At the end of an apprenticeship, that the apprentice's knowledge was to be tested, by examination, which remains a core function of the RCSEd to the present and is still relevant to surgical practice.

[4] RCSEd celebrated its quincentenary in 2005 with the opening of a new skills laboratory and conference venue, and the Ten Hill Place Hotel.

[13] To become a fellow of the college the member must have successfully completed a defined period of higher surgical training, which varies according to speciality and must also have submitted a portfolio of operations performed and witnessed.

[4] Common courses (as at 2024) include: NOTSS aims to provide participants with an understanding and practical experience of the non-technical skills needed for safe patient care.

The programmes are based on the UK Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum and allow trainees to select modules relevant to their subspecialty.

The Dental Faculty's portfolio consists of a wide range of examinations and courses which have been held in 17 countries around the world.

It also includes individuals interested in pre-hospital care working for multi-agency teams such as police, fire and armed forces.

The purpose of the Faculty is to enhance patient care and safety by promoting the highest standards of training in dentistry and to support trainers in developing their roles.

[27] The faculty was established in response to the need identified within both industry and the public health arena to define, review and set standards of competence for organisations as well as medical and non-medical personnel delivering healthcare in remote and rural environments.

[28] The faculty works with several partner organisations including: UK-MED, MediLink International, BASICS Scotland, the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine and the David Nott Foundation.

It later became an independent faculty, with its administration based in the RCSEd.The specialty is concerned with the diagnosis, management and prevention of medical conditions and injury in those who participate in physical activity.

It publishes clinical and scientific articles in the fields of surgery and dentistry, and related specialities such as healthcare management and education.

Any surplus generated from its activities support the core aims of the RCSEd, education, training, assessment and research in surgery.

[36] Surgeons' Hall Museum is open to the public and houses one of the largest collections of pathological artefacts in Britain.