Prof. Malcolm John Underwood (left), Head of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, was awarded the International Gold Medal in 2014 by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He attended at the college's diploma ceremony on 24 April 2015 to receive the award from its president.

The International Gold Medal is one of the most prestigious awards that the college bestows on a surgeon of any specialty as a reflection of their contribution to surgery and the college whilst working outside the UK.