Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

25/06/2026

Develop your understanding of current thinking on learning in the workplace through our short course on Thursday 20 August.

This will include exploring the relationship between day-to-day practice and education.

Book your place at: rcp.sg/cle

24/06/2026

Achieve internationally recognised qualifications through our comprehensive surgical examinations.

MRCS Part A is a written examination that tests the applied knowledge of basic sciences and of principles of surgery in general. Apply for the exam (9 September) by Wednesday 1 July at: rcp.sg/mrcsa

MRCS Part B OSCE is a practical examination that assesses the essential surgical skills, clinical competence and professional behaviours expected of a surgeon in training. Eligible candidates can apply for this exam (6-7 October) in Glasgow, Scotland by Thursday 24 July at: rcp.sg/mrcsb

FRCS Ophthalmology Part 3 in Delhi, India (21-24 September) is a structured oral and clinical exam that assesses decision-making, communication and professional skills required for independent ophthalmic practice. Eligible candidates can apply for this by Monday 6 July at: https://ow.ly/8GFq50Z7W0M

23/06/2026

Applications are open for eligible candidates sitting MFDS Part 2 under the current syllabus.

This exam is available in Glasgow, Scotland and Manchester, England on 5-6 November.

Applications close on Monday 31 August.

Apply at: rcp.sg/mfds2

22/06/2026

22/06/2026

It’s roughly one month until the International Sports Surgery and Medicine Conference takes place.

Day three of the event is about sports medicine and athlete wellbeing.

There will be incredible talks as part of this including:

Dr Jonny Gordon: ‘Pitch-Side Emergency Care: Scotland's Contribution to World Football’
Dr Carrie McCrea: ‘Monitoring and Supporting the Injured Athlete’s Mental Health’
Dr Willie Stewart: ‘Understanding Repetitive Head Trauma in Sport’
Jodie Sinclair: ‘The realities of innovation’

Find out more about the full conference for each day and book your place at: rcp.sg/ssmc

19/06/2026

Join us for a dynamic series of free short, lunchtime webinars designed exclusively for travel health professionals or those with a keen interest in travel medicine.

The first webinar takes place on Wednesday 24 June and will cover leishmaniasis and travellers.

Book your place at: rcp.sg/tmwebinars

This webinar series is kindly supported by Takeda, Valneva and Bavarian Nordic.

19/06/2026

Eligible candidates now have a bit longer to apply for MRCS Part B OSCE in Trivandrum, India.

The closing date has been extended to Monday 29 June.

Apply at: rcp.sg/mrcsbtri

18/06/2026

Our President’s Conference later this year will explore ‘Shaping the Future: NHS Leadership for an AI-Enabled Workforce.’

As we countdown to this on Friday 13 November, here’s some highlights from last year’s conference.

Find out more about the 2026 event and book your place at: rcp.sg/prescon

18/06/2026

Students who’ve completed certain Travel Medicine Diplomas with our College could progress to an MSc Advanced Practice pathway.

MSc Advanced Practice (Travel Medicine) is available having completed RCPSG Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine. This will build on your and skills developed during the Diploma and supports you to further advance their expertise in your specialist field of Travel Medicine.

MSc Advanced Practice (Expedition and Wilderness Medicine) is the next step if you’ve successfully completed RCPSG Postgraduate Diploma in Expedition and Wilderness Medicine. Combined with the Diploma, this integrates practical learning with research capability and academic depth.

Find out more about both of these at: rcp.sg/masters