As we reach the close of another CPD academic term, I would like to sincerely thank you for your continued participation and engagement in our courses, both online and in person. Your feedback throughout the year is greatly valued and plays an important role in helping us enhance our programmes to better support your professional development. 

I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to our Leads, Dr Mustafa Mehmood and Professor Daragh Moneley, along with our lecturers, guest speakers, and the dedicated Surgical Affairs faculty for their invaluable contributions to our course offerings. 

A special thank you goes to my own team—Diana, Rita, Ashley, and Pauline—whose support has been instrumental to the success of our programmes. I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our E-Learning Content Support Team, Sara and Conor, as well as our Marketing Team—Tevin, Cristina, and Katie—who ensure our stakeholders remain informed through the ezine and social media channels. Finally, I would like to thank the Surgical Affairs Management Team, Paula Mansell, Padraig Kelly, and Barry McGuire, for their ongoing guidance and collaboration. 

We look forward to continuing our work together in the next academic term and to supporting you in achieving your CPD and learning goals.

Ms Adina Orac 

RCSI CPD Operations Manager

Dear Colleagues,

Now that this year’s CPD Support Scheme Clinical Skills Programme has successfully concluded, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who made it possible.

An initiative of this scale requires immense collaboration, and its success is a testament to the dedication of everyone involved:

• To our NCHDs: Thank you for your active participation, enthusiasm, and commitment to advancing your clinical and operative skills. Your drive to deliver the highest standard of patient care is inspiring.
• To our Faculty: Thank you for generously sharing your expertise, time, and mentorship. Your guidance is invaluable in shaping the future of our surgical and medical workforce.
• To our Simulation Staff: Thank you for your technical expertise and seamless execution. You created a realistic, safe, and highly effective learning environment that is crucial for this programme's success.
• To our Administration Team: Thank you for the seamless coordination, endless logistics, and behind-the-scenes hard work that kept the entire programme running smoothly from start to finish.

Thank you all for your hard work, professionalism, and dedication to continuous professional development. We look forward to working with you all again next year!

Warm regards,

Prof Daragh Moneley

RCSI Surgical CPD Programme Lead

ECG interpretation is a key skill for doctors working in emergency departments, or those who are assessing deteriorating patients in wards or outpatient settings. 

Suitable for: SHOs and registrars working in emergency medicine and general and acute medicine, while also suitable for SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialities. 

This online course uses case discussion format to revise the basics of ECG interpretation for emergency medicine physicians.

For more information, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpdss/ecg-interpretation-in-the-emergency-department/course-details

The 6th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference took place on Friday, 22 May 2026 bringing together an inter-professional audience from around the world, joining our conference both in person at RCSI and online. 

Filled with engaging conversations throughout the day, fantastic workshops, and thought-provoking keynote sessions from Prof Mike Fray and Prof Marie Ward, our annual hybrid conversation showcased our thriving Human Factors in Patient Safety community and how much progress has been made within this space. 
 
We would like to thank everyone who attended both in-person and online, our keynote speakers, our co-chairs Dr Emily O'Dowd and Dr Dara O'Keeffe plus the fantastic team behind this years' conference. 

See you all next year! 

Sit the MRCS Part A examinations with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Did you know? MRCS Part A candidates worldwide sitting the examinations with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland receive a suite of MRCS Part A specific resources aimed at supporting your exam preparation. Benefits include:

• Free access to both TeachMe Surgery and TeachMe Anatomy
• 15% off Pastest MRCS Part A resources
• Free RCSI Affiliate Membership access to our MRCS dedicated resource portal

Don’t miss the opportunity to claim these resources before sitting MRCS Part A with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland For more information, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/professional-exams/surgery/resources-and-supports

Episode 9 Out Now – RCSI Safe and Sound – Professor Mike Fray

RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 9 of our RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast featuring Professor Mike Fray, Professor of Ergonomics and Assisted Performance, Loughborough University 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 9 is now available to listen on the below audio channels:

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zys1Mbf7FojYB4qdFwVPw

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/safe--sound-podcast1

Happy world Emergency Medicine day!

Here in the RCSI we deliver education and training to support emergency medicine trainees to become competent in performing point of care ultrasound, a vital skill for delivering excellence in patient care and a core competency for Emergency Medicine Consultants. Training includes core skills; ultrasound of abdominal aorta, echocardiography, vascular access and extended focused assessment with sonography in trauma (EFAST) and ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia.  

We are delighted to have designed and implemented an entirely novel, state of the art, electronic logbook for uploading  scans for review by trainers in real time, today @ No. 26.  This innovative digital solution will improve quality and safety standards for trainees, trainers and most importantly patients. 

Prof Kevin Barry and Prof Barry McGuire reflect on how the Robotic Surgery programme began, the milestones and challenges that shaped its journey, and the exciting developments driving it forward - from the launch of a new curriculum and advanced robotic technology to the opening of the new facility at 26 York Street.

They also discuss the appointment of a dedicated robotic surgical lead, the formation of the Robotics Committee, and their vision for the future as the programme continues to grow and evolve.

For more information, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/news/news-article/2026/02/rcsi-launches-national-robotic-surgery-curriculum 

Stay Tuned for the Full Episode 🔜 

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

We are all aware that rising numbers of patients are travelling abroad for surgery for a variety of reasons. But, regardless of the reason, surgery always carries risk and travelling abroad for surgery adds additional layers of risk. In this conversation, we want to help patients ask the right questions and find trusted information to be fully informed before making the decision to travel.

From personal stories to professional perspectives, the conversation takes an honest look at the factors that influence these choices and what they can mean for your health.

If you’re curious about the realities of seeking care overseas, this episode offers a grounded, thoughtful discussion to help you think it through. We'll inform about what you can expect and what to keep in mind before making the trip.

Dr Sumi Dunne, General Practitioner and Clinical Lecturer, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences hosts the discussion. Joining Sumi for this important conversation are: 

• Professor Deborah McNamara, President RCSI and Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 
• Professor Helen Heneghan, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin 
• Mr Jamie Martin-Smith, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Beaumont Hospital and Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown 
• Tracy Byrne, patient with a lived experience of medical travel 
• Alan Keogh, patient with a lived experience of medical travel 

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Catch up anytime at www.rcsi.com/myhealth, where you can watch or listen to past episodes.

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I’d appreciate it if you could take the opportunity to complete the Medical Council’s anonymous training survey for intern and trainee doctors.

For those who have not yet completed the survey, here is the link Medical Council Training Survey – Your Training, Your Voice! 

The deadline for completion has been extended until Wednesday 3 June.

The survey will facilitate anonymous feedback from interns and trainees to the Medical Council on an annual basis. It explores your experiences of medical education and training in Ireland, including how well sites support education and training, professional development, and overall wellbeing. Survey findings will identify what is working well and where improvements can be made across intern and postgraduate training, both nationally and at site level.

The survey is confidential, takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete, and is open until midnight on Wednesday 3 June. I’d be grateful if you could take the time to complete. Every completed survey strengthens the collective voice.

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. 

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. 

• Webinar Flyer 
• Abstract Guidelines

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.