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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SAS/LED Surgeons/Dentists’ Conference 2025

Following the resounding success of SAS LED conference 2024, RCSEd presents another highly informative and productive meeting this year. Celebrating the SAS Week 2025, RCSEd organises this event that epitomises everything the college stands for and aims to cover topics for development of this vital workforce, complete with exciting speakers, thought- provoking & interactive workshops. Join us at RCSEd’s new Birmingham Regional Centre on 24 October 2025, a must for every SAS/LED colleague!

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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