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Foundation Training Surgical Society Scotland Joining FTSS Scotland also makes you eligible for affiliate status in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

The Foundation Trainee Surgical Society (FTSS) Scotland has been set up to provide a platform to support junior doctors considering training in and a career in surgery. The initiative was conceived by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, creating a national network of FTSS societies dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and advancement in surgical practice. We are delighted to welcome you to the FTSS Scotland & RCSEd family!

01/12/2025

MRCS Part A Teaching Series: Maxillofacial Surgery 🦷

Date: 10th Dec
Time: 7-8pm
Sign up link in bio

Join us for a session covering high-yield maxillofacial surgery topics for the MRCS Part A.

We’re delighted to have Miss Susan Murray (CT2), currently based in the West of Scotland, to guide you through key concepts and answer any questions about this unique specialty! 📚

🔗 Sign up: https://careerbook.co.uk/events/mrcs-part-a-teaching-series-maxillofacial-surgery-7197

16/11/2025

Thinking about applying to the UK Foundation Programme as an IMG?
We’re hosting a dedicated session with our IMG lead !
Ask questions, get clarity, and hear real experiences.

🔗 Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKu0Ji0y0KwuWFXEkwALgyRR0gz9ZQBp1XtzJoeKK2k3D0iQ/viewform

14/11/2025

Bridging Specialties: Surgical Training in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Join us on 2 Dec, 18:00–19:30 for a multi-specialty panel featuring ST registrars from General Surgery, T&O, Vascular, ENT, and more!
Short specialty overviews + open Q&A.

Speakers:
Martin Verheij (Gen Surg ST5)
Hannah Martin (T&O ST5)
Riem Alkaissy (Gen Surg/Vascular ST5)
Jimmy Ng (ENT ST7)
Vascular ST7 & Neuro ST5 TBC

💻 Zoom / Teams
🔗 Sign up: https://forms.gle/f4XDbksw4mpJVvzx8

Not one to miss!

01/11/2025

🎓 MRCS Part A Teaching Series: Upper GI Anatomy
Join us for our second MRCS teaching session with Alex Laurie (ST3, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde) as she covers key Upper GI Anatomy concepts to help you ace the exam!

🗓️ Thursday, 13th November
🕖 7–8PM on Zoom
🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/XQZp4dwn1d8kiN8X7

26/10/2025

👨‍⚕️ Thinking about sitting the MRCS Part A? Don’t miss this!
Join Mr Ewan Yung & Mr Yan Chang Saw (FY2s in T&O, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary) as they share how to master the exam and study smart.
🗓️ Nov 7 7–8PM
📍Online
🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/KUiqvesow4wdRHKM9

21/10/2025

🎓 Our first MRCS Teaching Series session is here!

📅 Tuesday 28th October, 7–8 PM
📍 Online
🦴 Topic: MRCS Part A – Orthopaedic Lower Limb Anatomy
👨‍⚕️ Speaker: Mr Mina Farag (MBChB, MRCGP)

Mr Farag is currently a Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Wishaw General Hospital. He completed Core Surgical Training in the East of Scotland including rotations in Plastics, General Surgery and Trauma and Orthopaedics. He previously obtained CCT in General Practice before making a career shift to T&O. He is also an Honorary Teaching Fellow at the University of Dundee and is passionate about teaching.

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Cb4pAa8RhM8zMDkYA
Don’t miss out on this excellent start to our MRCS series! 🚀

11/10/2025

🎯 Thinking about applying for Core Surgical Training?
Join us for our first FTSS event of the year where our speakers Emily To and Johannes See will go through the portfolio process! They are both current CT1s working in oral & maxillofacial surgery (North West) and general surgery (West Midlands) respectively. A great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about applying!

📅 21st October 7-8pm
📍 Zoom, sign up link in bio

Don’t miss this chance to get ahead on your CST prep early! 🚀

07/10/2025

🎉 That’s a wrap on our intros! 🎉
We’re so excited for a year full of events, teaching & mentorship and we’d love for you to be part of it.

👉 Make sure you’re signed up and following so you don’t miss what’s coming next! 🚀

06/10/2025

🌟 Time to meet more of our FTSS Scotland 2025 Committee! 🌟

👉 Make sure you’re signed up and following us so you don’t miss what’s ahead! 🚀

02/10/2025

🎉 That’s a wrap on our FTSS 2025 Committee intros! 🎉
We’re so excited for a year full of events, teaching & mentorship and we’d love for you to be part of it.

👉 Make sure you’re signed up and following so you don’t miss what’s coming next! 🚀

30/09/2025

🌟 Meet more of your 2025 FTSS Committee! 🌟
We’ve already introduced our Mentorship and Surgical Skills Leads now it’s time to spotlight some of our regional leads, conference convenor and MRCS lead 🙌

They’ll be working hard this year to bring you exciting events, teaching sessions, and opportunities to get involved with surgery.

👉 Want to be part of it all? Make sure you’re signed up and following us so you don’t miss a thing!

Keep an eye out as we continue introducing the rest of the team 👀✨

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