The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Have you heard? Future Surgery is back for 2024. Network with top surgical leaders, meet peers across the surgical team and explore exciting topics such as: • robotics and technology; • sustainable ways of delivering care; • the role of extended reality in surgical training; • global innovations. Curious what's in store? Read the programme: https://ow.ly/hHB250T2VuH Secure your free ticket for 1-2 October at ExCel London, and join us for this highly anticipated event: https://ow.ly/qtQX50T0YlV #FS24

🎉 Exciting Announcement: Stefan Galeski Global Surgery Fellowship! We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Royal College of Surgeons of England for a new fellowship awards scheme in global health! 🌍 ✨ Highlights of the Fellowship: - 🩺 Host a surgical trainee to participate in our ear and hearing care training program for doctors in the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh. - 🚀 An incredible opportunity for surgical trainees with a strong commitment to global health. - The training will be supported by Professor Mahmood Bhutta, Chair in ENT surgery at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Learn more and apply here: [RCS Fellowship Details](https://lnkd.in/eFa-FkJV)

Editor's Pick 📢 In this #Annals Editor's Pick, Mark Williams, Stephen Blake and Hannah Matthews walk us through their approach to mitigating aerosol exposure from power tools during orthopaedic procedures. They discovered that by modifying a kidney dish to cover the incision site during procedures, like sliding hip screw surgery, they reduced aerosol spread while maintaining surgical efficacy. Do you think this approach is a good example of how we can adapt our techniques to enhance safety without compromising on care or running over budget? Read more (and see the modifications) to decide: https://ow.ly/CQ4T50SZa0E

"I liked meeting other surgeons at a similar career stage and the opportunity to discuss topics not often covered and poorly understood as a trainee, such as a consultant contract and how consultant job plans are designed." Are you in a similar situation and have questions about the journey you are about to undertake? Join other new consultants and SAS doctors at our upcoming conference, Starting Surgical Practice in the NHS. Attend from anywhere online 💻 Interested? Register now for 13 September. Members receive a discounted ticket: https://ow.ly/bcUC50SSNc5

Editor's Pick📢 What is the "Philadelphia Technique", and what are its benefits after an intra-abdominal catastrophe? In this issue of the #Annals, we take a detailed look at this procedure and compare it to other methods of closure where failure rates may be higher. Read more: https://ow.ly/v7jc50SWQXX

Now is your time. There is only a month left until applications close for Emerging Leaders. Don't let fear of the unknown or imposter syndrome stop you from reaching your leadership goals. We are here to help and support you. This two-year bespoke programme supports women and non-binary people to develop their leadership style and find their voice. It is valued at £4.5k and is free for members. Some of the benefits of this programme include: ⭐ an understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in leadership; ⭐ the opportunity to meet and engage with senior leaders at RCS England and in the surgical profession; ⭐ access to high-profile meetings at RCS England, such as Council and Standing Committee meetings. Be the leader you know you can be. Find out more and apply by 9 September: https://ow.ly/nvJQ50SSNPa

Did you know that tooth enamel consists of extremely organised, tightly packed hydroxyapatite crystals structured in bundles called prisms and that this formation is a delicate balance of thousands of genes? This article from the #FDJ discusses the abnormalities caused by gene mutation which might result in enamel that is too thin, too soft or missing altogether: 🧬 Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI): This hereditary condition exclusively affects enamel, resulting in a range of issues from mild pitting to severe loss. 🌐 Systemic syndromes: Over 91 genetic conditions link to enamel defects, including conditions affecting skin, hair and nails. 🔍 Diagnosis & management: Early diagnosis, rigorous caries prevention and multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing these conditions. 🔧 Treatment phases: From temporary solutions in childhood to permanent restorations in adulthood, managing AI requires a strategic approach. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/B80j50SBo7I

We are your community and we are here for you #British #Value Recent events have brought us to tears: young lives are meant to be lived, not ended, and with so many more people injured in one tragic event, we just cannot imagine being in that moment. A moment that catapulted a day of joy to one that we will not forget. And then four horrendous days that have shaken our core beliefs. That have made us question whether we, first and second generation immigrants, are truly British. Whether we are valued and respected. Seeing our NHS workers attacked on their way to care. Our police force being attacked and needing to defend hotels hosting those who are vulnerable and need our support. The violence and looting that is not forgivable, and causes fear and anxiety. Firefighters and NHS staff treating those that need help. And personally seeing senior leaders brought to tears. But what brings us hope is the sense of community. Seeing the diversity in those who are cleaning the streets the following day. Those who are coming together to reclaim their communities. Those who are protecting mosques and hotels, shops and houses. And those who are going in to do extra shifts to make sure that care can be delivered in the #NHS. As Amanda Pritchard said 'We shouldn’t let dedication to duty disguise the fact that for many NHS workers, seeing this flare-up of racism will leave them feeling afraid and unwelcome. To those colleagues, my message is simple: you are welcome, you are a valued member of our community, and that community should look after you.' To all of you. We are here for you. It is normal to feel triggered by these events, for all of us, regardless of where we were born, the colour of our skin or how we pray. And we are all strong as we stand together as a community. Thank you for those that checked in today. Let's build that circle of community and ensure we are inclusive, that we support and that we talk and role model behaviours that allow us #FreeToBeMe and to be #British If this post resonates, then repost it, add comments to this and your repost but let's build that cohesive community and show others that we are there for each other. Use the #FreeToBeMe and #British to amplify what we all believe are true British values. Farah Bhatti The Royal College of Surgeons of England NHS England Prof. Bola Owolabi, MRCGP MFPH(Hon), FRSPH APNA NHS Vijaya Nath

Achieving peak performance necessitates the courage to look within oneself. Lilli Cooper’s honest and intriguing look at overcoming the tremor - privileged to play a small part here. https://lnkd.in/e7MGpSnQ The Royal College of Surgeons of England