Supporting your development as a Surgical NCHD in Ireland
Expressions of Interest for September 2026 intake now open
Looking to enhance your career development as a Surgical NCHD in Ireland? Register your Interest for our September 2026 intake for our Basic/Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice programmes.
Looking to enhance your career development as a Surgical NCH in Ireland? The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland are pleased to announce that EOIs for our hybrid and popular Basic/Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice programmes are now open to register your interest.
Suitable to:
BSPP - Surgical SHO's with 2 years experience or below
ISPP - Surgical SHO's with over 2 years experience and Surgical Registrars
Both hybrid programmes use a blended teaching approach designed to align with your busy schedule as a Surgical NCHD (Resources are available on Moodle). Technical skills training is delivered face-to-face on campus over two full days. Online sessions are live (synchronous) with faculty present. Pre-course reading and post-course exercises are required in addition to attending online classes.
Please note places on both programmes are limited whereby we highly advise to register your interest if interested. More information will be communicated in due course whereby applications will go live in July 2026.
Register your interest
Take Part in a 1 minute Social Media Survey
Calling all NCHDs
We are inviting NCHDs to take part in a brief social media survey designed to better understand which platforms NCHDs engage with online. The survey takes approximately one minute to complete and is anonymous.
We are inviting NCHDs to take part in a brief social media survey designed to better understand which platforms NCHDs engage with online. The survey takes approximately one minute to complete and is anonymous.
Your participation would be greatly appreciated and will help inform future communication strategies.
Click the button below for the survey link.
TAKE THE SURVEY
Thank you in advance for your time and contribution.
Claim your free Affiliate Membership of RCSI
RCSI is pleased to advise that all NCHD’s who are enrolled in the Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme 2025-2026 may avail of free Affiliate Membership of RCSI.
RCSI is pleased to advise that all NCHD’s who are enrolled in the Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme 2025-2026 may avail of free Affiliate Membership of RCSI.
Affiliate Membership of RCSI provides exclusive access to a range of ‘member-only’ services aimed at supporting and supplementing your personal, practical, academic and professional development. Additionally, Affiliate Membership enables you to network and stay up to date with the latest news from the field of surgery by providing access to RCSI communications channels, surgical publications and resources and global networking opportunities.
The NEW Fellows and Members Portal
RCSI have launched a new Fellows and Members Portal that also houses a range of resources, supports and benefits for Affiliate Members.
The Portal is accessible at www.rcsi.com/portal. Please note, if it is your first time accessing the new Fellows and Members Portal, you must first sign up by following the steps below:
Existing Affiliate Members
If you were previously enrolled in CPD_SS for 2024-2025 and/or are an existing Affiliate Member, you may access your exclusive resources and benefits via the Portal.
If you are not able to view these resources and benefits you may be required to seek a subscription waiver.You can request a waiver by following the steps below:
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Upcoming Courses
View our courses in April & May
Please see our upcoming CPD courses and meetings, taking place in April and May. Places are limited for all our courses, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.
We write to advise you that we have places available for the following CPD courses and meetings that will take place in the following weeks. Places are limited for all our courses, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.
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Flourishing in the Workplace
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The training session aims to introduce participants to the concepts of positive emotions, optimism, meaning and purpose and growth mind-set in a professional and personal environment. It will introduce the concept of burnout in the medical profession and mechanisms to avoid burnout. The course will also address using a strengths-based approach to workplace flourishing.
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Social media presents great opportunities for doctors to engage with the public and share their knowledge and insights. It brings some responsibilities and risks too. This short course will provide an overview of how to get the best out of social media, sharing recommendations in the context of Irish Medical Council guidelines.
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The Fundamentals of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
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The course will provide registrars working in trauma and orthopaedic surgery the opportunity to improve their understanding of primary hip arthroplasty. The indications, challenges, techniques and potential complications of total hip arthroplasty will be explored.
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This course is perfect for doctors starting their training in laparoscopic surgery. This is a hands-on course in which you receive expert formative feedback while practicing your skills on bespoke low- and high-fidelity models. Expert laparoscopic consultants will also guide you through performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on an animal liver-gallbladder model.
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Maternal Code - Obstetrical Emergencies
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This intensive one-day course on managing obstetrical emergencies is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and hands-on skills in high-risk obstetric situations.
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20 May 2026
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Advanced Hazmat Life Support
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The internationally recognized AHLS course teaches comprehensive knowledge for the medical management of patients exposed to hazardous materials.
