Learn more about our brand-new catalogue of courses which is open to NCHDs in Surgery and EM currently enrolled in our CPD Support Scheme (some courses are also open to the wider healthcare community).
Brand-new brochure out now – RCSI CPD Support Scheme Brochure 2024-25
RCSI is pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new RCSI CPD Support Scheme Brochure 2024-25.
Learn more about our brand-new catalogue of courses which is open to NCHDs in Surgery and EM currently enrolled on our CPD Support Scheme (some courses are also open to the wider healthcare community). This year’s brand-new CPD Brochure includes an array of:
Interactive and classroom-based courses
Self-Paced Courses
Short Certificates
Postgraduate courses
Postgraduate academic programmes
Upcoming events
And more
Download here - Brand-new CPD Support Scheme Brochure 2024-25
We are pleased to announce that in the next few days all of you that do not have access to the Professionalism in 21st Century course will be receiving free access to it as part of your CPD Support Scheme enrolment.
Free Access: Professionalism in 21st Century Medical Practice
We are pleased to announce that in the next few days all of you that do not have access to the Professionalism in 21st Century course will be receiving free access to it as part of your CPD Support Scheme enrolment.
Please keep an eye on your mailbox and if you have any issues with your access, please email us at cpdss@rcsi.com
Elevate your medical foundations to deliver the highest quality of patient care
The Professionalism in 21st Century Medical 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 a digital format through our online teaching platform.
There are 12 online modules in total (60 CPD credits) covering different aspects of medical professionalism, with each module worth 5 CPD credits. Candidates enrolled on this course can take the modules in any order and at your own pace.
We are delighted to announce that we are providing surgical NCHDs with access to the RCSI Logbook. This service is available free of charge to Surgical NCHDs registered on our CPD Support Scheme.
We are delighted to announce that we are providing surgical NCHDs with access to the RCSI Logbook.
This service is available free of charge to Surgical NCHDs registered on our CPD Support Scheme. It is completely voluntary for you to use this, but this logbook has been specifically designed by RCSI to support those who wish to build their surgical careers. It is part of our commitment to support all who work in the provision of surgical care to patients in Ireland.
Access to the RCSI Logbook will provide an opportunity for those in non-training places to use the same electronic logbook as is being used by trainees in our core and higher surgical training programmes. Our logbook is familiar to all our consultant trainers and supervisors which gives us the opportunity to have our logbook records validated. Your data will be stored securely by RCSI, backed up, and protected against loss
Our dedicated team will happily provide support via our email nchdlogbook@rcsi.com
We hope you will avail of the logbook and enjoy an Irish focused, easy to use, mobile first secure experience.
Finally, it is mandatory to hold an active RCSI email account (@rcsi.com) or a Google email account (@gmail.com) to successfully register for the RCSI Logbook. Please sign hereto request access to the RCSI Logbook.
Spotlight on Surgery and Emergency Medicine Courses - RCSI CPD Support Scheme
The RCSI CPD Support Scheme provides excellent technical skills training for NCHDs in Surgery and Emergency Medicine. RCSI provides a Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS) to assist doctors who are not engaged in training to satisfy the requirements of the Irish Medical Council.
Once enrolled in the scheme, eligible non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) can avail of a comprehensive suite of programmes, including full and half-day courses in technical and non-technical skills.
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.
CPD courses at RCSI
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.
Date
Course Title
Type
Course Overview
CPD Points
Registration
2 October 2024
Information session on Applying for Specialist Registration
5 places left
Interactive Learning
This information session is designed to provide guidance
on applying for entry to the Irish Medical Council Specialist Division of the Register (SDR). There are various routes available to doctors who wish to be included on the Specialist Register, as outlined on the IMC website. https://www.medicalcouncil.ie/
This interactive workshop will discuss the management of the unstable patient for both variceal and non-variceal bleeds. The course will concentrate on the management of
a bleeding and perforated duodenal ulcer with both open and laparoscopic approaches.
