UK training & career development opportunities in surgery for international medical graduates (IMGs)

The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) is a global leader in the field of surgical education, training, assessment, research and standards.
We support and work with our members, stakeholders and international partners to advance the training and professional development of surgeons and surgical trainees all over the world.
Our programmes support the aspirations of international medical graduates (IMGs) who wish to pursue higher specialty surgical training in the UK.



Calling all NHS Trusts: partner with RCS England
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RCS England programmes have successfully matched and placed over 420 overseas surgeons in more than 135 NHS Trusts and Health Boards around the country.
Our Specialty Clinical Leads
RCS programmes are supported and shaped by a national team of Specialty Clinical Leads.








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About Advancing surgical care. Worldwide.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) is the professional membership organisation and standard-setting body for the education, training, assessment and professional development of surgeons in the United Kingdom and around the world. We exist to advance surgical and patient care.
We are a registered charity and our work supports 30,000 members in the UK and internationally by improving their skills and knowledge, facilitating research and developing policy, standards and guidance.
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