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If a course is FULL – it is recommended to apply for the waiting list. Often doctors withdraw from courses closer to the date.
If you would like to book and attend more than your FREE 3 full-day courses allowance, you will be required to pay an enrolment fee for the additional courses. However, this fee can be reimbursed via HSE’s Training Support Scheme. Further details can be found here.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in the meantime at cpdss@rcsi.ie
Self-paced Online Courses Available to you
Use your Remaining CPD Credits
We are consistently striving to expand our selection of self-paced online courses, allowing you to complete them conveniently at your own preferred schedule.
We are consistently striving to expand our selection of self-paced online courses, allowing you to complete them conveniently at your own preferred schedule. Below is a list of the courses we offer:
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NEW - Good Clinical Practice
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This course is relevant to principal investigators, medical team members, research nurses/midwives and other healthcare professionals, monitors and research site personnel.Content is based on ICH E6 (R3) 2025 and includes the key requirements of the Clinical Trial Regulations (536/2014) and national legislation.
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Professionalism in Clinical Practice
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RCSI has developed an online course
“Professionalism in Clinical 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
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Skin Tone in Clinical Assessment and Research
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This one-hour CPD programme explores the importance of skin tone diversity in healthcare, covering skin biology, classification systems, and disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and research. It addresses the lack of diverse representation in medical education, simulation models, and clinical studies, the challenges of diagnosing across different skin tones, and the role of emerging technologies and AI in reducing bias
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Clinical Trials - Running a Cancer Clinical Trial
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This CPD course builds on Clinical Trials – From development to opening to provide further practical knowledge for those involved in research. The course will help you to ensure your trials are conducted effectively, including how to identify and address potential risks.
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Quality healthcare requires clear and effective communication between healthcare professionals, teams, and patients. In this course, we will focus on one particular area of healthcare communication: clinical handovers. This online course aims to support clinicians to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively prepare and participate in clinical handover.
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Communication Skills for Video and Telephone Consultation
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Video and telephone consultations in healthcare are not new, but the COVID-19 crisis forced many clinicians to rapidly take up these kinds of consultations as a feasible alternative to face-to-face consultations. This is often a type of consultation that staff has not encountered before. Applying the Calgary-Cambridge guide to video and telephone calls provides a structured and safe approach to this virtual format.
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The course is presented as a series of recorded one-hour modules. Each module, involving a separate specialty theme, will involve case-based discussions with a variety of guest speakers. Slides covering the content are provided, and a short series of MCQs based on the content covered is completed to complete the module.
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ECG Interpretation in the Emergency Department
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This online course uses a case discussion format to revise the basics of ECG Interpretation for Emergency Medicine physicians. This online platform allows candidates to access the recorded content on demand, with the facility to repeat more challenging modules as desired. Candidates are required to complete a quiz at the beginning and end of the course.
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Medical Science for Surgery and Emergency Medicine
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RCSI, in collaboration with the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (https://acslm.ie/), has developed a CPD/CME programme designed to support the ongoing development of competence in this vital area of clinical practice. The programme offers a series of short online courses covering 25 key topics in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The first seven courses in the series focus on Cancer Diagnostics, Surgical Microbiology, Blood Transfusion, Coagulation, Surgical Immunology, Heart Failure Assessment in the Emergency Department, and Near Patient Testing (NPT), spanning both basic and applied pathology.
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Virtual Lean Healthcare Yellow Belt
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As part of the programme participants learn excellent techniques for improving processes and implementing change in your hospital or department, but they also develop abilities that are highly portable across the organisation and internationally.
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Essential Skills in Health Professions Education
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The course includes mini-modules on large group teaching, small group teaching, bedside teaching, simulation-based learning, and Universal Design for Learning. Each mini module includes video content, curated reading lists and interactive activities.
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Clinical Trials – From development to opening
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Cancer clinical trials are pivotal research studies that aim to advance our understanding of cancer and develop new treatment options. They involve rigorous testing of novel therapies, drugs, or interventions to assess their safety and efficacy in real-world patient scenarios.
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Introduction to Green Surgery
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This short course explores the contribution of surgery to climate change and examines interventions that can lead to reduced greenhouse gases and reduce the climate impact of surgery.
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Foundations in Robotic Surgery
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The course covers material which we believe is fundamental to understanding the current state of surgical robotics in the market and the skills necessary to safe and effectively utilise this technology in your everyday surgical practice.This course is design for any healthcare professional wanting to develop their knowledge and understanding of surgical robotics, including surgeons, trainees, medical students, nurses, and technicians.
