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College pays tribute to former President and leading surgeon
Colin MacKay CBE FRCS(Glas), a Past President of the College and a retired consultant surgeon, has died aged 87.
Honorary Fellowship for inspirational Ugandan surgeon
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow awarded an Honorary Fellowship to Dr Jane Fualal Odubu, President of the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA), for her remarkable contribution to the advancement of surgical practice.
Royal Colleges of Physicians update later careers guidance
The new guidance is informed by the latest data on doctors aged 50 or over gathered in the 2022 intercollegiate census of consultant physicians.
Royal College honours top surgical trainee
A general surgery trainee at Paisley’s Royal Alexandra Hospital has been awarded the Teasdale Medal from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
College welcomes diplomates at ceremony in Malaysia
Our President joined representatives from the Malaysian Urological Association and Ministry of Health in congratulating new Fellows and Members
Sir Harry Burns awarded Honorary Fellowship
Scotland’s former Chief Medical Officer and leading light in global public health, Professor Sir Harry Burns, has been made an Honorary Fellow of the College.
Top honour for College President Mike McKirdy
College President, Mike McKirdy, was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) last week.
Green Surgery report sets the groundwork for reducing the carbon footprint of surgical care
Green Surgery report sets the groundwork for reducing the carbon footprint of surgical care.
Obesity Action Scotland launches new campaign to tackle childhood obesity
Obesity Action Scotland (OAS), housed in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has announced campaign pledge, ‘Child healthy weight matters to me’ which focuses on the need to address growing levels of overweight and obesity in children in Scotland.