College announces first Women in Leadership event

The College has collaborated with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh to bring you the inaugural Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) Women in Leadership Conference.

Taking place on 27–28 April 2023, the event will bring together expert speakers from across healthcare, financial services and government to discuss how we can enhance opportunities for women in leadership.

It will tackle key issues such as the gender pay gap and how to widen participation to drive continued growth and diversity for those looking to break into leadership and management roles.

The event will appeal to women in leadership positions, those aspiring to develop leadership skills

COURT OF REGENTS

Lord McConnell joins the Court

The College is delighted to welcome The Rt Hon. the Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale, former First Minister of Scotland and Chancellor of the University of Stirling, as the latest Member to join our Court of Regents.

Lord McConnell was formally installed into the Court of Regents at the first RCSEd diploma ceremony of 2023 on 3 February.

He said: “Thank you to the RCSEd for this honour … I am looking forward to joining the RCSEd Court of Regents and supporting one of our top professional organisations in their important work across the world.”Scan the QR code (right) to read the full story.

or roles, NHS employers and educators, and allies to women in the workplace.

Key speakers confirmed for the conference include Dame Sally Davies, former CMO and Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government; Dame Anne Richards, Chief Investment Officer for Fidelity International; and Nadine Heggie, Vice-President, Media Sales & Brand Partnerships, National Geographic, at The Walt Disney Company. Opportunities for both in-person and virtual participation are available.

There will also be a an opportunity to network over drinks and canapés on 27 April.

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Follow the QR code (left) for further details or visit events.rcpe. ac.uk/rcpe-rcsedassociation-aomrcwomen-leadership

ANNIVERSARY WMSS hits 70

The West Midlands Surgical Society (WMSS) celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022. WMSS Core Committee member Omar Mostafa and Honorary Secretary Sriram Rajagopalan have written an article highlighting its achievements.

Scan the QR code (right) to read the piece.

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Council seeks nominations

Nominations for three upcoming vacancies on the RCSEd Council will close on 19 May. Details have been sent to Fellows via email in relation to this.