Trainees eZine - Trainee eZine March 2023

Trainees eZine - Trainee eZine March 2023 https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/ en-us 31 Mar 2023 02:46:07 IST 31 Mar 2023 02:46:07 IST https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/rss.xml Newsweaver surgerymarketing@rcsi.ie (RCSI - Department of Surgical Affairs) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Watch back: Becoming a Standout Surgeon https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/14t38ggqvv2?lang=en?rss=true Experts in the surgical field joined the RCSI Fellows and Members Office for its 'Becoming a Standout Surgeon' event last month as part of the RCSI Charter Meeting 2023. 28 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST b977ef96b8f109a938f999dc339cc2bc Feature Article - image left Experts in the surgical field joined the RCSI Fellows and Members Office for its 'Becoming a Standout Surgeon' event last month as part of the RCSI Charter Meeting 2023. <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;">Experts in the surgical field joined the RCSI Fellows and Members Office for its 'Becoming a Standout Surgeon' event last month as part of the RCSI Charter Meeting 2023. <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 aim of the event was to raise awareness amongst medical students, surgical trainees, interns, NCHDs and junior doctors of the opportunities available through the new RCSI affiliate membership programme and to provide guidance on pursuing a successful career in 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;">Affiliate Membership of RCSI provides those considering a career in surgery and trainee surgeons with exclusive access to a range of ‘member-only’ services aimed at supporting and supplementing their personal, practical, academic and professional development in the surgical field. <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 David Healy, RCSI Council Member, was joined by an expert panel to discuss key surgical topics to guide the potential future surgical training programme applicants in the audience and provide them with an insight into the standards and the level of competition in the field.  <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 panel of speakers, addressing an audience of more than 100, at the event included: Professor Kevin Barry, Director of National Surgical Training Programmes, RCSI; Mr Dara Kavanagh, Chair of the Core Surgical Training committee, RCSI; Ms Jessica Ryan, Irish Surgical Training Group (ISTG) President and Higher Surgical Trainee, RCSI; and Ms Ciara Tallon, Career Designer, RCSI. [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/6FMbldqQ46I ] http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/4e/3d71465f002a37f9fe431b.jpg Operation Childlife Travel Fellowship awarded to Dr Danielle McLaughlin and Dr Dawn Deacy https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1sqxb0tdn3w?lang=en?rss=true This prestigious bursary, awarded jointly by RCSI and Operation Childlife aims at supporting surgical trainees or medical professionals in gaining additional expertise by participating in international paediatric healthcare missions, while also conducting research into the areas of altruism and global health in collaboration with local medical professional and Operation Childlife members. 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST 6f59b40d6a2acf23379b82470aca73f1 One Column Articles - image right <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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 prestigious bursary, awarded jointly by RCSI and Operation Childlife aims at supporting surgical trainees or medical professionals in gaining additional expertise by participating in international paediatric healthcare missions, while also conducting research into the areas of altruism and global health in collaboration with local medical professional and Operation Childlife members. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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 Danielle McLaughlin and Dr Dawn Deacy have been announced by Operation Childlife and RCSI as the first recipients of the Operation Childlife Fellowship. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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 prestigious bursary, awarded jointly by RCSI and <a class="external-link" style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #000000; box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1psok24nqap/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://operationchildlife.com/"><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>, aims at supporting surgical trainees or medical professionals in gaining additional expertise by participating in international paediatric healthcare missions, while also conducting research into the areas of altruism and global health in collaboration with local medical professional and Operation Childlife members. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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 McLaughlin, who has recently completed Higher Specialist Training in <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/clzh992zzc0/external" data-canonicalurl="https://www.rcsi.com/surgery/training/surgery/paediatric-surgery/overview">Paediatric Surgery</a> at RCSI, is currently undertaking subspecialty training as a locum consultant paediatric surgeon in the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Her academic achievements are reflected in a number of awards and prizes, the completion of a PhD, as well as over 40 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. She has particular interests in leadership, mentorship, quality improvement and simulation training. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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 Deacy is undertaking GP training in Dublin, due for completion in 2026, and is currently posted in Beaumont Hospital. She holds an honours degree in mathematics and had previously undertaken training in paediatric surgery at RCSI. She is a medical director of Hand in Hand, a children’s charity and has volunteered in Tanzania with paediatric patients from Children’s Health Ireland. She has postgraduate qualifications in medical device science, has a master’s degree in bioinnovation from the University of Galway and is completing a diploma in children’s health with the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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 Murphy said: “I am enthused by the honour and opportunity afforded to me by the award of this fellowship. Exposure to global surgery has influenced my drive and dedication for training in paediatric surgery. I view this fellowship as a formalised route to establish a relationship with Operation Childlife, to understand the needs and challenges that missions embrace, and so form a beginning to a consultant career marked by altruism and involvement in global surgery provision.” <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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 Deacy said: “I am beyond excited to have received the fellowship. I have admired the work of Operation Childlife for many years and am delighted to have the opportunity to join their team.” <h2 style="background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Heavy; line-height: 1.3; color: #3f3f3f; margin: 0px 0px 22px; font-size: 28px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; display: block;">Upskilling professionals</h2> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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;">Operation Childlife is an Irish based charity with the vision 'that all children deserve compassionate and expert healthcare, which should be delivered in their own environment'. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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;">To this end, Operation Childlife brings bring life-saving and transforming surgeries and other healthcare initiatives to children in low and middle-income countries, while also educating and upskilling local medical professionals, thereby adding capacity and making local healthcare systems more sustainable. <h2 style="background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Heavy; line-height: 1.3; color: #3f3f3f; margin: 0px 0px 22px; font-size: 28px; padding: 0px; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; display: block;">Global health</h2> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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;">Operation Childlife’s mission, vision and values are all driven by medical altruism, which underpins all of their activities and a central goal of their operation is to encourage and grow a commitment to altruism amongst medical students, trainees and professionals. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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;">Operation Childlife operates to best international practice and wish to be both evidence-based and to contribute to the evidence base in the areas of medical altruism and global health. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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 fellowship reflects RCSI’s commitment to improving health and well-being, which is Sustainable Development Goal 3. The institution <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/thleuikoljo/external" data-canonicalurl="https://www.rcsi.com/society/un-sustainable-development-goals">has a track-record in supporting the global effort to improve access to safe and timely surgical care</a> in communities with significant unmet need. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; 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;">Find more information about the Operation Childlife Clinical Travel Fellowship <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/12bs5335q41/external" data-canonicalurl="https://www.rcsi.com/surgery/training/fellowship-opportunities/operation-childlife-clinical-travel-fellowship">here</a>. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/9e/d50608f5c076736e356c3e.jpg RCSI-NSRSC Surgical Trial Embark Award https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/100o5ueqdlt?lang=en?rss=true The NSRSC are launching the Surgical Trial Embark Award in order to provide support to trainee and early career surgeons to undertake an Investigator-Led Trial. 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT 03125103a45dc1a94e12d995f183d994 One Column Articles - image right The NSRSC are launching the Surgical Trial Embark Award in order to provide support to trainee and early career surgeons to undertake an Investigator-Led Trial. The NSRSC are launching the Surgical Trial Embark Award in order to provide support to trainee and early career surgeons to undertake an Investigator-Led Trial. <div class="nw_summary_wrapper" style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;">   A key objective of the RCSI-National Surgical Research Support Centre is to develop a portfolio of multicentre surgical trials in Ireland. We are particularly looking to encourage trainee and early career surgeons to conduct surgical research and trials so that it becomes an integral component of their career. We understand the challenges faced by many who wish to participate in research but lack the necessary supports including time, funding and infrastructure to undertake this.   To see further details and apply, please click <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/27p4zvf8z29/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.   Closing date: 28-April-2023 For queries contact us at <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="mailto:NSRSC@rcsi.ie">NSRSC@rcsi.ie</a>   Kind regards Anne-Marie Byrne (Programme Manager NSRSC) &  Stewart Walsh (Clinical Lead NSRSC) </div> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/31/5daf41c36d78ce7047a3ac.jpg Core Training Recruitment Update https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1x6uc0lg1kn?lang=en?rss=true The CST intake for July 2023 is now complete and feedback has been circulated to all applicants. 