Welcome to your newly elected Council members. Congratulations to
@deboraheastwood
,
@MrTimLane
, Clara Vella,
@FranciscaFFerr
and Professor Lynda Wyld, who will begin their terms this July - and Professor Frank Smith, Rachel Hargest and
@IanLoftus2
, who have been re-elected.🧵
With great sadness, we share the news that former RCS England President, Dame Clare Marx CBE, DL, MBBS, PRCS, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Dame Clare:
Literally 100s of women have shared their experiences
There are no doubt 100/ 1000s more who have not
If you wonder why women don't come forward about these issues- read this letter
@thetimes
#metoosurgery
This
#MothersDay
, we want to give a special shout-out to mums on the frontline of fighting
#COVID19
. Whether you are treating patients or caring for the vulnerable, thank you for everything you’re doing to keep us safe!
Statement in response to
@thetimes
article ‘Sexual assault, crude banter — what it’s like to be a female surgeon’ ()
A THREAD 👇
@mortensen_neil
RCS England President said:
“The testimonies from Roshana Mehdian-Staffell and others are unacceptable…
We’re pleased to announce that
@TMitchellFRCS
has been elected as our next President. An ENT surgeon in Southampton, he will take office in July 2023 and lead during an exciting time of change; embracing
#diversityinsurgery
work, improving practice and leading our profession.
Congratulations to Professor Sir Neil Mortensen
@mortensen_neil
, RCS England Past President, who has been recognised in the King's New Year Honours for services to surgery and in recognition of his contribution during the pandemic.
Warmest congratulations to Professor Dame Averil Mansfield who has received a damehood in the King's Birthday Honours. Our
@womeninsurgery
chair
@nizbuzz
reflects on Dame Averil's recognition here:
Pleased to announce that our new Vice President as voted for by our Council is Fiona Myint. Equally delighted to welcome Nuha Yassin
@NuhaZsurgeon
and Christopher Lavy
@chris_lavy
as newly elected Council members. Full results here:
Today Martyn Coomer hangs up his hat as our Head of Research, after more than 30 years of working at the College. He has helped more than 850 surgeons to thrive through our Research Fellowship Scheme and supported many with his mentorship.
🎉 Happy retirement Martyn! 🎉
NHS waiting times statistics published today show the NHS hasn't met the legal 18-week target for hospital treatment for 5 years.
@RCSnews
is calling for investment on a scale last seen in the 2000s, to get back on track meeting NHS waiting time standards:
‘You can’t be a surgeon and get pregnant’. ‘You can’t be a surgeon and have a family’. ‘You can’t be a surgeon and have a work-life balance’. YES YOU CAN says
@DrFBE
at
#ASiT2021
. It’s time to bust the myths around
#WomenInSurgery
@ASiTofficial
We’re delighted to announce that
@mortensen_neil
has been elected our next President, taking up post in July 2020. A colorectal surgeon from Oxford, he takes up the reins as we launch a new 5-year plan and move into our new London HQ.
#reshuffle
We’re thrilled to have
@LiangRhea
with us today being given an honorary fellowship on
#IWD2023
“Surgery is the work of a team… and we need to embrace diversity within a team” Says Rhea, who says a careers advisor once told her she was too ‘empathetic’ to be a doctor.
In 1954, Pamela Ball became the first woman from Jamaica to gain an FRCS. For
#BlackHistoryMonth
, our Plarr’s Lives of the Fellows remembers this remarkable surgeon, mathematician and viola player:
We have issued a joint statement from all four of the Royal Colleges and other leading bodies with guidance on procedures during the
#COVID19
outbreak. These guidelines are designed to protect our members, fellows, and patients:
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. She was an Honorary Fellow of RCS England and will be fondly remembered for her life of dedication to public service. We send our condolences to the Royal Family at this time.
The truth is, many
#NHS
staff are burnt out from working without a break this winter. If we don’t look after the welfare of our staff, there is a danger many will drop out of the NHS, warns our president Professor
@mortensen_neil
in a new blog:
Exciting news! Our Council has voted in favour of all of the Kennedy Report's governance recommendations.
