The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland formally launched Ireland’s first national curriculum for robotic surgical training during Charter Week in February, marking a major step forward in the structured development of robotic surgery education in Ireland.
This year saw a record level of interest in the Core Surgical Training Programme beginning in July 2026. A total of 510 candidates applied, with 261 invited to interview for 100 available training places.
With over two decades of dedicated service in surgical practice, education and leadership, he is deeply committed to enhancing training programmes, advocating for surgical research and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the surgical community.
Surgical research in Ireland has received a significant uplift as the Health Research Board (HRB) has funded two international surgical trials for the first time through its Investigator-Led Clinical Trials (ILCT) programme.
RCSI's Beyond the Theatre latest podcast addresses a number of topics designed to support those applying for Core Surgical Training and Tips and advice for those who have been recently appointed.
The National Clinical Programmes Annual Report 2025, published by RCSI, outlines the significant progress made by the Programmes over the past year in improving patient care, strengthening clinical governance and supporting more consistent service delivery across Ireland’s health system.
The RCSI National Clinical Programmes Annual Report 2025 is available here.
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland were pleased to welcome Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless to officially open 118 St Stephen’s Green.
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.
RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 6 of our Safe and Sound podcast is OUT NOW featuring DrJessica M RyanPhD, General Surgery (Hepatobiliary) Higher Specialist Trainee SH-CORE Study Coordinator.
Join RCSI for a special in‑person event on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 where we break down the realities of heart health in a way that’s friendly, practical and easy-to-understand.
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