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Basics of Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in Emergency Department
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This one-hour online course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge for providing safe and effective sedation in the Emergency Department. This comprehensive module will guide you through the fundamentals of procedural sedation, preparing you to handle challenging situations with confidence and expertise.
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Courses covered by the CPD voucher can be booked between now and 15 June 2026. Regardless of when you register the course, these will be available in your Moodle account until 1 August 2026
For further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at cpdss@rcsi.ie
CPD Course Spotlight - Basic Laparoscopy - Friday, 1 May
Confirm your Place Today
Join RCSI on Friday, 1 May for our Basic Laparoscopy course aimed at SHOs in general surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, obstetrics, and gynaecology.
Join RCSI on Friday, 1 May for our Basic Laparoscopy course aimed at SHOs in general surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, obstetrics, and gynaecology.
This course is perfect for doctors starting their training in laparoscopic surgery. This is a hands-on course in which you receive expert formative feedback while practicing your skills on bespoke low- and high- fidelity models. Expert laparoscopic consultants will also guide you through performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on an animal liver-gallbladder model.
For more information, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpdss/basic-laparoscopy/course-details
Brand-New RCSI CPD Support Scheme Course Finder
Supporting your career development as an NCHD
The RCSI CPD Team are pleased to announce our new updated CPD Support Scheme Course Finder which has been enhanced to provide a better user experience for NCHDs looking to book upcoming courses.
View Here
The RCSI CPD Team are pleased to announce our new updated CPD Support Scheme Course Finder which has been enhanced to provide a better user experience for NCHDs looking to book upcoming courses.
Changes include:
· A central CPD Course Finder for Scheduled AND Self-Paced courses
· The ability to search by Location for RCSI-based and regional courses
· The ability to search by Course title and filter by month
The RCSI CPD Team are looking at further ways to enhance your experience as an NCHD whereby we will have more good news in due course.
To view our new RCSI CPD Support Scheme Course Finder, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpd-course-finder
Faculty Spotlight - Dr Mustafa Mehmood
Emergency Medicine CPDSS Lead
This week, we asked Dr Mustafa Mehmood - Emergency Medicine CPDSS Lead, to share his experience with NCHD's, working as an Emergency Medicine doctor.
If you would like to get involved in our NCHD Spotlight Series, please fill out the link below:
NCHD Spotlight Form
Q2. What is your medical specialty?
Q3. What hospital do you currently work in?
St James's Hospital Dublin
Q4. Why did you choose to go into Emergency Medicine?
Emergency Medicine offers variety, pace, and purpose. You’re making real-time decisions, managing the undifferentiated patient, and often seeing the immediate impact of your actions - that’s incredibly rewarding.
Q5. What advice would you give an NCHD looking to get into Emergency Medicine Training?
Build a strong clinical foundation, stay organised, and practise your communication. Write your exams early, attend training days and life support courses, and engage with the specialty. Engage early in audits and research—it’s a massive learning experience. Most importantly, discuss your career trajectory early with EM consultants and senior trainees. Seek feedback and act on it, prepare well for your interviews—don’t leave it to chance. Finally, prioritize self-care and personal wellbeing to maintain resilience in a demanding specialty.
Q6. How did you prepare for a career in Emergency Medicine as an NCHD?
I focused on broad clinical exposure and decision-making, while staying patient-centred in every interaction. I actively sought mentorship and feedback—and acted on it daily, whether during clinical shifts, life support courses, training days, or departmental teaching.
Q7. What habits would you recommend developing early to succeed in this career?
Be reliable, stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and remain consistently patient-focused and empathetic. Reflect regularly, act on feedback, and look after your own wellbeing—consistency and attitude are key.
Q8. What has been the most rewarding aspect of working in Emergency Medicine?
Making a difference when it matters most—delivering timely, compassionate care to patients in crisis, while also supporting and mentoring the next generation.
If you would like to get involved in our NCHD Spotlight Series, please fill out the link below:
NCHD Spotlight Form
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Calling all NCHD's - The 6th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference
Early Bird Closing Friday, 17 April
Limited tickets available for our National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference which will take place on Friday, 22 May 2026 at RCSI Dublin and online.
Calling all NCHD's in Surgery and Emergency Medicine
The 6th Annual National Human Factors in Patient Safety conference will bring together a community of Human Factors in Patient Safety advocates across Ireland and abroad, don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights from Human Factors experts.
