Faculty of Surgical Trainers - Trainer eZine Issue #6

Faculty of Surgical Trainers - Trainer eZine Issue #6 https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/ en-us 21 Oct 2022 12:46:22 IST 21 Oct 2022 12:46:22 IST https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/rss.xml Newsweaver surgicaltrainers@rcsi.ie (RCSI - Department of Surgical Affairs) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Give your Feedback https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/igj40y3ms4z?lang=en?rss=true The annual Surgical Trainer Survey is currently underway, the key objective of which is to listen and learn about the surgical training environment and how the College can continue to support trainers. 09 Jun 2020 12:00:00 IST d8e47500d4cc37eae49ba43ba6c53bf2 Feature Article - image left The annual Surgical Trainer Survey is currently underway, the key objective of which is to listen and learn about the surgical training environment and how the College can continue to support trainers. The annual Surgical Trainer Survey is currently underway, the key objective of which is to listen and learn about the surgical training environment and how the College can continue to support trainers.   The delivery of high-quality Surgical Training is only possible with the commitment and expertise of Surgical Trainers throughout the country. The Training Programmes are dependent on the continued engagement of trainers in teaching, recruitment and exams.   This year, the survey is seeking information on the continued impact on training following Covid and the consequential impact on log-book numbers, as well as a number of other key themes such as increasing training numbers, less than full-time training and how Trainers can be better supported in their roles.   The survey can be found <a style="color: #e03e2d; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/h9a02nfz4kw/external">here</a>.   On behalf of Professor Kevin Barry, Director of National Surgical Training Programme, Department of Surgical Affairs http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/33/ff729b0b382e2dd2087085.png Become an MRCS Examiner https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/1sgdein7c33?lang=en?rss=true RCSI is currently recruiting for new clinical examiners in Ireland, Bahrain, Malaysia and UAE to join our committee and examine in upcoming MRCS B examinations. 19 Oct 2022 12:00:00 IST 003f6ad0afa7a9bea2189f7ee9bcae75 One Column Articles - image right RCSI is currently recruiting for new clinical examiners in Ireland, Bahrain, Malaysia and UAE to join our committee and examine in upcoming MRCS B examinations. RCSI is currently recruiting for new clinical examiners in Ireland, Bahrain, Malaysia and UAE to join our committee and examine in upcoming MRCS B examinations. Eligibility criteria for clinical examiners can be seen below: <ol style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Fellow (including Fellow ad eundem) of one of the four Royal Surgical Colleges.</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Hold or have held full consultant status (not a locum post) for at least two years post CCT or equivalent.</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Able to complete one term of office before retirement i.e. one full term (six years including a probationary year). Two further terms of five years may be approved.</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Engaged in active clinical/academic practice. If an examiner wishes to continue to examine beyond the point at which they demit from active practice, they should meet the expectations and requirements of all examiners, with the exception that they are no longer in active practice, but they have maintained a licence to practise with the GMC. International examiners will be required to meet the regulatory requirements of their country’s governing body.</li> </ol> Prospective examiners looking to apply will need to complete the relevant application form and send it to <a style="color: #e03e2d; text-decoration: underline;" href="mailto:courtofexaminers@rcsi.ie">courtofexaminers@rcsi.ie</a>. For more information, click <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/1i9tf06968h/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/d6/2bf9a778c0e7c294bdeebf.png PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship, funded by Olympus https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/17s01gscp2a?lang=en?rss=true The PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship is a prestigious bursary awarded by RCSI to promote female participation in surgical training at fellowship level. 27 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT 3db4f0a9a2d52faabdccec6635f8047f One Column Articles - image right The PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship is a prestigious bursary awarded by RCSI to promote female participation in surgical training at fellowship level.  The PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship is a prestigious bursary awarded by RCSI to promote female participation in surgical training at fellowship level. We hope this will in turn support the acquisition of additional surgical skills and knowledge that will contribute to the advancement of surgical science and practice in the island of Ireland. The successful candidate will be awarded a Fellowship of €45,000 for one year. She will also be awarded the RCSI PROGRESS Fellowship Medal and her name will be added to the Fellowship in Surgery board, displayed in RCSI. The Fellowship will be presented at the annual RCSI Charter Day Meeting. The application deadline for the PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship is Monday, 7 November 2022.   Further information can be found <a style="color: #e03e2d; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/v8fmif1b5lt/external">here.</a> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/81/6eb19b332cc2e0767a227d.jpg South East "Doing the Rounds" Roadshow https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/1oay8bshok0?lang=en?rss=true Professor Laura Viani, RCSI President, the Department of Surgical Affairs and our Fellows and Members team will be at the RCSI Education Facility, Waterford Regional Hospital for our first 'Doing the Rounds' Road Show. 28 Jun 2022 12:00:00 IST 71df62641a2647bfa532e62b36c344c8 One Column Articles - image right Thursday, 27 October 2022 Professor Laura Viani, RCSI President, the Department of Surgical Affairs and our Fellows and Members team will be at the RCSI Education Facility, Waterford Regional Hospital for our first 'Doing the Rounds' Road Show. Professor Laura Viani, RCSI President, the Department of Surgical Affairs and our Fellows and Members team will be at the RCSI Education Facility, Waterford Regional Hospital for our first 'Doing the Rounds' Road Show.   