd Younger Fellows' Committee is seeking five new members. The successful candidates will help to organise regional meetings, a residential forum and contribute to initiatives developed within the YF committee. Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/3Uc1MzD
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Vascular surgeons and Vascular radiologists in training, join us for the first in a series of @RCSEd webinars on Endovascular practice. TODAY 7th July, 1900h. @RouleauxClub @BSETnews @VSGBI @BSIR_News services.rcsed.ac.uk/profess…

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After a great day of initiative talks, the Scottish celebrations have commenced at the Ceilidh! #Triennial25 #ICOSET25
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The 2025 Triennial & ICOSET Conference is here! RCSEd President Rowan Parks and Director of the FST Alex Phillips kicked off the conference ahead of this morning's opening debate on Surgical Education in the digital age: Creating better operators. #Triennial25 #ICOSET25
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An absolute honour to be included in this portrait “Eleven #Surgeons” among all the winners of the Hunter Doig Medal and the inspirational ladies themselves. Fabulous and joyful work by Kirstin MacKinnon. Thank you @RCSEd for increasing the number of women on your walls!!!
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The Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) is excited to open applications for the position of Chair. The Chair role is open to current Members and Fellows of the Faculty in good standing who, if based in the UK, are a GMC-recognised trainer. Find out more: bit.ly/4jx8gVa
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The JCST is recruiting a new Research Lead! Further details, including how to apply are available here: bit.ly/43Zq99G @RCSEd @RCSnews @rcpsglasgow @RCSI_Irl

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Members and Fellows of the College will have received an email with voting instructions for the Trainees' Committee Elections ballot for 2025. Vote by the end of March for your vote to countâť—
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RCSEd is pleased to share the release of a short documentary created by Foundry Films. The film tells the story of artist, Kenny Hunter's inspiration behind the bronze sculptures depicting NHS staff who served tirelessly during the pandemic. Watch here: bit.ly/3DrVjf6
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Been a very busy day here at the ICC Belfast @ASiTofficial #asit2025 lovely to speak to the President of the @RCSEd Professor Rowan Parks and current students on our ChM General Surgery Programme. come over and say "Hi" tomorrow at stand no 3
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It's fantastic to see such a great turn out for this evenings RCSEd Northern Ireland Presidents Forum in Belfast. We have an exciting evening of talks and networking ahead! #rcsed
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We wrap up our forum this evening with a conversation featuring our special guest, celebrity chef Paul Rankin. A huge thank you to Paul for catering and for joining us at the RCSEd President’s Forum in Northern Ireland. A fantastic conculsion to an inspiring event!
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A fascinating evening of talks at the RCSEd President’s Forum in Belfast! Thought-provoking topics ranging from SAS developments in Northern Ireland, preparing foundation doctors for higher surgical training and adapting to a multi-generational workforce #rcsed
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Congratulations Owen. Well deserved.
Congratulations to Professor Owen Ung, RACS' next president. He has been vice president for the past 2 years and was key in the election of a governance overhaul of RACS. He will take over from president Associate Professor Kerin Fielding in May: tinyurl.com/2znxrcds
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âť—Today is your last day to purchase early bird tickets for the 2025 Triennial & ICOSET Conference! The conference will bring together professionals from across disciplines, from medical students to Consultants. Book here: bit.ly/4hzSOXt #Triennial25 #ICOSET25
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âť—Announcement: The closing date for abstract submissions for the Triennial and ICOSET Conference 25 has now been extended to Friday 31 January. Early bird tickets have also been extended to 31 January. Secure your space today: bit.ly/3AHyX8d #Triennial25 #ICOSET25
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Bookings are now OPEN for the Triennial and ICOSET Conference 2025 – A World of Innovation! Join us to explore cutting-edge advancements and network with industry leaders. Secure your spot today! We are also accepting abstract submissions on a wide range of themes. [1/2]
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In the latest vignette from the RCSEd NOTSS Committee, learn about 'Team Communication: The Key to Clarity and Precision', and how this plays a role in patient safety. Find out more: bit.ly/4evPAC5 #WorldPatientSafetyDay #MissionInfectionPrevention #PatientSafety @WHO
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Anna Paisley provides a brief background to the @WHO's WPSD, discusses the theme for this year of Diagnostic Safety, highlights what the RCSEd is doing to mark this important day & runs through current patient safety initiatives. Read more: bit.ly/3B2OsXT #PatientSafety
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