Register today – Online Information Session – RCSI Basic and Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice Certificate – September 2026 intake

Are you a Surgical NCHD in Ireland looking to take the next step in your career development?

RCSI is pleased to announce that will be holding an Online Information Session for our established Basic and Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice Certificate on Thursday, 16 July 2026 from 6pm. Many of our scholars have used both programmes to help advance their surgical careers and CVs, as a study aid for the MRCS examinations, and increase their competitiveness to apply into surgical training within Ireland. 

Delivered by Ms Linda Keegan (BSPP/ISPP Course Lead), our upcoming online information session will provide:

• An overview of both flexible Basic and Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice programmes (including a spotlight on modules)
• A scholar’s perspective from alumni from each of our highly regarded certificates
• An opportunity to pre-submit our ask questions during our live event at our designated Q&A session
• And fundamentally a clear picture on how either our Basic and Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice certificates can help your career development goals

To register your interest, please click here. 

For more information, please visit https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/events/event/2026/basic-and-intermediate-surgical-principles-and-practice-webinar
or email surgerymarketing@rcsi.ie

Kind regards,
RCSI Surgical Principles and Practice Team

NCHDs who have previously completed the Basic Surgical Principles and Practice certificate are automatically eligible for this programme and will be given preference upon application.

This certificate, which is the next level from our established BSPP programme, is also open to experienced Surgical SHO’s of 2+ years and junior Registrars ready to take the next step in their career.

€2,240 – free for NCHDs

• €990 is covered via the NCHD CPD funding, which RCSI can claim back from the HSE on behalf of NCHDs (if eligible and enrolled in CPD).
• €1,250 – NCHDs can claim back the €1,250 directly from their hospitals through the Training Support Scheme (TSS), as the certificate is approved by HSE NDTP.

Alternatively, the balance (€1,250) can be paid by the NCHD (via 3 instalments).