Members’ Area

01 New Surgical member benefit: Access to Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy

Surgical Affiliates and Members can now access Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy as part of your membership of the College.

This fantastic resource includes more than 300 narrated videos explaining anatomical movement in each region of the body – covering bones, muscles, tendons, organs and more. These explore complex structures step by step, from bone to surface anatomy, to help you gain a better understanding of anatomical structure and function.

The platform also includes helpful exam preparation tools, to help you test your knowledge and prepare for assessments. To access Acland, please look for your recent email from the College.

02 New exclusive benefit for members: Dental Update

For over 50 years, Dental Update has been the UK’s leading clinically-led, peer-reviewed journal for General Dental Practitioners and others in the field of Dentistry.

To further support your professional development, we are delighted to partner with Dental Update to provide our members with an exclusive discounted subscription offer, saving up to 55% versus the full price.

A subscription to the journal will give you four hours of verifiable CPD per issue (44 hours per year), as well as access to an extensive online library of papers, dating back to 1999.

To access Dental Update, please refer to your recent email from the College.

03 Membership renewal offer

We value our members and are delighted to have you as part of our College community. Each year, we offer exclusive benefits when you renew your membership by your renewal date.

This year, renew by your renewal date to access selected talks from our 2023 President’s Conference: Inequalities in Healthcare – What do we know and what can we do? You’ll hear from experts Marion Devaux, Health Policy Analyst at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; Professor Gerry McCartney from the University of Glasgow; and Professor Kevin Fenton, President of the Faculty of Public Health as they explore social inequalities, economics and the role of racism in health inequalities.

In addition, Fellows can access an exclusive (15%) discount on our Royal College Advanced Certificate in Clinical Education by renewing before your renewal date.

04 Thinking about becoming an examiner?

Our examiners volunteer with us for lots of different reasons. For some, it’s a way of building connections with other consultants – locally, across the UK and even internationally – meeting colleagues old and

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Bringing HOPE for the future

As an international community of medical professionals, our College has the opportunity to make a difference to people’s health in the UK and across the world. The ability to provide care and transform the lives of others is a cornerstone of the medical profession.

The HOPE Foundation directs 100% of proceeds from your donations and fundraising events in grant funding to health-related projects.

The latest project funded by HOPE supported long-term sustainability of the CRADLE Device in Sierra Leone.

Every day, up to 800 women lose their lives to preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. High blood pressure is one of the leading factors, disproportionately affecting lower- and middle-income countries (WHO, 2023).

The CRADLE VSA is a portable device used to detect shock and high blood pressure in pregnant women. Use of this simple yet revolutionary technology could cut maternal death by 25% in under-resourced countries, saving up to 70,000 lives a year. But to be used long-term and cost effectively, the devices must be long-lasting.

new and sharing knowledge. It’s also an opportunity to stay up-to-date with medicine and research outwith your own specialty. It helps hone your clinical skills and provides CPD credits, too.

If you’re interested in becoming an examiner, our team would love to hear from you. We can provide information and training, and always work hard to ensure that each centre runs smoothly for candidates and examiners alike.

You can find out about the latest examiner vacancies on our website: rcpsg.ac.uk/college/work-with-us

In 2023, the HOPE Foundation funded the scale-up of CRADLE in Sierra Leone, launching a project aimed at identifying common issues with the device –and solutions.

The trial, beginning in March 2023, found broken cuffs or bulbs were the most common reason for returns. However, these repairs can be done easily and efficiently with access to the appropriate parts.

Using funding from the HOPE Foundation, the team created a report and repair system in five districts. Users contact their District Health Sister (DHS) about broken devices and report if they need a new bulb, cuff, or machine. The broken part is then exchanged for the new one. The team supplied new bulbs and conducted medical store staff training, to adopt this new system. They also produced an educational video in English and Krio explaining how to identify each problem and the system of replacement via their DHS.

You can support similar projects through the HOPE Foundation. To donate and learn more about our work, visit hope.rcpsg.ac.uk