RCSI Emergency Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate
1 place left
Classroom
This three-day programme is a collaboration between the RCSI CPD support scheme and the Mater Hospital’s POCUS training group at the Pillar Centre and provides a practical hands-on overview of the skills required for the application of ultrasound in the acute setting.
This endoscopy workshop will introduce endoscopic techniques, sedation, bowel preparation and diagnostic recognition of pathology. The practical session will use both virtual reality endoscopic simulators and bench task
trainers to practice doing gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on modules with different pathologies.
This online two-day course is designed for healthcare professionals in the ED, providing comprehensive training in radiological interpretation for daily ED operations. The course covers a wide range of topics, from common musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries to paediatric-specific radiology, chest and abdominal films, facial injuries, and more.
This is a hands-on course where you will get expert formative feedback while practicing laparoscope handling, object positioning and tissue manipulation. You will then progress to performing a cholecystectomy on a simulated animal model.
This online Masterclass in Stone Disease will present the latest in the field of surgical and medical treatment of renal stone disease. Participants will observe semi-live surgeries by expert national and international surgeons.
Financial Wellness: Financial Wellbeing, Spending, Borrowing and Your Credit Profile
5 places left
Classroom
This session introduces financial wellbeing & why it is so important. It will also go through how to create a spending plan using the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, how to save successfully and borrow using the right resources. Also discussed will be the various types of credit and your credit profile.
This course will help you master your knot-tying and
suturing skills from first principles. Experienced consultant surgeons will give you formative feedback on your instrument handling, tissue manipulation, and wound closure.
Accredited Certificate in Simulation-based Training in Human Factors in Patient Safety
8 places left
Classroom
This three-day certificate introduces human factors in healthcare. Each day has a separate overall theme, and begins with an overall introductory lecture, followed by a series of practical and interactive workshops developing on the key theme.
This multi-faceted course will address scrotal diseases as well as cystic and ureteric conditions. Both animal models, virtual reality simulators and bench models will allow the participant to repair a hydrocele, do a circumcision, remove stones from the ureter, insert J stents and perform a simulated TURP.
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.
We continually work to add more self-paced courses that you can complete easily at a time that suits you.
Self-paced online course
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:
Course Title
Course Overview
CPD Points
Registration
Safe Clinical Handovers
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.
Communication Skills for Video and Telephone Consultation
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.
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.
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.
Medical Science for Surgery and Emergency Medicine
RCSI in partnership with the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine https://acslm.ie/have developed a CPD/CME programme to maintain and develop their competence in this critical area of clinical practice.
The comprehensive programme of short online courses will cover 25 areas of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Together we have brought to you the first seven courses in this series which cover the following areas: Cancer Diagnostics, Surgical Microbiology, Blood Transfusion, Coagulation, Surgical Immunology, Heart Failure Assessment in the Emergency Department, Near Patient Testing (NPT)basic and applied pathology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Basics of Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in Emergency Department
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.
Courses covered by the CPD voucher can be booked between now and 15 June 2025. Regardless of when you register for the course, these will be available in your Moodle account until 1 August 2025
For further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at cpdss@rcsi.ie
In this course, experts will focus on the management of a perforated duodenal ulcer with both open and laparoscopic approaches. Practicals will include laparoscopic omental patch for perforated duodenal ulcer, an antrectomy and gastrojejunostomy. Hands-on practice will be aided by virtual reality simulators and animal bench models in a wet lab facility.
This is an advanced upper gastrointestinal (GI) emergency management course for experienced senior registrars. This interactive workshop will start with discussing the management of unstable patient for both variceal and non-variceal bleeds.
In this course, experts will focus on the management of a perforated duodenal ulcer with both open and laparoscopic approaches. Practicals will include laparoscopic omental patch for perforated duodenal ulcer, an antrectomy and gastrojejunostomy. Hands-on practice will be aided by virtual reality simulators and animal bench models in a wet lab facility.
Learning outcomes
Improved insight into the use of endoscopic approaches in the treatment of upper GI bleeding
Understanding of decision-making around treatment of a perforated duodenal ulcer
Up-to-date knowledge of treatment methods for difficult upper GI ulcers
Hands-on simulated practice of principals and techniques used in bleeding ulcer disease
In this practical course we will use a combination of synthetic and animal tissue (porcine).
Suitable for: Senior registrars in upper GI surgery and general surgery, who have experience in performing endoscopy and laparoscopy procedures
We strongly encourage surgical trainees, NCHDs, and early career surgeons from all specialties to submit an abstract to compete for this prestigious award.
The RCSI National Surgical Research medal will be awarded to the best oral presentation delivered at the NSRSC research symposium at this year's event. The presentations will be judged by an international panel of surgeons who will base their decision on the scientific and clinical impact of the research presented. This award will recognise the innovative high-quality surgical research being undertaken by the researcher.
We strongly encourage surgical trainees, NCHDs and early career surgeons from all specialties to submit an abstract to compete for this prestigious award.
Deadline for submissions: Friday, 13 September 2024
This conference has been extended to all senior clinical leaders and managers and all senior Non-clinical leaders and managers across all disciplines to create an opportunity to discuss the new ways of working across boundaries to deliver integrated care in line with Sláintecare.
3rd Clinical Director Conference “Courageous Cooperation and Compassionate Connections; Integrated ways of working across healthcare into the future”
Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Time: Registration is at 9.00 am and the conference commences at 9.30 am
Venue: Hogan Suite, Croke Park.
CPD: 5 CPD Credits
Prof Michael West, CBE, The Kings Fund will keynote to further develop the theme of positive cultures and the courage required to lead with compassion, to have difficult conversations, and provide constructive and honest feedback to facilitate high-performing teams in healthcare.
Prof West will be joined by Ms. Suzie Bailey, The Kings Fund, Director of Leadership & Organisational Development and Ms. Myra Weir, Director of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs, South Eastern HSC Trust, NHS Northern Ireland. Dr. Colm Henry (Chief Clinical Officer, HSE), Ms Mellany McLoone (Chief Officer, HSE), Mr Joe Ryan (National Director Public Involvement, Culture and Risk Management, HSE) will also be presenting at the conference.
This conference has been extended to all senior clinical leaders and managers and all senior Non-clinical leaders and managers across all disciplines to create an opportunity to discuss the new ways of working across boundaries to deliver integrated care in line with Sláintecare.
The 4th National Human Factors in Patient Safety conference will bring together a community of Human Factors in Patient Safety advocates across Ireland and abroad.
Save the Date – The 4th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference – Friday, 25 October 2024
Theme: Thinking Outside the Box in Healthcare
The 4th 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.
Speakers for our highly anticipated 4th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference on Friday, 25 October 2024 from 2pm – 5pm will include:
Dr Helen Bevan, OBE – Professor of Practice in Health and Care, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick - Rocking the boat while staying in it: How to make change happen and not get wet
Dr Dale Whelehan – Behaviour Scientist, CEO, 4 Day Week Global – Bringing 4 to the fore, Why the 4 Day Week is better for everyone in healthcare
Chair – Professor Eva Doherty Director of Human Factors in Patient Safety –Panel Discussion
Please note that this conference will be hybrid (Face to face and online).
Please note registrations are now open for our annual RCSI Millin Meeting which will take place on Friday, 8 November 2024.
Registrations now open – RCSI Millin Meeting 2024
Please note registrations are now open for our annual RCSI Millin Meeting which will take place on Friday, 8 November 2024.
Our prestigious Millin meeting is open to a wide range of surgical audiences including consultant surgeons, surgical trainees, NCHDs and early career surgeons from all specialties. We are delighted to announce that our two keynote lectures for this year’s Millin meeting will be delivered by:
Dr Ayesha Noorani, CRUK Clinician Scientist and Honorary Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon,Wellcome Sanger Institute and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK
Dr Ori Rotstein, Vice-President of Research and Innovation, Unity Health Toronto, and Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Surgery,University of Toronto, Canada
RCSI is delighted to announce the launch of season 2 of our highly-regarded Human Factors “Safe & Sound podcast” hosted by Professor Eva Doherty, Director of Human Factors in Patient Safety, RCSI and Dr Fardod O’Kelly, Senior Lecturer in Surgical Education, RCSI
Brand-new Season 2 Launch – RCSI Safe and Sound podcast
RCSI is delighted to announce the launch of season 2 of our highly-regarded Human Factors “Safe & Sound podcast” hosted by Professor Eva Doherty, Director of Human Factors in Patient Safety, RCSI, and Dr Fardod O’Kelly, Senior Lecturer in Surgical Education, RCSI
Season 2 will provide more of a deep dive into a wide range of healthcare-related topics such as unconscious bias, error, burnout, and overload are just some of the key human factors related to healthcare issues. We are excited about getting more in-depth with Human Factors related issues in healthcare within Season 2.
We thank everyone who listened to Season 1 of our Safe and Sound Podcast. With listeners from over 24 countries and a listenership that broke into Spotify’s Top Irish Podcast list, we were delighted to see that so many of you enjoyed the podcast. We have Season 2 that meets your expectations.
Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts, we are delighted to announce that the first TWO episodes of Season 2 have been released.
Episode 1 - Dr Dale Whelehan, CEO of 4 Day Week Global, Forbes 30 under 30
Episode 2 - Professor Oscar Traynor, Director of International Surgical Training Programme, RCSI
To listen to the first two episodes, please click here for Spotify and here to listen on Apple podcast
A new model of care for the sustainable delivery of paediatric general surgery in Ireland has been launched by the National Clinical Programme in Surgery (NCPS) and the National Clinical Programme for Paediatrics and Neonatology (NCPP&N)
New model of care for paediatric general surgery launched at RCSI
A new model of care for the sustainable delivery of paediatric general surgery in Ireland has been launched by the National Clinical Programme in Surgery (NCPS) and the National Clinical Programme for Paediatrics and Neonatology (NCPP&N)
The model was developed as part of a collaboration between the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) and a national network of hospitals providing surgical care for children supported by Children’s Health Ireland.
The study explores the current technology-enabled trends that are enabling surgery and improving patients’ lives, and also what is needed to ensure surgeons can use emerging and new technologies into the future.
A new report from RCSI has heard from surgeons across a range of specialties and training stages about how technology is changing surgery.
The study explores the current technology-enabled trends that are enabling surgery and improving patients’ lives, and also what is needed to ensure surgeons can use emerging and new technologies into the future.
Their responses identified biomaterials, robotics and digital platforms for collaboration as the most important current technologies for surgery, followed by data analytics and 3D-reconstructive models for planning operations. Looking forward, the study participants believe that artificial intelligence, wearables, virtual/augmented-reality displays and genomic analysis will be of great importance for surgery over the next decade.
Based on the study, surgeons are generally excited by the opportunities for more personalised and less invasive surgeries, and across the board their interest in new technologies is being driven by the desire to improve patient care and outcomes.
New surgical guidelines for the treatment of a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma which can occur in patients with synthetic breast implants have been launched.
New surgical guidelines for rare cancer associated with breast implants launched
New surgical guidelines for the treatment of a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma which can occur in patients with synthetic breast implants have been launched.
The Clinical Guideline on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Implant Associated – Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), was commissioned by the HSE National Clinical Advisor and Group Lead for Acute Operations. It was launched at the 49th Sir Peter Freyer Surgical Symposium by Mr Padraic Regan, National Clinical Advisor for Plastic Surgery and the President of RCSI, Professor Deborah McNamara.
The objective of this national clinical guideline is to provide standards for care in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of this newly classified, rare lymphoma.
