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.
We are delighted to receive over 100 EOIs from NCHDs in Surgery interest in both our Basic and Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice programmes.
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
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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Reminder to Register for CPD Support Scheme - 2026/2027
Calling all NCHDs
Applications for our CPD Support Scheme 2026/27 will open in July 2026.
For more information, please visit: www.rcsi.com/cpdss
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.
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.
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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For further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at cpdss@rcsi.ie
Thank You Message from Dr Mustafa Mehmood
Emergency Medicine CPDSS Lead
As we come to the end of another academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all of our NCHDs for your hard work, commitment, and dedication throughout the year.
Working in Emergency Medicine is both demanding and rewarding, and your professionalism, resilience, and continued focus on patient care are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for everything you have contributed over the past year. I wish you all the very best in the next stage of your training and careers.
CPD Course Spotlight - Professionalism in Clinical Practice
Online Self-Paced Course
The Professionalism in Clinical Practice course is fully-online and aimed at all registered medical doctors in all specialties.
This flexible course has been built to suit the busy schedules of medical doctors and is delivered in digital format through our online teaching platform.
Suitable for: SHOs, registrars, SpRs.
This course offers medical doctors of all specialties the opportunity to develop key principles, values and behaviours in order to improve doctor-patient relationships while also fundamentally improving the standard of patient care.
For more information, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpdss/professionalism-in-clinical-practice/course-details
Faculty Spotlight - Prof Daragh Moneley
Surgical CPD Programme Lead
This week, we asked Prof Daragh Moneley - Consultant Vascular Surgeon at RCSI Hospitals Group & Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin, to share his experience with NCHD's, working as the Surgical CPD Programme Lead.
If you would like to get involved in our NCHD Spotlight Series, please fill out the link below:
NCHD Spotlight Form
Q1. What is your name?
Daragh Moneley
Q2. What is your medical specialty?
Vascular Surgery
Q3. What hospital do you currently work in?
Beaumont Hospital
Q4. Why did you choose to go into Surgery?
I completed a summer elective in General Surgery at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, and was attracted to the technical skills aspect of surgery and the sense of collegiality within the surgical team.
Q5. What advice would you give an NCHD looking to get into Surgical Training?
Take some time to immerse yourself in a surgical team during an elective. Speak to trainees in surgery and find yourself a mentor to give you advice.
Q6. What habits would you recommend developing early to succeed in this career?
Enthusiasm and diligence. Become a team player.
Q7. What has been the most rewarding aspect of working in Surgery?
You get to see results in a short time frame and be part of a great team of doctors.
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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Limited In-Person Tickets Available - 6th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference
Calling all NCHDs - Attend to receive 6 CPD Points
1 week to go! Our National Human Factors in Patient Safety Hybrid Conference is taking place on Friday, 22 May.
Did you know? - The 6th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference is approved for 6 CPD points.
Calling all NCHDs- Why attend RCSI's 6th National Human Factors in Patient Safety conference on Friday, 22 May 2026?
- Connect with our global Human Factors Community
- Gain 6 CPD Points
- Hybrid event - Join in-person or online
- Learn from leading experts in Clinical Human Factors
- Build practical skills in interactive workshops
We are delighted to see so many Surgical and Emergency Medicine NCHDs already registered for our upcoming hybrid conference.
Applications Closing on Monday – Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module
September 2026 intake
Applications for both our Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module FT and PT programmes will close on Monday, 18 May 2026.
Apply Today: www.rcsi.com/mcht
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
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
A New Era in Robotic Surgery Training – Robotic Surgery Curriculum
Commencing September 2026
It's been very busy within the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland as we put the finishing touches to our brand-new Robotic Surgery Training and Research Centre. We can't wait to welcome you all to our brand-new Robotic Surgery training space later in the year.
More information to come!
A new era in robotic surgery training – A brand-new Robotic Surgery Curriculum designed for all surgical trainees who want to develop skills in robotic surgery (commencing September 2026) 🚀
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Robotic Surgery team have been busy behind the scenes building the new Robotic Surgery Curriculum which will launch to Surgical Trainees looking to take the next step in their robotic training and career development.
Since the Curriculum in Robotic Surgery was approved by RCSI, the team over the past few months have:
• Established a brand-new dedicated robotic training space within RCSI
• Appointed a dedicated Robotic Surgery Specialist to lead delivery
• Purchased multiple robotic platforms (Medtronic Hugo, CMR Versius, and Sentire Cornerstone)
• Commenced faculty training to deliver exciting high-quality programme robotic programmes
• Developed IT infrastructure to support simulation, teaching, and assessment
For more information, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/news/news-article/2026/02/rcsi-launches-national-robotic-surgery-curriculum
Huge news coming soon 🔜
Calling all NCHD's - Save the Date – RCSI Millin Meeting 2026
Friday, 13 November 2026
Please note that RCSI’s established RCSI Millin Meeting which will take place on Friday, 13 November 2026. The theme for this year’s RCSI Millin Meeting is “Research and Innovation in Surgery”.
Please note that RCSI’s established RCSI Millin Meeting which will take place on Friday, 13 November 2026. The theme for this year’s RCSI Millin Meeting is “Research and Innovation in Surgery”.
The Millin will focus on surgical research and training, with an eye to topical issues. For surgical trainees, the meeting will provide important insights about how to develop better academic research skills and how to integrate research into the surgical career path in a way that supports your career goals.
For surgical researchers, the update from the National Surgical Research Support Centre and the competition for the RCSI National Surgical Research Medal will be of particular interest. For consultants and surgical trainers, the morning session will update on the supports available to improve the quality of research in your department, both for your trainees but also showing ways to assist you in increasing your professional networks and collaborations.
More information will be communicated in due course.
Have you Listened to our Most Recent RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast Episode with Dr Brian King?
RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast
RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 8 of our RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast featuring Dr Brian King , GP Partner and owner Drumcondra Medical is OUT NOW.
Episode 8 Out Now – RCSI Safe and Sound – Dr Brian King
RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 8 of our RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast featuring Dr Brian King , GP Partner and owner Drumcondra Medical 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 8 is now available to listen on the below audio channels:
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:
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.
TAKE THE SURVEY
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.
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
Watch it back: MyHealth RCSI Your healthy heart
The latest episode in our MyHealth RCSI series, 'Your healthy heart,' is now live.
Watch the full recording here
The latest episode in our MyHealth RCSI series, 'Your healthy heart,' is now live! You can watch the full recording on YouTube here or listen back by searching ‘MyHealth RCSI’ wherever you get your podcasts.
Our speakers also shared a wealth of additional resources and information, now available on our resource page: www.rcsi.com/myhealth
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!
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.
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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