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST d1eb16b3e7f5aa214f6fda4f1302098b One Column Articles - image right The CST intake for July 2023 is now complete and feedback has been circulated to all applicants. CST INTAKE The CST intake for July 2023 is now complete and feedback has been circulated to all applicants. This year, there were 286 submitted applications, 229 were called to interview with 215 attending.    Interviews were held remotely via Microsoft Teams over the week of 20 February with over 100 Consultant trainers who participated in the process.   80 Candidates have been appointed and have received their year one allocations for July 2023 to July 2024 across the 10 main teaching hospitals.   Gender breakdown    <img src="http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/28/94edcbdcd4169f2bb0ebab.png" width="349" height="349" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="" />   This years cohort will have an online induction in late June/early July with the CST team, CST Chair Mr Dara Kavanagh and the Director of the National Training Programmes Prof Kevin Barry.   They will attend RCSI in person for 3 intensive days introductory Surgical Bootcamp being held in the National Skills Centre 26 York Street prior to their start date on CST and will also complete a range of associated remote synchronous & asynchronous modules.     ST1 Trainees   Current ST1 trainees will attend RCSI on one of three dates over late April to Mid-May to complete their Operative Surgical Skills and Human Factors in Patient Safety OSCE’s. The OSCE’s are assessments in what trainees have learned in year 1 of the training programme and the scores will count towards their progression score for Specialty Training. This cohort of trainees have now been assigned, by competitive progression, to their specialty for year two of the training programme and have been advised of their allocation for July 2023 to July 2024.  They will all have a specialty specific online induction meeting with their ST2 Programme Director or nominee in June 2023.     ST2 Trainees   Current ST2 trainees completed their year two Operative Surgical Skills and Human Factors in Patient Safety OSCE’s in January/ February 2023 and will complete their fourth & final CAPA in June 2023 prior to the finish of their 2 year programme in early July.     IMGTI Scholarship Programme in Surgery   11 General Surgery & 5 Orthopaedics Trainees from CPSP and SMSB will commence the two year programme in July 2023. Their allocations have been finalised and notified to them via the Forum of Postgraduate Training Bodies. Prior to commencement of the programme they will have a general induction with other training bodies organised by the Forum and will then have an intensive bootcamp including induction in RCSI in August 2023 once they have settled in to their new homes and hospitals.     The current 8 General Surgery & 3 Orthopaedics Trainees will progress into year 2 of the programme in July and have already been notified of their allocations for the year. They will attend RCSI on one of three dates over late April to Mid-May to complete their Operative Surgical Skills and Human Factors in Patient Safety OSCE’s. Successful completion of these OSCE’s are key components for sign-off at the end of their two year programme. They will participate in their end of year ARCP’s in June 2023.    The year 2 trainees completing the programme will also have their final ARCP’s in June 2023 and have already completed their year two Operative Surgical Skills and Human Factors in Patient Safety OSCE’s earlier this year.  http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/fb/69b4da8dcab8bd46fbd64c.png Aspire 2023 Fellowships https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/595wqkqtt7b?lang=en?rss=true Applications are now open for our RCSI Aspire 2023 post-CSCST Fellowships. 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST b358e238e453db86a62eb367b801f049 One Column Articles - image right Applications are now open for our RCSI Aspire 2023 post-CSCST Fellowships. <p class="Paragraph SCXW251212 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; text-align: left;">Applications are now open for our RCSI Aspire 2023 post-CSCST Fellowships. <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;"> <div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The RCSI ASPIRE fellowships are a suite of highly prestigious and fully-funded post-CCST Fellowship training opportunities that provide a candidate with a structured certifiable educational experience. Please see below table for further details:</div> <div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"> </div> <div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 95.8836%; max-width: 100%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 235px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 27px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 62.5823%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 27px;">Fellowship</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 15.9512%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 27px;">Closing date</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 19.3612%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 27px;"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 62.5823%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Aspire Fellowship Vascular and Endovascular Surgery </td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 15.9512%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Wednesday, 12 April</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 19.3612%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Click <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1qsfpu4mwbp/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://msurgery.ie/aspire-fellowship-in-vascular-and-endovascular-surgery/">here</a> for more information</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 62.5823%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Aspire Fellowship in Vascular Surgery with a special interest in Diabetic Foot Management & Vascular Access </td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 15.9512%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Wednesday, 12 April</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 19.3612%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Click <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1ks7bk7c5q7/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://msurgery.ie/aspire-post-ccst-fellowship-in-vascular-and-endovascular-surgery-2/">here</a> for more information</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 62.5823%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Aspire Fellowship in Lower Limb Ulceration </td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 15.9512%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Wednesday, 12 April</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 19.3612%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Click <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/8gwwbioithd/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://msurgery.ie/aspire-post-cct-fellowship-in-lower-limb-ulceration/">here</a> for more information</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 62.5823%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Aspire Fellowship in ENT Skills for Primary Care </td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 15.9512%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Monday, 1 May</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 19.3612%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 16px;">Click <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/vflfk5ynehi/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://msurgery.ie/aspire-fellowship-in-ent-skills-for-primary-care/">here</a> for more information</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/14/a35b24c970c060ea41d28b.png MRCS Part A September 2023 https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/y4vj4kl54nh?lang=en?rss=true Please note applications for the MRCS Part A diet on 12 September are now open and will close on 30 June. 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST ccd73fbfc33f6f74d7292ad69fe94908 One Column Articles - image right Applications now open Please note applications for the MRCS Part A diet on 12 September are now open and will close on 30 June. Please note applications for the MRCS Part A diet on 12 September are now open and will close on 30 June.   Candidates sitting the MRCS examinations with RCSI will receive a complimentary 20% discount on PasTest MRCS Part A resources and free access to our Affiliate Membership which has been developed to help you pass the MRCS Part A examination.   For more information, visit: <a id="LPlnk983176" style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/10xmz3qbf2n/external">https://bit.ly/3lemjQC</a> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/df/660cd302a4b671a2fff97c.jpg Call for abstracts - Annual University Hospital Waterford Video Surgery Webinar https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1uxlba0uan2?lang=en?rss=true The third Annual University Hospital Waterford Video Surgery Webinar will take place on Thursday 8th June 2023 @ 6.30p.m. 21 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT 6e0827bcbe017e578490a578e910f23c One Column Articles - image right Thursday, 20 April 2023 The third Annual University Hospital Waterford Video Surgery Webinar will take place on Thursday 8th June 2023 @ 6.30p.m. Dear Colleagues,   I am pleased to confirm that the third Annual University Hospital Waterford Video Surgery Webinar will take place on Thursday 8th June 2023 @ 6.30p.m. Participants will be able to link in virtually for their presentations. This forum is open to all proceduralists working in the healthcare setting. There will be plenary oral and non-plenary oral presentations, with prizes awarded for the best presentation in each category.   Download flyer <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/109xfe6skn0/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-canonicalurl="http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/1xmd0gimda/1gk208lrts9">here</a>.   To view the abstract guidelines, please click <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/dvd70cfdsf3/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-canonicalurl="http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/1xmd0gimda/656v7jy5u6b">here</a>.  Please submit abstracts to <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="mailto:jennie.oleary@hse.ie">jennie.oleary@hse.ie</a>, the deadline for abstract submission is Thursday 20th April 2023.   The purpose of the meeting is to showcase, recognise and celebrate the world class expertise in Irish healthcare.     Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained from Ms. Jennie O’Leary, Postgraduate Surgical Administrator, University Hospital Waterford on 051 842684 or by email at <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="mailto:jennie.oleary@hse.ie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jennie.oleary@hse.ie</a>.   Yours sincerely,   Professor Peter M. Neary MB, MScLHPE, MA, MD, FRCS(Colorectal) Professor of Surgical Oncology Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon South East Cancer Governance Clinical Lead University Hospital Waterford/University College Cork http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/90/0a4f26655ed3012241fe54.jpg PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship awarded to Dr Evelyn Murphy https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1215gqc2617?lang=en?rss=true Dr Evelyn Murphy has been announced by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) as the recipient of the 2023 PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship. 