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cover stories

cutting obesity down to size

"It has been clear for some time to surgeons, that surgery now has a public health role in managing obese patients"
Leading specialists on the best ways to tackle the obesity problem
skill course first for RCSEd

helping Iraq's junior surgeons

The College's free basic surgical skills course for Iraqi junior doctors

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towards better trauma care

towards better trauma care

Jan Jansen reports on regionalisation and specialisation in trauma care in the UK

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a new deal – ten times better

a new deal - ten times better

The RCSEd's journal relaunches with an exciting membership offer

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gordon bell (1887-1970)

history

Wyn Beasley remembers the life and career of Gordon Bell, one of the founding fellows of the ‘College of Surgeons of Australasia’

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features

the president writes

David Tolley provides his first update as the College’s president

win-win training

Training opportunities in developing countries are becoming increasingly beneficial for trainees – and patients – in the UK, so write Jeya Palan and Lucy

rising skills down-under

Ian Mackie flew to Australia to develop his abilities in the treatment of burns

high-impact education

After working as a surgical registrar in South Africa, Sylvie Dubois-Marshall wonders: Are British surgical trainees missing out?

labour of love

Rob Freeman spent a life-changing year as a senior orthopaedic fellow in Malawi