All eligible fellows and members can now elect the President and Vice-President.
Learn about our commitment to a more representative leadership at:
‘I apologise on behalf of the profession, to everyone here, and out there, who has been affected by harassment in the workplace’. President
@mortensen_neil
says the College will not tolerate
#bullying
or
#harrassment
in surgery in his welcoming speech at
#30YearsOfWinS
Can we follow
@RACSurgeons
's example and drop Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms and use Dr? asks Professor
@scarlettmcnally
. In a new blog, she questions the uses of gendered titles and terms like ‘junior doctor’. Read now:
A single operation can produce up to 250kg of CO2e. That’s why we’re taking action. This
#EarthDay
we have released our Sustainability in Surgery Strategy, outlining our plan to help
#RestoreOurEarth
. Because it’s not just our patients who need saving 🌍♻️
‘You are going to work with people who do not like you, it’s not your job to get them to like you, but you can get them to respect you for doing your job well,’
@Liz_ORiordan
sharing some incredible tips and resources for overcoming life and workplace challenges.
#30YearsofWinS
Lest we forget the horror and pain endured by men, women and children across the world who have experienced war.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceSunday
We stand in solidarity with our BAME members, supporters and friends – and specifically we welcome the
@EHRC
inquiry into the impact of coronavirus on ethnic minorities & anything that will help develop recommendations for action.
#BlackLivesMatter
[1/2]
A special ceremony this afternoon as we award
@mobelal3
for his dedication to returning to surgery after a spinal cord injury. Communication, compassion, patience and fostering hope are his top tips for diplomates. Congratulations all. 👏
Happy
#MothersDay
to the women who show us you CAN be a surgeon and have a family. To those who lead from the front and lift up those behind them. Thank you to the Mums, mentors and mother-figures who have offered support and guidance to our members on their pathway to surgery.
We’d like to express a warm welcome to Professor Peter Hutchinson as he takes up his new role as Director of Clinical Research. He is joining at an exciting time for clinical research as demonstrated by the Commission on the Future of Surgery
The neglect of professional titles when introducing
#WomeninSurgery
can undermine their authority. In our November Bulletin, Professor Claire Hopkins says that a consistent use of titles is crucial to foster equality. Read more here:
@RoshanaMN
@AoMRC
@TheBMA
@BMA_JuniorDocs
@RCPhysicians
We continue to support our members in their decision to strike, for their overall wellbeing, the sustainability of services, including training, and ultimately, for the benefit of patients.
Read our previous statements:
👉
👉
The independent review into the diversity of our leadership by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC has opened our eyes to the scale of the challenge and allows us to tackle these issues head on.
Today
@RCSnews
publishes the findings of the independent review into the diversity of our leadership by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC. I am proud to confirm that we will commit to the vision developed, and put diversity at the heart of our strategy.
Today
@GoogleDoodles
are celebrating Britain's first female surgeon, Dr. Louisa Aldrich-Blake who developed innovative surgical techniques, saved the lives of many soldiers during World War I and strived to help more women enter medicine;
@WomenSurgeonsUK
Today is
#WorldAnaesthesiaDay
and we want to recognise our wonderful anaesthetist friends, colleagues and faculty. Thank you for keeping patients safe, and helping us to teach the next generation of surgeons.
@RCoANews
Transgender and gender-diverse patients often face substantial healthcare disparities and barriers to care. Join our
#RCSWebinar
to hear
@DrAllyCat
and
@KateNambiar
discuss how surgeons and healthcare professionals can offer them a better care . Book now:
If you're inspired by this video of Averil Mansfield, why not come and meet her? She'll be sharing her secrets to success at our Women in Surgery conference on Friday 19 October
Welcome to your newly elected Council members 🌟 Laura Hamilton, Nicola Fearnhead and Omer Karim will all begin their first term in the summer. We also welcome back Farah Bhatti and Peter Friend for their second terms on College Council. Congratulations!
