Welcome to CoPSS

The Confederation of Postgraduate Schools of Surgery (CoPSS) brings together the Heads of Schools of Surgery from across the United Kingdom. There are 14 Schools of Surgery, including those in Northern Ireland and Wales, as well as a 15th equivalent organisation, the Scottish Surgical Training Board.

Our Heads of School possess extensive experience in the leadership and delivery of surgical education and training. Together, we foster the exchange of ideas, trends, and innovations to advance surgical education. CoPSS collaborates with partners in surgical education and training to develop skilled and exceptional surgical practitioners.

CoPSS provides strategic and operational direction on matters of local and national importance in surgical education and training, working to shape the future of surgical excellence.