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Welcome to the Faculty of Surgical Trainers!

The Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) is a Faculty that sits within The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, created to promote and enhance the role of the surgical trainer. We are the first of our kind in the UK and are here to support and develop surgeons in their role as surgical trainers. We want to increase the profile and recognition of surgical education and training and disseminate the message that excellent surgical training means excellent and safe patient care.

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VACANCY FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY OF SURGICAL TRAINERS

FST Executive Committee Members 2025

The Faculty invites applications for Executive Committee Members to join its committee.

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 FST VISION

Excellence in surgical training is an achievable aspiration for all and membership of The Faculty of Surgical Trainers is universally recognised as a professional badge of honour.


FST MISSION

• To support and nurture a diverse and inclusive community of surgical trainers.

• To define, promote and uphold the highest standards of surgical training

• To ensure the recognition of excellence in surgical training

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Latest FST News

31 October 2025

Vacancy for Executive Committee Members

Applications Now Open The Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was created to promote and enhanc…

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5 September 2025

Faculty of Surgical Trainers Appoints Mr James Tomlinson as Chair

The Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr James Tomlinson as Chair of the Faculty, effective …

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21 March 2025

Vacancy for the Role of Chair of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers

Applications Have Now Closed The Faculty of Surgical Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was created to promote and enhan…

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System Disruptions: 19th August 2017

Due to essential systems maintenance and upgrades there will be interruptions to some on-line services on Saturday 19th of August.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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