Welcome to your newly elected Council members. 🎉
Congratulations to
@yourkidssurgeon
, Andrew Carr,
@GinnyAB
,
@rammoorthyENT
, Bryony Lovett and Peter Sagar who will begin their terms in July. Learn more about them and their priorities as Council members:
Its
#NationalDoctorsDay
and we are celebrating our doctors, surgeons, trainees and surgical care teams. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and passion, you are a true inspiration to aspiring doctors.
📸We are thrilled to unveil the Faces of Surgery, an artwork created by
@PeoplesPicture
which celebrates our College's past, present and future.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed.
To explore this artwork virtually, please visit:
NEW: Today's statement on the latest
@PHE_uk
#PPE
guidance.
We are calling on government to ensure that the depleted PPE supplies that remain, are used to maintain the most urgent and emergency services, Read in full:
@mortensen_neil
We were saddened to learn that Professor Sir Peter Morris AC FRS FRCS has passed away. He was President of
@RCSnews
from 2001–2004 and a pioneering organ transplant surgeon who saved countless lives. Read President
@mortensen_neil
's tribute:
How can surgeons help transgender patients and colleagues feel welcome?
We welcome this
#Bulletin
article by
@AlexAshman
, R Folkers &
@PhillipaBurns2
in which they offer useful information and advice to help surgeons be transgender inclusive:
#RamadanMubarak
! Sending solidarity, compassion and best wishes to everyone beginning
#Ramadan
today. Fasting at work can be difficult, particularly on long and stressful shifts, so remember to take care and regularly check in with yourself.
How to stop your glasses from fogging up while wearing a face mask?
@SpOrthopod
and
@NasMAbdul
teach a simple
#lifehack
for healthcare workers. For more helpful
#COVID19
resources visit:
It’s our second day of diplomates ceremonies today. What a wonderful day to be celebrating.
Congratulations to
@SWexner
who has received an honorary fellowship. ‘We’re entrusted to solve problems… and what we practice is not just a science but an art’ Steven says.
Eid Mubarak to our Muslim colleagues and friends. Today marks the end of the month long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Wishing you all a blessed and joyous
#EidAlFitr
.
As part of our commitment to diversity in surgery, we are excited to be hosting the first ever LGBTQ+ event for surgeons at The Royal College of Surgeons of England on Friday 25 March! More info coming soon...
#LGBTQ
Surgery is set to be transformed for millions of patients by a new wave of technologies according to the full report of the Commission on the
#futureofsurgery
published today:
'Sexual assault damages careers and lives, and it shames our profession'. WinS Chair
@nizbuzz
and RCS President
@mortensen_neil
respond to recent accounts of sexual assault in surgery. Thank you to all those who have bravely shared their story.
“Whatever decision is made, we will continue to support our members, for their wellbeing, sustainability of services and ultimately, for the benefit of patients."
Read our joint statement on junior doctor
#strikeaction
:
Why do talented surgeons leave the profession when becoming parents? As part of our flagship
#ParentsInSurgery
project, we have produced a report exploring the barriers to balancing parenthood and a surgical career. Join the conversation:
Today we can announce that the distinguished barrister Baroness Helena Kennedy QC will lead an independent review of
#diversity
in our professional leadership. This is just the first step we are taking to improve
#diversityinsurgery
and at home:
We welcomed our new Emerging Leaders to our HQ today for a full programme & to meet those entering their 2nd year 👏
The programme supports women and non-binary people to find their
#leadership
style & voice:
#ILookLikeASurgeon
Today we launch our new
#ParentsinSurgery
report. Hear from our Vice President Fiona Myint about why this project is vital to cultivating a diverse and effective surgical workforce. Read the full report and join the conversation:
The presidents of the four surgical Royal Colleges have welcomed the agreement to offer surgeons in training teaching and learning opportunities in the private sector. Read our full statement:
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
📷 from RCS England and the women on our Council.
