Limited places left - Course Agenda confirmed -  RCSI Core Clinical Communication Skills for Aspiring Surgeons

Looking at outperforming within your MRCS Part B Communications stations?

Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Please note the Course Agenda for our MRCS Part B Communications Stations Masterclass has now been confirmed and can be seen below.

Prof Peter Gillen, MCh FRCSI, Associate Professor of Surgery, will lead out on our RCSI MRCS Part B Communications masterclass whereby the following will be covered:

• Emotional intelligence testing and MCQs on communication skills
• Didactic Communication skills training in the areas of gathering, giving and telephone consultations
• “Fish-bowl” demonstrations of patient interactions using a combination of simulated and virtual patient interactions. 

To confirm your place, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpdss/mrcs-part-b-preparation/course-details

Further information

Interested in significantly improving your Core Communications skills to perform exceptionally within Communication Stations within the MRCS Part B OSCE Examination?

RCSI’s interactive 1-day MRCS Part B preparation course is designed to support aspiring surgeons in developing essential communication skills critical for clinical practice and examination success.

Participants will focus on key areas including establishing rapport, gathering and delivering information effectively, and communicating by telephone.

Through realistic mock patient interviews, MRCS Part B candidates will have the opportunity to apply these skills to enhance both confidence and performance.

To register, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpdss/mrcs-part-b-preparation/course-details

For any queries, please email surgerymarketing@rcsi.ie

Kind regards,

RCSI Surgery