As we come to the end of another year, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you for the professionalism, dedication and leadership you continue to demonstrate in your role as surgical trainers. Your commitment to shaping the next generation of surgeons is an invaluable contribution to the future of surgical care in Ireland.
Surgical innovator and educator, Professor Oscar Traynor FRCSI was honoured at a recent reception marking his retirement. We were delighted to have the opportunity to catch up with Prof. Traynor who shared his insights into the evolution of surgical practice and training as well as his ‘to-do’ list for retirement.
*First published in Surgical Bulletin on 11 December 2025
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is pleased to announce that registrations for the upcoming Charter Meeting from 10-14 February 2026 are now open.
The Charter Meeting programme is also available which outlines all key sessions within the packed agenda of talks.
The Early Career Surgical Network (ECSN) held an in-person event at the RCSI on Friday 5th December, this was an opportunity for newly appointed surgeons to hear from experts in the field.
For further information on the Early Career Surgical Network” please email ecsn@rcsi.com
Applications are now open for Advanced Train the Trainer Masterclass: Skills for Supporting Trainees in Difficulty which will take place on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
Calling all Consultants, Trainees and NCHDs working in Irish hospitals! You are invited to take part in Wellbeing 2: A National Study of Wellbeing of Hospital Doctors in Ireland.
Integrated Guidance on Health Clearance of Healthcare Workers and the Management of Healthcare Workers Living with Bloodborne Viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV).
Applications for our flexible part-time, inter-disciplinary and online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety are now open for September 2026 intake.
Applications for the next MRCS Part A examination in April 2026 is now open whereby candidates can sit the MRCS Part A examination with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland worldwide via Pearson VUE.
Join RCSI on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 for our Masterclass in Basic and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgical Techniques aimed at HPB Registrars, General Surgeons and Surgical NCHDs who have completed at least two years of surgical training.
RCSI is delighted to announce that we are back with Episode 2, featuring Captain Niall Downey FRCSI, Pilot, Safety and Error Management Expert, TEDx Speaker, of our Safe and Sound podcast. With a high number of listeners from across different countries and specialties, Season 3 will again provide a spotlight on key pillars within the ecosystem of Human Factors in Patient Safety
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