We write to advise you that we still have places available for the following CPD courses and meetings that will take place in November. Places are very limited for all our courses, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.
This is on-line modular course has adapted from our previous CPDSS Medical Emergencies Day. The course is presented as a series of recorded one-hour modules, with access released on a rolling monthly basis.
The Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD) will soon allow for the recording of long-term outcomes including mortality and function at 30 days, 120 days and 1 year. We are currently conducting a qualitative study with different health professionals (approximately 30 participants in total) to find out the challenges and strategies for following up patients with hip fracture.
RCSI has developed an online course “Professionalism in 21st Century Medical Practice” which is aimed at medical doctors in all specialties. The course is based on the Medical Council’s “Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners” and is presented in an interesting and engaging format.
This online course aims to support clinicians to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively prepare and participate in clinical handover.
RCSI Health Professions Education Centre (HPEC) is exploring the views of healthcare professionals regarding the future of Continuous Professional Development beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor Mark Shrime, O'Brien Chair in Global Surgery at RCSI, will address the complex issues around surgery, poverty and international development during a special Kapuscinski Development Lecture on Monday 1 November. All are welcome to attend this talk, which starts at 1pm.
The poor availability of surgical services in developing countries, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa, is a long-neglected problem. It garnered international attention with the issuance of the World Health Assembly resolution 68.15 on strengthening emergency and essential surgical care and anaesthesia as a component of Universal Health Coverage.