There are so many fantastic opportunities for women to contribute and lead College activities. We hope that you’ll join our work to inspire, empower and enable women via
@WomenSurgeonsUK
#IWD2024
Join us in celebrating
#InternationalWomensDay
today by:
🙋🏽♀️ Applying to one of our Forum vacancies -
💻 Joining our webinar, this evening at 6.30pm -
❓ Heading over to RCS England Instagram for our Ask Me Anything
#IWD2024
We are delighted that
@RCSnews
Past President, Professor Derek Alderson, has been made a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours. Current President
@mortensen_neil
extends his congratulations here:
Thank you to
@captaintommoore
, who not only raised money for NHS charities, but also inspired us to help others. Our thoughts go out to your family 🎖️💙
It is shocking and unacceptable that anyone should have to deal with racist comments in the workplace or suffer any kind of verbal abuse and yet
@itvnews
has reported that racist abuse against
#NHS
staff has tripled. Our support goes out to Mr Radhakrishna Shanbhag.
@emilymorganitv
"The patient says, 'Can I have a white doctor do the operation?'"
A senior surgeon, who has worked in the NHS for more than 20 years, told
@emilymorganitv
he 'begins to question his self-worth' after hearing racist comments.
We held a
#robotics
meeting today bringing together some great minds to discuss the present and future of robotic assisted surgery in the UK. Exciting plans being developed - stay tuned!
#MedEd
#futureofsurgery
#careersinsurgery
Happy
#Holi
! Today is the start of the Hindu festival of colour that celebrates the arrival of spring and the end of winter. We hope your celebrations are filled with colour, warmth and happiness.
We have launched an independent Commission on the Future of Surgery to look at innovations like robot-assisted surgery, AI, genetics, 3D printing & more. If you're an expert, researcher, innovator or future gazer, we want to hear from you.
#FutureOfSurgery
Congratulations to our 2018/2019 cohort of Lady Estelle Wolfson Emerging Leaders who have successfully completed their tenure. The Fellowship aims to inspire more women to apply for senior and leadership roles in surgery. Good luck to you all in your next venture.
@DrFBE
Today,
@mortensen_neil
told UK Parliament’s
@CommonsHealth
we need surgical hubs in every part of the country to tackle record waits for operations. Thanks to
@sasbanerjee
@svig2
for sharing examples of excellent surgical teamwork
Our survey last week found that almost 1 in 3 UK surgeons lacks the PPE to keep them safe | VP Sue Hill says ‘It’s not acceptable, morally or ethically, that people should put their lives at risk to do their job unless they have adequate PPE’
We are saddened to hear that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away. He was an Honorary Fellow of RCS England and will be remembered for his dedication to public service. We send our condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal family at this time.
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
Meet our new president Professor
@mortensen_neil
! He takes office at a landmark time for the
#NHS
, the College and society as a whole. He is joined by two newly elected vice presidents
@TMitchellFRCS
and
@teegoodacre
, and new Council members:
We are excited to host the Royal College of Surgeons of England's inaugural Iftar event this evening, fostering unity, understanding, and connection during Ramadan. It is lovely to see so many joining us to celebrate diversity and strengthen community bonds. Ramadan Mubarak!🌙✨
The silence is deafening in
@OrthopodReg
’s talk at
#ASiT2022
.
We are proud to speak out against sexual harassment and bullying, to have the uncomfortable conversations, and to give a voice to those who have previously been silenced. Be the change you want to see in surgery!
“There is no fundamental reason why women cannot succeed in surgery and there are many great role models.”
@DrFBE
discusses discrimination, challenges and opportunities for
#WomenInSurgery
in response to a new article by
@bmj_latest
RCS England Member,
@MaxMarsden83
is the first UK winner of
@AmCollSurgeons
Residents Trauma Papers Competition. Max tells us about his research,
@NaTRIC_Research
, and the competition in our new blog:
Feeling inspired? Applications are open for 2022!
Happy
#FathersDay
to our patient-caring, late-night-working, exam-taking, part-time-training, corona-fighting, nappy-changing, coffee-drinking dads. Check out our
#parenthood
in surgery profiles for some inspirational real-life stories today: