Supporting Surgical Education and Professional Development
From Foundation training to consultant-level practice, BRICSS provides educational resources, mentorship, and academic support to help surgeons navigate colorectal surgical training in the UK and internationally.
To pursue a career in colorectal surgery in the UK, doctors follow a structured national training pathway:
1.
Medical Degree
Completion of a recognised primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent).
2.
Foundation Programme (2 years)
Broad clinical training across medical and surgical specialties.
3.
Core Surgical Training (CST)
Two years of structured surgical training providing foundational operative experience.
4.
Specialty Training (ST3–ST8)
Advanced training in a chosen surgical specialty, including colorectal surgery, leading towards consultant-level competence.
5.
Membership and Fellowship Examinations
Completion of required examinations, including MRCS and FRCS, as part of professional progression.
6.
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Awarded upon successful completion of training and examinations, enabling entry onto the Specialist Register.
*BRICSS provides guidance and mentorship throughout these stages.
Overseas surgeons seeking inclusion on the UK Specialist Register may apply through the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), commonly referred to as Article 14.
This route allows doctors who have not completed a recognised UK training programme to demonstrate equivalent training, experience, and competence.
BRICSS provides:
Mentorship from experienced colorectal consultants
Guidance on understanding the GMC requirements
Support in identifying evidence gaps
Academic advice for portfolio preparation
Please note that BRICSS offers guidance and mentorship but does not influence regulatory decisions. All applications are assessed independently by the General Medical Council (GMC).
Progression in colorectal surgical training requires completion of recognised professional examinations and structured competency assessment.
Key components include:
BRICSS supports trainees by providing mentorship, exam guidance, and peer discussion to strengthen preparation and confidence.
Fellowships provide advanced subspecialty experience beyond standard training rotations.
BRICSS supports awareness and guidance for:
BRICSS supports continuous professional development through curated educational resources aligned with colorectal surgical training.
Members are encouraged to engage with:
Our focus is to promote evidence-based learning that strengthens clinical competence and patient-centred care.