This year’s full-day hybrid conference will include an array of world-renown human factors in patient safety speakers with the inclusion of inter-professional parallel workshops (both face-to-face and online).
RCSI’s National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference with the theme of “Human Factors in Practice; How Far Have We Come?” will include a mixture of hybrid keynote talks, panel discussions and workshops designed to engage face to face and online attendees worldwide.
The RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety Team are delighted to invite you to our annual Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference which will include contributions from
Early bird until 17 April - €40
Applications now open - MRCS Part A September 2026
Closing: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Please note applications to sit the MRCS Part A in September 2026 with RCSI is now open. Claim your MRCS Resources benefits today and join our global community.
Please note applications to sit the MRCS Part A in September 2026 with RCSI is now open. Claim your MRCS Resources benefits today and join our global community.
Candidates sitting the MRCS Part A April 2026 Diet with RCSI will receive an array of resources to help you pass the examination including:
🏥Free access to our exclusive Affiliate Membership with 100+ resources
🏥Free access to TeachMe Surgery and TeachMe Anatomy with over 2000+ Mock MCQs and revision guides
🏥15% off MRCS Part A Pastest Resources
🏥And More
Learn more: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/professional-exams/surgery/mrcs-part-a
Application link: https://booking.kaizenep.com/portal/rcsi/3ca58899-43ed-4e20-a00b-6d45712ebe17
Social Media for Doctors - 23 April 2026
Register Today - Online Course
This course for anyone who would like to explore the opportunities and challenges of using social media in healthcare, including as a mass communication tool during infectious disease epidemics.
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties; emergency medicine doctors.
As global digital growth shows no sign of slowing the evidence base for the use of social media in healthcare is rising. Social media brings a new dimension to medicine with applications in medical education, patient education, health services research, clinical trials, and public health campaigns as well as fostering collegiality, professional development, and enhancing institutional branding and promotion.
This course for anyone who would like to explore the opportunities and challenges of using social media in healthcare, including as a mass communication tool during infectious disease epidemics.
To register, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpdss/social-media-for-doctors/course-details
Applications now open – Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module
September 2026 intake
Applications for both our Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module FT and PT programmes are now open and will close on Monday, 18 May 2026.
Applications for both our Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module FT and PT programmes are now open and will close on Monday, 18 May 2026.
RCSI’s established MCh by Module programme runs full-time over one year or part time over 2 years on a hybrid model, with 80% online with 20% face to face days on campus. Each module will have at least one- or two days' face to face.
The research component pushes you to focus on your individual interests and professional development within the greater healthcare context, and as the first programme in Ireland to incorporate a taught component you'll develop a skill set that cannot be adequately developed through research alone.
For more information, please visit: www.rcsi.com/mcht
Episode 7 Out Now – RCSI Safe and Sound - Liam Chadwick PhD
RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast
RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 7 of our RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast featuring Liam Chadwick PhD, Senior Lecturer, RCSI & Chief Engineer/CTO, 1Unit is OUT NOW.
RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 7 of our RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast featuring Liam Chadwick PhD, Senior Lecturer, RCSI & Chief Engineer/CTO, 1Unit is OUT NOW.
RCSI's latest podcast episode was hosted by Mr Fardod O’Kelly, RCSI Safe & Sound Podcast Host and Senior Lecturer in Surgical Education.
Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts, we are delighted to announce that the Episode 7 is now available to listen on the below audio channels:
Spotify
https://lnkd.in/eENAmicu
Apple Podcasts
https://lnkd.in/duvUxz4j
Kind regards,
RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety Academy
Confirm your place today - MRCS Part B, Dublin Ireland – October 2026
Applications Close 24 July 2026
Please note that spaces are still available for MRCS Part B OSCE in RCSI, Dublin.
Please note that spaces are still available for the following RCSI MRCS Part B OSCE examinations below:
Casting Workshop
✨RCSI CPD Spotlights
We recently ran our Casting Workshop, which is a part of our full suite of 160+ courses suited towards NCHD’s in Surgery and Emergency Medicine which took place on Monday, 13 April 2026.
We recently ran our Casting Workshop, which is a part of our full suite of 160+ courses suited towards NCHD’s in Surgery and Emergency Medicine.
This course is suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties, emergency medicine doctors.
This course will concentrate on knowledge in relation to correct cast application and removal for the upper and lower limb, caring for the limb in a cast and preventing associated complications. Correct selection of casts for specific fractures and ligament injuries will be demonstrated and performed.