President Viani would like to extend an invitation to our surgical Fellows and Members, Trainees and NCHD's from University Hospital Waterford, Wexford General Hospital, South Tipperary General Hospital and St Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny to attend so that she can meet with you and listen to your concerns about local issue Date: Thursday, 27 October 2022  Time: 5pm to 7pm Location: RCSI Education Facility, Waterford Regional Hospital <a style="color: #e03e2d; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/o2asmiicjgg/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP: click here</a> Note:  There are 2 CPD points awarded to attendees at this event   <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" align="center"><hr align="center" size="5" width="100%" /></div> AGENDA Professor Laura Viani, President, RCSI  – Welcome Professor Simon Cross as local representative: Overview of surgical service delivery and capacity in the region Past, Present and Future Facilitator: Professor Fiachra J. Cooke Overview of the concerns of the Surgical community in the regional Update from University Hospital Waterford Rep. Update from St Luke's General Hospital Kilkenny Rep. Update from Wexford General Hospital Rep. Update from South Tipperary General Hospital Rep.  RCSI Surgery Update What RCSI is doing to support our surgical colleagues in the South East Mr Kieran Ryan, Managing Director Surgical Affairs, RCSI Q&A Open Forum <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/1uj6b22hsvu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download event flyer</a> Professor Viani also hopes that you will join her for dinner locally after the meeting. If you have any queries, please contact me at <a style="color: #e03e2d; text-decoration: underline;" href="mailto:catherinejordan@rcsi.ie">catherinejordan@rcsi.ie</a> or at <a style="color: #e03e2d; text-decoration: underline;" href="mailto:fellows@rcsi.com">fellows@rcsi.com</a>.  http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/a6/81e86b19b79d0d2af928c7.jpg RCSI opens applications for Surgery and Emergency Medicine training programmes https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/xjqc7bb7ygb?lang=en?rss=true RCSI has opened applications for its National Training Programmes in both Surgery and Emergency Medicine commencing in July 2023. 16 Jun 2020 12:00:00 IST 75c5da9010a5ca1a6502700f56756825 One Column Articles - image right Closing date 17 November 2022 RCSI has opened applications for its National Training Programmes in both Surgery and Emergency Medicine commencing in July 2023. RCSI has opened applications for its National Training Programmes in both Surgery and Emergency Medicine commencing in July 2023. RCSI's internationally recognised training programmes ensure the highest standards of medical practice in Ireland by delivering high-quality accredited training through state of the art facilities, fellowship opportunities and extensive trainee supports. Applications for the Surgery and Emergency Medicine Training Programmes are now open and will close on Thursday, 17 November 2022. For further information on how to apply, please click <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/17g0ppabgbn/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/d0/98ac1ff925592e2958c9bd.png Monthly National Neurotrauma Webinar https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/be0yo3rq43h?lang=en?rss=true Join us on Wednesday, 2 November 2022 at 6pm for our monthly National Neurotrauma Webinar. 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 IST fc0fb300fdfb6e6ac6348e33144b6de4 One Column Articles - image right Wednesday, 2 November 2022 Join us on Wednesday, 2 November 2022 at 6pm for our monthly National Neurotrauma Webinar.  Join us on Wednesday, 2 November 2022 at 6pm for our monthly National Neurotrauma Webinar.    Title: Monthly National Neurotrauma Webinar – 6pm Wednesday 2 November 2022   This webinar will include contributions from: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Welcome - Session Chair: Professor Mohsen Javadpour. National Neurosurgical Centre, Beaumont Hospital.</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Case Presentation 1: Professor Donncha O'Brien, Consultant Neurosurgeon, National Neurosurgical Centre, Beaumont Hospital "a major head and c spine injury combined"</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Case Presentation 2: TBC</li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> Q&A</li> </ul> To register for the webinar, in order to receive CPD credits, please click <a style="color: #e03e2d; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/185gwniu9ez/external">here</a>. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/cc/d9358b9345b5255ec41fa7.jpg RCSI & ISTG Careers Morning https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/vxdffjphnb0?lang=en?rss=true RCSI Surgery in collaboration with ISTG will hold a careers day on Saturday, 19 November from 9am to 12:30pm in the Albert Theatre, RCSI. 