Mr Dawson’s educational qualifications are: Mr Raymond Dawson Vascular Consultant Surgeon and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer Vascular Surgery Services Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Contact details Work: 0131 242 1059 Fax: 0131 242 1055 Email: Raymond.Dawson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Fax: 0131 242 1055: 0131 242 1055 Qualifications Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB), University of Cape Town, 1975 Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh,1982 Fellow of College of Surgeons (FCS), College of Surgeons of South Africa, 2003 Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS), American College of Surgeons, 2003 Appointments and activities Current He has been a Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh since April 2002. Currently Mr Dawson is an examiner for the intercollegiate MRCS examination and assists as a tutor on the RCS of Edinburgh Higher Surgical Skills Course. His main field of interest has been vascular trauma, complex aortic surgery and carotid surgery for the prevention of stroke. Past Mr Dawson qualified MBChB with distinction in surgery from the University of Cape Town having been awarded the De Beers Scholarship for Medicine as an undergraduate. Mr Dawson’s initial training was in general surgery, and then specialized in vascular surgery, which is a registered sub-specialty in South Africa. He was engaged in private practice with an honorary lecturer post in vascular surgery at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. During this period he served as Secretary for the Association of Surgeons of South Africa (1995-2000). President of the Vascular Society of Southern Africa (1999-2001). Vice President Southern African Chapter ISCVS (1999-2001). Chairman of the SA Medical Association Private Practice Committee. (1999-2002). Publications A list of Mr Dawson’s publications is available from the PubMed.gov website. Mr Dawson’s publication list This article was published on 2024-02-06
