At RCSI, we are committed to supporting you throughout every stage of your training journey. In line with this commitment, we have recently introduced a range of enhanced supports designed to meet your evolving needs.
Ms Arielle Pierre, ST5 Trainee in the Colorectal Department at University Hospital Waterford gives us insight into the surgical training programme, her current colorectal surgery career, and life outside of surgery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.