Interested in attending one of our CPD courses? To learn more, visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpd-course-finder
Calling all NCHDs - Short Robotic Surgery Questionnaire
Take Part in a Short Questionnaire
This questionnaire aims to assess the current experience of surgical NCHDs with regards to robotic surgery in Ireland, the perceived impact of robotic surgery on surgical training and future training expectations.
Complete Here
This questionnaire aims to assess the current experience of surgical NCHDs with regards to robotic surgery in Ireland, the perceived impact of robotic surgery on surgical training and future training expectations.
Link to Questionnaire here: Robotic surgery in surgical training and practice. A pan-specialty questionnaire – Fill out form
This survey is open to all surgical NCHDs involved in the delivery of surgical care in Ireland from the level of SHO to Fellow, all inclusive.
The findings of this questionnaire will aid in the identification of current challenges encountered by surgical NCHDs with regards to robotic surgery training, highlight unmet educational needs and help inform the development of future educational initiatives.
Participation in this questionnaire is voluntary and anonymous. This questionnaire should take approximately 6 minutes to complete. The questionnaire will close to responses on Friday, April 10th at 6pm.
Consensus Statement on the Ethical Disposal of Nitrous Oxide
As clinical experts and principal users of medical nitrous oxide, the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists strongly recommend the timely adoption of currently available technologies that enable the ethical disposal of returned nitrous oxide cylinders
Consensus Statement on the Ethical Disposal of Nitrous Oxide
As clinical experts and principal users of medical nitrous oxide, the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists strongly recommend the timely adoption of currently available technologies that enable the ethical disposal of returned nitrous oxide cylinders.
Click here to read the full Consensus Statement
Free Event - MyHealth RCSI
Your Healthy Heart
Join RCSI for a special in‑person event on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 where we break down the realities of heart health in a way that’s friendly, practical and easy-to-understand.
Heart disease affects thousands of people in Ireland every year, but understanding your heart doesn’t have to be complicated.
We’ll be talking about everything from the early warning signs of heart trouble, to what happens during a cardiac event, to how you can live well with a long‑term heart condition. If you’ve ever wondered what symptoms you shouldn’t ignore, how treatments work, or what you can do to protect your heart every day, this conversation is for you.
With insights from cardiology experts along with lived‑experience stories, this event will leave you feeling better informed and empowered to look after your heart.
Arrive early and explore
Guests are invited to come along from 5.30pm to visit the Humanarium exhibition, Heart: more than a beat, and engage with the Irish Heart Foundation and CRY Ireland, who will host support stands with helpful resources and information in advance of the event.
Event details
📅 Wednesday, 22 April 2026
⏰ Doors open at 5.30pm. Event starts at 6.00pm. (Ends approx. 7.30pm)
📍 Learning Studio, RCSI 118 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 X0N1
📝 Check-in required at the registration desk
♿ Fully accessible venue
This is a free, in-person event and everyone is welcome, but places are limited.
Please register your attendance using the link below to secure your spot.
REGISTER HERE
Follow our RCSI CPD LinkedIn Channel for Updates
Calling all NCHDs - Follow our LinkedIn Page
Follow our RCSI Continuous Professional Development LinkedIn Channel dedicated to NCHDs in Surgery and Emergency Medicine’s career development.
Follow Here
We strongly recommend that NCHDs follow our LinkedIn account to keep up to date with:
- Upcoming synchronous/asynchronous courses in Surgery and Emergency Medicine throughout the year
- News on CPD Support Scheme Summer and Midpoint Intake
- Updates on our Basic and Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice intakes
- Key updates in relation to RCSI CPD News and Events
- And More
Stay connected – Follow our LinkedIn account to keep up to date on everything RCSI Continuous Professional Development.
To follow our LinkedIn account, please visit: www.linkedin.com/company/rcsi-continuous-professional-development/
Kind regards,
RCSI CPD Team
Register Today - From Prevention to Personalised Care: BRCC Cancer Conference
21 May 2026
Join us on Thursday, 21 May for an engaging programme focused on advancing outcomes and shaping the future of oncology care.
The BRCC Cancer Conference takes place this May, bringing together leading experts to explore the full spectrum of cancer care — from prevention and early detection to innovative personalised treatment and survivorship. We are delighted to confirm our keynote speakers, more speakers will be announced shortly.
