RCSEd Expands Regional Presence With New International Office In Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), the world’s oldest surgical institution, has expanded its regional presence with the opening of a new international office here, strengthening its commitment to Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Its president Rowan Parks said the new facility symbolises the College’s long-term investment in the region.

“This office is more than just a space; it is a statement of commitment to our Southeast Asian community and Malaysia has long been a key partner in surgical and dental training and advancement, and this new office allows us to further invest in that partnership,” he said in a statement today.

Malaysia is currently facing a shortage of specialists, particularly in surgery, with the Health Ministry estimating the need for at least 13,000 specialists by 2030, double the current number.

On that note, RCSEd said the new office aims to support capacity building, professional development and continuous medical education in addressing this gap.

Located at the Medical Academies of Malaysia, the purpose-built office was inaugurated today by His Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, the College’s Royal Fellow in Malaysia.

The ceremony was attended by presidents of medical and dental colleges as well as senior representatives from the surgical and dental fields.

Founded in 1505, RCSEd has more than 33,000 members across over 100 countries and is recognised for promoting the highest standards in surgical and dental practice through education, training and examinations.

Today’s ceremony also witnessed the signing of a Letter of Intent with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), sponsorship support from The Straumann Group, and the conferment of the Malaysia–United Kingdom Travelling Fellowship (MUTF) to Universiti Malaya’s Dr Yu Wei.

-- BERNAMA