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 IST 99645291628d53a933b4622cbdd5c9e1 One Column Articles - image right Saturday, 19 November 2022 RCSI Surgery in collaboration with ISTG will hold a careers day on Saturday, 19 November from 9am to 12:30pm in the Albert Theatre, RCSI. <span class="EOP SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 20.7px;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":100,"335559739":100,"335559740":276}">  <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; direction: ltr; color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;">RCSI Surgery in collaboration with ISTG will hold a careers day on Saturday, 19 November from 9am to 12:30pm in the Albert Theatre, RCSI. <span class="EOP SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 20.7px;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":100,"335559739":100,"335559740":276}">  <p class="Paragraph SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;">  </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; direction: ltr; color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;">This careers morning will be aimed at medical students, interns, and SHOs with an interest in a career in surgery. Trainees from each surgical specialty give talks outlining what the training and career in their chosen specialty is really like, with a breakout session after to provide more informal opportunities for discussion. <span class="EOP SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 20.7px;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":100,"335559739":100,"335559740":276}">  <p class="Paragraph SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;">  </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; direction: ltr; color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;">The Aspiring Surgeons Research Symposium is a pivotal part of the day, providing an opportunity for students and trainees alike to present original works. <span class="EOP SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 20.7px;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":100,"335559739":100,"335559740":276}">  <p class="Paragraph SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;">  </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; direction: ltr; color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;">For more information, visit: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; cursor: text;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/ick1e7tptsa/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://istg.ie/home/events/</a><span class="EOP SCXW226814893 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 20.7px;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":100,"335559739":100,"335559740":276}">  </div> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/e4/d45e2ed3a66849a240182c.jpg President’s webinar: Join us on 16 November 2022 https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/wnao59gyi38?lang=en?rss=true As part of our suite of resources, RCSI hosts a regular, 40-minute webinar series which aims to update surgical teams on the latest developments and what it means for them. These webinars are free to attend. 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 IST 6295f80cb836ab9e6c34d91b9f12ccd2 One Column Articles - image right As part of our suite of resources, RCSI hosts a regular, 40-minute webinar series which aims to update surgical teams on the latest developments and what it means for them. These webinars are free to attend.  <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; direction: ltr; color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;">As part of our suite of resources, RCSI hosts a regular, 40-minute webinar series which aims to update surgical teams on the latest developments and what it means for them. These webinars are free to attend.  <p class="Paragraph SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;">  </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; direction: ltr; color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div class="TableContainer Ltr SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 2px 0px 2px -5px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow: visible; position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center;"> <table class="Table TableStaticStyles Ltr TableWordWrap SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; user-select: text; table-layout: fixed; width: 79.456%; overflow: visible; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; 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overflow: visible;"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr;"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: center;">16 November 2022<span class="EOP SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 19.425px;" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":2,"335551620":2,"335559740":259}">  </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr;"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; 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vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: center;">Details to follow <a class="Hyperlink SCXW124299645 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; cursor: text; color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/h3en4fl1pbr/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>  </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/25/9f8e3163c4ce78ae609a80.jpg RCSI announces new clinical fellowship for surgical trainees and medical professionals with Operation Childlife https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/vafu39goatv?lang=en?rss=true RCSI and Operation Childlife have announced a new Fellowship aimed at supporting surgical trainees or medical professionals in gaining additional expertise by participating in international paediatric healthcare missions. 09 Jun 2020 12:00:00 IST b76400da39ee67eabc012eaa1ddefcd7 One Column Articles - image right RCSI and Operation Childlife have announced a new Fellowship aimed at supporting surgical trainees or medical professionals in gaining additional expertise by participating in international paediatric healthcare missions. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">RCSI and Operation Childlife have announced a new Fellowship aimed at supporting surgical trainees or medical professionals in gaining additional expertise by participating in international paediatric healthcare missions. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Launching in 2023, the <a style="box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; color: #000000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/1tsoya399hz/external">Operation Childlife Travel Fellowship</a> will provide surgical trainees and medical professionals with important clinical experience within international regions while providing surgical and/or clinical healthcare to children in developing countries. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">The successful surgical trainee/medical professional will join the <a class="external-link" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; color: #000000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/1i5s8l357o0/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="sr-only" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: -1px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px);">Opens in new windowOperation Childlife</a> healthcare team, led by Irish-based hospital consultants, doctors and nurses who plan and deliver two-week programmes of care, in Vietnam, Tanzania, Mongolia or Jordan. The successful candidate will receive up to €3,000 financial support towards travel and accommodation costs associated with the placement. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">The Operation Childlife Clinical Travel Fellowship is now open for applications. <a style="box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; color: #000000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/1tsoya399hz/external">Potential applicants can learn more here</a>. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Applicants must submit both a completed application form and a copy of their curriculum vitae to <a style="box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; color: #e03e2d; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="mailto:cmcguinness@rcsi.com">Caroline McGuinness</a>, Associate Director of Postgraduate Training, RCSI Surgery. The deadline for applications is Monday, 7 November 2022. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/ad/0eb263d73baf6aafa63e94.jpg HSE National Policy and Procedure for Safe Surgery launched at RCSI https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/z27fqw9vsxv?lang=en?rss=true The revised National Policy and Procedure for Safe Surgery has been recently launched in RCSI. The Policy, developed by the National Clinical Programmes, endorses the principles of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist (2008) and the HSE Patient Safety Strategy 2019-2024 to ensure that all patients undergoing surgical procedures, do so safely. 17 Oct 2022 12:00:00 IST 17bb9220463e1a629a2c917ba4722e8b One Column Articles - image right The revised National Policy and Procedure for Safe Surgery has been recently launched in RCSI. The Policy, developed by the National Clinical Programmes, endorses the principles of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist (2008) and the HSE Patient Safety Strategy 2019-2024 to ensure that all patients undergoing surgical procedures, do so safely. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">The revised National Policy and Procedure for Safe Surgery has been recently launched in RCSI. The Policy, developed by the National Clinical Programmes, endorses the principles of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist (2008) and the HSE Patient Safety Strategy 2019-2024 to ensure that all patients undergoing surgical procedures, do so safely. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">The guidelines, which are based on best practice and evidence, introduce key safety steps that should be incorporated into the operating theatre department, which will support the development of a safety culture and communication for operating teams. It applies to all patients undergoing surgery in the Irish hospital setting and all healthcare staff involved in the surgical patient pathway. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">The safety steps for safe surgery, include briefing and debriefing to accompany sign in, time out and sign out. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Mr Kenneth Mealy, Co Lead for the National Clinical Programme in Surgery at RCSI, said: “Safe patient care should be central to everything that we do in surgery. Understanding that surgical error often arises from both system and individual failure, the <a style="box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; color: #000000; text-decoration: underline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/1u67k2hyzt8/external">HSE National Policy and Procedure for Safe Surgery 2022</a> defines ‘best practice’ at an organisational level in order to support surgical teams in their work. While the original WHO Surgical Safety Checklist forms the basis of this policy, the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us of the need to periodically update and adapt all healthcare policies to reflect local use and changing circumstances. I urge all perioperative governance groups to disseminate this updated Policy and Procedure for Safe Surgery to all those working with patients along the surgical pathway.” <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">The HSE has committed to supporting services to maintain safe practices of care within high-risk environments such as surgery, to ensure that the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient and on the correct site on every occasion. Every member of the healthcare team involved in the patient pathway has a role to play in ensuring patient safety. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Dr Michael Dockery, Clinical Lead, National Clinical Programme for Anaesthesia, HSE, said: “This policy is an important update which will further improve the safety of patients undergoing surgery in Ireland and is to be welcomed for that reason.”  <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Mr Paddy Kenny, Joint Clinical Lead for the National Clinical Programme for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, HSE, said: “The programme welcomes and is delighted to support the updated policy on safe surgery. This is an important piece of work as patient safety is a key priority for the national clinical programme. The development of a checklist will ensure better communication within the team and better patient outcomes.”  <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Dr Orla Healy, National Clinical Director of Quality and Patient Safety, HSE, said: “The National Quality Patient Safety Directorate are very pleased to endorse the launch of this policy. This policy forms a critical component in supporting the HSE patient safety vision that all patients will consistently receive the safest possible care, while recognising the complexity and risks associated with the delivery of that care. This policy provides guidance for safe practice throughout the surgical patient pathway and introduces key safety steps that can be incorporated into the operating theatre. Patient safety can be maximised and incidents minimised. The critical safety steps proposed are intended to support the development of a safety culture for operating departments and teams.” <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">The National Policy and Procedure for Safe Surgery 2022 provides a framework for improving communication and teamwork in surgical departments. It can also assist in changing the culture in operating departments by emphasising the importance of listening to all team members and valuing their contribution.  <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">This review was coordinated by the National Clinical Programmes for Anaesthesia in collaboration with the National Clinical Programme for Surgery, the National Clinical Programme for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, stakeholders and patient representatives.  <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">The revised National Policy and Procedure for Safe Surgery and the accompanying audit tool are <a style="box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; color: #000000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/bdku2ysdhfu/external">available to view here</a>. L-R: Dr Michael Dockery, Clinical Lead for NCP in Anaesthesia; Aileen O’Brien, Nurse Lead in NCP Anaesthesia; Mr Ken Mealy, Co-Lead for NCPS and Past President of RCSI; and Dr Orla Healy, National Clinical Director of Quality and Patient Safety in the HSE. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/93/c203e25ee4284aa5c9c044.jpg Professor Oscar Traynor inducted into American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/q8u770vevc7?lang=en?rss=true Professor Oscar Traynor, Professor of Postgraduate Surgical Education at RCSI, has been inducted into the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, an honorary distinction that recognises surgeon educators who have devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premiere leaders in their respective fields. 17 Oct 2022 12:00:00 IST 8d421a8a255b2d2a948d2c79a152aaa9 One Column Articles - image right Professor Oscar Traynor, Professor of Postgraduate Surgical Education at RCSI, has been inducted into the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, an honorary distinction that recognises surgeon educators who have devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premiere leaders in their respective fields. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Professor Oscar Traynor, Professor of Postgraduate Surgical Education at RCSI, has been inducted into the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, an honorary distinction that recognises surgeon educators who have devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premiere leaders in their respective fields. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators works to advance the science and practice of education across all surgical specialties. The Academy has more than 50 international members, representing 24 countries outside of the US. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Members actively engage in advancing the Academy’s programmes and goals, which included advancing the science and practice of innovative lifelong surgical education, training and scholarship, fostering the exchange of creative ideas and collaboration and positively impact quality and patient safety through lifelong surgical education and training. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Spanning more than 20 years, Professor Traynor's career in RCSI and Irish surgical training has been long and distinguished. During his tenure as Dean of Postgraduate Surgical Training and Education, Professor Traynor oversaw many changes in the delivery of surgical training in Ireland, including structured operative skills training, surgical boot camp for new core trainees, the establishment of a centralised application and selection process using innovative aptitude and objective measurement techniques, the implementation of the intercollegiate surgical curriculum across all specialties and the creation of online e-learning programmes for surgical trainees. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;"><a style="box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; color: #000000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/1n3vvm670vl/external">Professor Traynor</a> founded the Irish Liver Transplant Programme with the Department of Health in 1990 and served as Director of the programme for more than 25 years until he retired from clinical practice. Under his leadership, the centre performed more than 1,000 liver transplant procedures expanding from 14 transplants per year in 1993 to more than 65 transplants per year, with outcomes that match the best results obtained in the United Kingdom and Europe. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">He guided the centre to become the nationally designated centre for pancreatic cancer surgery, and the principle centre for major hepatobiliary resectional surgery.  <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Professor Laura Viani, President of RCSI, said: “I wish to extend my sincerest congratulations to Professor Traynor on the occasion of his induction into the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. Professor Traynor is a leader in surgery, in research and in surgical education. As a result of his innovations in surgical training, Ireland is now world-renowned in training surgeons of the highest quality. As a member of the Academy, Professor Traynor will influence surgical education globally and we wish him every success with this important work.” <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, FSACME, MAMSE, Director of the ACS Division of Education and co-chair of the Steering Committee of the Academy, said: “This Academy of preeminent surgeon educators has been making landmark contributions to surgical education and is introducing many transformational changes in surgical education that will endure into the future. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 26px; font-size: 18px; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif;">“We look forward to leveraging the expertise of the members as we explore innovations that will continue to advance the field of surgical education and positively impact the careers of surgical educators.”  http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/11/e7a84e5e4d685c19ee0ef2.jpg