We would like to congratulate you on being offered a place on the RCSI National Emergency Medicine Training Programme and wish you every success as you enter this exciting phase of your career.
In the coming weeks the Emergency Medicine Training team here in RCSI will be in touch with you in relation to your scheduled induction. In the meantime, we have outlined below a number of supports and resources that the RCSI have put in place to support your ongoing career development, these include:
POSTGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES – September 2026 intake
RCSI are committed to supporting the career of medical and surgical professionals at every stage of your career. We are pleased to announce that we now have a suite of postgraduate academic programmes in surgery and medicine to meet the needs of all healthcare professionals.
We are committed to delivering excellence in healthcare education by providing a range of Masters and Diploma Programmes dedicated to supporting the career development of Doctors in a wide range of specialties.
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Online PG Diploma/MSc. in Human Factors in Patient Safety – Part time (1/2 years)
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Suitable to:
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The programme is suitable for emergency medicine doctors, surgeons, physicians, anaesthesiologists, obstetricians, pharmacists, nurses and midwives working in the hospital setting, as well as safety and quality managers.
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Modules:
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PG Diploma – Year 1
- Error and Safety in Acute Healthcare
- Personal Effectiveness and Non-technical Skills
- Leadership of Process and Quality Improvement
- Professionalism and Advanced Communications
- Research Methods
MSc – Year 2 (Optional)
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More information
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Click here to learn more
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Deadline
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Please note: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and are open until all places have been filled. Early applications advised to avoid disappointment.
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Please note prospective applicants looking to apply for one of our academic programmes can apply for funding through the HSE TSS schemes link (up to €1,750 for a 1-year programme or €3,500 for two-year part time programmes).
All applications are assessed on a rolling basis and places offered accordingly (offers may be made subject to meeting all application criteria at a later time). For any queries please email surgerymarketing@rcsi.ie
RCSI CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
RCSI has developed a Continuous professional development programme that cover a broad range of courses for Non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) all of which are approved for HSE TSS funding.
Our programme in 2026-27 will offer over 120+ courses and will be available on our website in late July. Candidates can book a place on one of the current courses of find additional information from our website.
SELF PACED ONLINE COURSES:
Our self-paced online courses have been adapted for you to conveniently complete in your own time. With courses ranging from Clinical Trials, Medical Emergencies and much more. Click here to view our self paced courses.
EMNow TRAINING PORTAL
EMNow is a free access app – built by the RCSI specifically for emergency medicine NCHD’s – that supports training and serves as an information point for all elements of Emergency Medicine in Ireland.
Additional information can be accessed by visiting our website.
Podcasts
RCSI have developed 2 podcast series in Surgery and Human Factors that may of interest to you.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rcsi-safe-and-sound-podcast/id1712276119
https://www.rcsi.com/surgery/beyond-the-theatre-podcast
Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on cstem@rcsi.ie
Yours sincerely,
Mr James Binchy,
Vice Dean of Postgraduate Training in Emergency Medicine