It promotes teamwork and communication by defining a care pathway which should support earlier diagnosis in the management of this rare, complex, multifaceted condition.
Mr Padraic Regan, National Clinical Advisor for Plastic Surgery (NCPS), said: “The NCPS is delighted to launch this important BIA-ALCL clinical guideline. It is reassuring for the Plastic and Breast Surgeons to have this document available as a framework for care. More importantly, it offers reassurance to people impacted by this cancer, that their care will be informed by these evidence-informed guidelines”
“Getting these guidelines published was a collaboration of many stakeholders and the NCPS is grateful to all those who contributed to this work”, added Mr Regan.
RCSI President Professor Deborah McNamara said: “I am very pleased to see the publication of these guidelines which will ensure a standardisation in the care of patients with this rare cancer. I extend congratulations to team involved in their development, and I thank them for their commitment to driving improvements in surgical care for the benefit of patients.”
The National Clinical Programme in Surgery is a strategic initiative between the HSE and RCSI. The programme aims to design and implement change initiatives which improve and standardise the quality of care and access for all patients in a cost-effective manner. The programme works closely with other National Clinical and Care Programmes under the governance of the HSE CCO to ensure integration across multiple areas of care.
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Join VTE Dublin 2024 for hands-on ultrasound workshops: FAMUS and FUSIC Heart.
Register Today - Ultrasound Workshops - FAMUS and Focussed Ultrasound for Intensive Care Heart
The Focussed Acute Medicine Ultrasound (FAMUS) workshop covers the core topics of abdominal ultrasound, thoracic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided vascular access.
The Focussed Ultrasound in Intensive Care (FUSIC) Heart workshop covers all essential components of echocardiography for the critically ill patient.
Both modules are delivered by expert national and international faculty and the candidates will be provided with pre-learning material.
Professor Rogers is a consultant urologist working with the Saolta University Health Care Group and Chairman of the Patient Office of the European Association of Urology.
Professor Eamonn Rogers has been appointed co-lead of the National Clinical Programme for Surgery (NCPS).
Professor Rogers is a consultant urologist working with the Saolta University Health Care Group and Chairman of the Patient Office of the European Association of Urology. He served as National Clinical Advisor for Urology for the NCPS for the past nine years, leading the development and publication of a model of care for the specialty.
The RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) hosted this year’s BOASTiC Surgical Trials Training course in RCSI. Supported by the HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN) this was the first time the BOASTiC course was hosted in Ireland giving a fantastic training and international collaboration opportunity to Irish trainees and early career surgeons.
The RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) hosted this year’s BOASTiC Surgical Trials Training course in RCSI.
The RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) hosted this year’s BOASTiC Surgical Trials Training course in RCSI. Supported by the HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN) this was the first time the BOASTiC course was hosted in Ireland giving a fantastic training and international collaboration opportunity to Irish trainees and early career surgeons.
Developed by world-renowned surgical trialists Prof David Beard and Prof Jane Blazeby the course is now in its 10th year running and has previously been hosted at Universities of Oxford, Aberdeen and Bristol.
This three day, intensive workshop is designed to give a comprehensive overview of surgical Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) where delegates learn everything from asking the right research question to trial design and delivery
Huge thanks to the faculty for travelling from the UK to deliver the course- Prof David Beard, Prof Marion Campbell, Prof Kerry Avery, Mr Justin Wormald, coordination by Katie Chegwin, local guest lecturers Ms Jessie Elliott, Prof Shirley Potter, Mr Sami Abd Elwahab, Dr Anne-Marie Byrne, Dr Fiona Boland and Mentors Prof Aoife Lowery, Ms Megan Power Foley, Ms Sandra Hembrecht. Thanks to the attendees who over the course of 3 days brainstormed and developed their own Randomised Controlled Trial. Congratulations to the winning team of the Dragons Den with their trial Clips versus Locks In Cholecystectomy 'CLIC' . The future looks bright for surgical trial activity in Ireland.
