SURGICAL TRAINING
 
Core Surgical Training Update: 2025 Intake & Surgical Bootcamp
 

The Core Surgical Training Programme continues to go from strength to strength, reflecting our ongoing commitment to training the next generation of skilled, compassionate, and patient-focused surgeons.

 
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Health and Well-being Supports Available
 

 
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NCHD Webinar Series
Autumn 2025
 

This series features a diverse range of topics aimed at enhancing your skills and knowledge in the healthcare field. Lead by insightful discussions with industry leaders. Key topics that cover the latest advancements and best practices in training and personal development.

 

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ISTG Silver Scalpel Award
 

The Irish Surgical Training Group hosted their annual Silver Scalpel Award Dinner on June 13th. The Silver Scalpel recognises a consultant surgeon who has made an extraordinary contribution to surgical training and mentorship over their career, as voted on by the trainees.

 
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100 surgical trainees take part in 13th annual RCSI Surgical Bootcamp
 

100 surgical trainees have taken part in the 13th annual Surgical Bootcamp which took place at the RCSI National Surgical and Clinical Skills Centre. The intensive course immersed the surgical trainees in the technical and non-technical skills they will need as they begin their practice as surgeons.

 
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Clinicians as Educators - Effective Teaching Skills
Register your interest - January 2026
 

Gain essential skills and knowledge to enhance your teaching skills as a clinician – Clinicians as Educators – Effective Teaching Skills (Micro-credential) – January 2026 intake – Open to doctors including Interns, NCHDs and Surgical Trainees

 
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Call for Abstracts Now Open - RCSI Millin Meeting 2025
 

The RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) will host the Millin meeting Research symposium to share its vision for shaping the future of surgical research in Ireland. 

 
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NEWS & EVENTS
 
 
Online PG Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety
Applications Closing 6 August
 

Applications for our online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety are closing soon, on 6 August. Our flexible programme is open to all professionals involved in healthcare.

 
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A Scholar's Perspective – Human Factors in Patient Safety
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
 

Join RCSI on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 from 6:00pm (Irish Time) whereby prospective attendees will have the opportunity to learn from past scholars on our flexible and inter-professional Online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety programme.  

 
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Brand-new Millin Programme Out Now – RCSI Millin Meeting 2025
 

Read RCSI’s brand-new event programme to learn more about our highly anticipated RCSI Millin Meeting 2025. From world-renown keynote speakers, our annual RCSI National Surgical Research Competition, Presentations and Surgical Trial updates, RCSI’ sessions dedicated on supporting surgeons and trainees, our prestigious 48th Millin Lecture and more, RCSI’s Millin Meeting on Friday, 14 November 2025 is one not to be missed. 

 
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Enrolment now open - CPD Support Scheme 2025.26
 

Please note that enrolment for our 2025/26 CPD Support Scheme is now open. This year’s programme includes a wide range of courses for NCHD's in surgery and emergency medicine.

 
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The 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference
Friday, 26 September 2025
 

The 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety conference will bring together a community of Human Factors in Patient Safety advocates across Ireland and abroad. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights from Human Factors experts. The theme for this years conference is People in Patient Safety.

 
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Brand-new MRCS 2026 Calendar – Out Now
 

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new MRCS 2026 Calendar. Key dates include our MRCS Part A, MRCS Part B OSCE (Domestic and International), and MRCS Part B Preparation Course.

 
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Interested in Robotic Surgery News, Events and Courses
Robotic Surgery News, Events and Courses
 

Register your interest with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland today to join our global robotic surgery community.

 
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XXXIV Waterford Surgical October Meeting (WSOM)
Saturday, 11 October 2025
 

We are delighted to announce that abstract submissions are now open for the XXXIV Waterford Surgical October Meeting (WSOM), which will take place on Saturday, 11th October 2025 at the Health Sciences Building, South East Technological University (SETU), Cork Road, Waterford.

 
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50th Sir Peter Freyer Memorial Lecture & Surgical Symposium
 

The 50th Sir Peter Freyer Memorial Lecture & Surgical Symposium is taking place Friday 5, and Saturday 6 September 2025.

 
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In this issue
Core Surgical Training Update: 2025 Intake & Surgical Bootcamp
 
 
Health and Well-being Supports Available
 
 
NCHD Webinar Series
 
 
ISTG Silver Scalpel Award
 
 
100 surgical trainees take part in 13th annual RCSI Surgical Bootcamp
 
 
Clinicians as Educators - Effective Teaching Skills
 
 
Call for Abstracts Now Open - RCSI Millin Meeting 2025
 
 
Surgical Trainee Supports Survey 2025
 
 
Trainee Spotlight: Ms Arielle Pierre, ST5 Trainee in the Colorectal Department
 
 
Online PG Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety
 
 
A Scholar's Perspective – Human Factors in Patient Safety
 
 
Brand-new Millin Programme Out Now – RCSI Millin Meeting 2025
 
 
Enrolment now open - CPD Support Scheme 2025.26
 
 
The 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference
 
 
Brand-new MRCS 2026 Calendar – Out Now
 
 
Interested in Robotic Surgery News, Events and Courses
 
 
XXXIV Waterford Surgical October Meeting (WSOM)
 
 
50th Sir Peter Freyer Memorial Lecture & Surgical Symposium
Contact Us

If you would like to contact us please do so at surgicalaffairs@rcsi.ie.