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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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
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…
2 November 2023
The Faculty of Surgical Trainers Annual Conference Round-Up
The Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) held its Annual Conference on Friday 13 October at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The th…
12 September 2023
The FST Annual Conference 2023
The Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) Annual Conference is just a few weeks away! FST Surgical Director, Alexander Phillips looks forward …
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