- Professor Antonio Toesca (keynote speaker)
Direttore, Divisione di Senologia Chirurgica, Istituto Oncologico di Candiolo FPO-IRCCS, Torino, Italy
- Professor Margaret Flanagan (keynote speaker)
Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, USA
Join us on Thursday, 21 May for an engaging programme focused on advancing outcomes and shaping the future of oncology care.
Further details will be shared in the coming weeks. For more information and registration go to out website here.
Save the Date - National Healthcare Outcomes Conference
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Innovation for Better Health Outcomes: Shaping the Future of Healthcare
On Tuesday, 21 April 2026, RCSI’s Healthcare Outcomes Research Centre, School of Population Health will host the eighth annual National Healthcare Outcomes Conference supported by Novartis.
Online registration for this event is essential, please register here before registration closes Thursday, 16 April 2026
Innovation in Irish healthcare offers solutions to the raising demands to deliver high-quality and equitable healthcare for the benefit of the Irish population. Innovation may offer new treatment options and care models, and transform digital health technologies and data-driven decision-making into new strategies for the development of better healthcare outcomes.
Moderated by Johnathan McCrea, award-winning TV and radio broadcaster, policy leaders, clinical and academic experts will lead discussions on evidence-based approaches, including new applications of health technologies, integrated care models, and data-driven decision-making, and explore their potential to enhance efficiency, access, and quality of care. For more information or to register please go here
RCSI Medical Professionalism – #MedProf26 Hybrid Conference
Online and in person conference at RCSI, Dublin
The RCSI Centre for Professionalism in Medicine and Health Sciences, supported by the Medical Protection Society and Bon Secours Health System, is pleased to announce the annual #MedProf26 Conference, taking place on 15th May 2026.
Register for MedProf 26 Here
Professionalism in Healthcare: Education, Experience and Example.
This year’s conference will bring together a distinguished international panel of experts to explore the evolving landscape of professionalism in healthcare. The event will be delivered in a hybrid format, enabling participants to join in person at RCSI, Dublin or online from anywhere in the world, ensuring broad access to a day of insight, reflection, and shared learning in the field of medical professionalism.
The programme brings together an esteemed international panel of speakers, including:
● Dr Rachel Clarke - Palliative Care Doctor and award‑winning author (The Story of a Heart, Dear Life, Breathtaking, Your Life in My Hands)
● Dr Suzanne Crowe - Medical Council of Ireland
● Professor Barry McGuire - RCSI Professor of Postgraduate Surgical Education and Academic Development; Consultant Urological Surgeon
● Dr Laura Golding, Schwartz Rounds Lead Mentor, the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, Boston, USA.
● Dr Ramesh Mehay - Royal College of General Practitioners
● Professor Tim Dornan - Queen’s University Belfast and Maastricht University, Netherlands
● Professor Patricia Harris - Ulster University
● Mr Stephen Teap - CEO of Cork ARC Cancer Support House, among additional distinguished contributors.
The conference will explore the evolving role of professionalism across healthcare education, clinical practice, and leadership, highlighting both evidence‑based insights and real‑world experiences.
Please save the date and register to secure your place at #MedProf26.
Registration for the online event is FREE!
(Please note there is a nominal fee to attend in person).
Register for MedProf 26 Now!
6th Annual University Hospital Waterford Video Surgery Webinar - Call for Abstracts
University Hospital Waterford are hosting their 6th Annual Video Surgery Webinar will take place on Friday 5 June 2026 @ 6.30p.m.
University Hospital Waterford are hosting their 6th Annual Video Surgery Webinar will take place on Friday 5 June 2026 @ 6.30p.m.
Participants will be able to link in virtually for their presentations. This forum is open to all proceduralists working in the healthcare setting. There will be plenary oral and non-plenary oral presentations, with prizes awarded for the best presentation in each category.
Please submit abstracts to jennie.oleary@hse.ie, the deadline for submission is Thursday 26 March 2026.
Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained from Ms. Jennie O’Leary, Postgraduate Surgical Administrator, University Hospital Waterford on 051 842684 or by email at jennie.oleary@hse.ie.
Register today - VAST Facilitator Course
17 - 19 September 2026
Register today - VAST Facilitator Course - 17 - 19 September 2026
Register today - VAST Facilitator Course - 17 - 19 September 2026
Register for the VAST Facilitator Course today. Since 2017, the VAST Facilitator Course has trained educators from more than 35 countries. The course is relevant for those dedicated to global simulation capacity building and for clinicians who want to improve their skills for debriefing critical events, team working and feedback conversations with trainees.
To register, please emails Louise Dent at ident@coe.
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