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT 82fa4d06aaeb209ba3ba7a116f65c33e One Column Articles - image right Dr Evelyn Murphy has been announced by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) as the recipient of the 2023 PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship. <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 Evelyn Murphy has been announced by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) as the recipient of the 2023 PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship. <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 prestigious bursary, awarded by RCSI and supported by Olympus Medical, promotes female participation in surgical training at Fellowship level. <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 Murphy will undertake a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery in Sydney. It will incorporate percutaneous surgery, sports surgery, trauma and total ankle replacement, covering basic and complex fusions and osteotomies and forefoot reconstructions. <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 Murphy is undertaking Higher Specialist Training in Trauma and Orthopaedics at RCSI, due for completion in 2023, and is currently posted at Galway University Hospital. She has four postgraduate qualifications, has published over 55 papers and has been awarded and shortlisted for more than 15 prizes, bursaries and research grants for her 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;">Following the Fellowship, Dr Murphy will be one of the pioneers in this field in Ireland. <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 Murphy commented: “I am delighted to receive the 2023 PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship. I am honoured to be the first Orthopaedic recipient of this award. This initiative, sponsored by Olympus and facilitated through RCSI, will support me during the fellowship. I intend to develop key skills in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. This fellowship will allow me to continue to innovate in the field of orthopaedics. <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 award highlights the importance of continued inclusion in the practice of surgery. It is very encouraging to see increased female participation and overall diversity in surgery as whole.” <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 PROGRESS Fellowship was developed following recommendations in the ‘<a style="box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; color: #e03e2d; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/9sea4vlcfhh/external">PROGRESS: Promoting Gender Equality in Surgery</a>’ report published by RCSI in 2017. The report highlighted the complex barriers to female progression in surgery and specifically called for the provision of a Fellowship to inspire exceptional female trainees and enable them to avail of transformational international 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;">Now in its fourth year, the PROGRESS Fellowship aims to nurture and develop the expertise and skill base of Irish female surgeons, enabling them to gain international exposure in their chosen fields, acquire additional surgical skills, access new technologies and contribute to the advancement of surgical science and practice on the island of Ireland. <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 Murphy’s Fellowship was announced by RCSI Vice President Professor Deborah McNamara and presented by RCSI President Professor Laura Viana as part of RCSI’s Charter Meeting celebrations. <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 President Professor Laura Viani said: “I congratulate Dr Evelyn Murphy on receiving this very significant Fellowship. The future for women in surgery is brighter than ever before, and this award is testament to that. Indeed, this is the first time in RCSI’s history that the President and Vice President roles have both been held by women. I look forward to following Dr Murphy’s achievements during her time in Australia and beyond.” <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;">Alison Harvey, Country Manager of Olympus Medical, said: "Olympus is proud to continue our partnership with RCSI to award the distinguished PROGRESS Fellowship for talented female surgical trainees. It is a privilege to support Dr Murphy to develop her clinical experience and become an international expert in her field. We believe this Fellowship makes an important contribution to both enhancing the skill base of surgeons, and improving patient outcomes, here in Ireland." <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 first two PROGRESS Fellowships were supported by Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices and were awarded to Ms Ailín Rogers (2020) and Ms Helen Mohan (2021). The 2022 Fellowship, supported by Olympus Medical, was awarded to Ms Christina Fleming to undertake a fellowship in Robotic and Colorectal Surgery at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Bordeaux, France. <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;">For more information about the PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship, <a style="box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; color: #e03e2d; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/s8syrm1s3rf/external">visit the RCSI website</a>. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/0b/7b19725ce6480519af0a0f.jpg HE Ambassador Milton and Mr Clancy (CEO, Enterprise Ireland) formally launch collaborative Postgraduate Training website in UAE https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/cl1hbxmane9?lang=en?rss=true Prof Oscar Traynor and Brenda Farrell, RCSI, Surgical Affairs, travelled to the Gulf in February along with four other Postgraduate Training Bodies from Ireland to formally launch a new collaborative website which promotes opportunities for postgraduate clinical training in Ireland. 28 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST 41f14019f88658babeb26b7d26c4f433 One Column Articles - image right Prof Oscar Traynor and Brenda Farrell, RCSI, Surgical Affairs, travelled to the Gulf in February along with four other Postgraduate Training Bodies from Ireland to formally launch a new collaborative website which promotes opportunities for postgraduate clinical training in Ireland. Prof Oscar Traynor and Brenda Farrell, RCSI, Surgical Affairs, travelled to the Gulf in February along with four other Postgraduate Training Bodies from Ireland to formally launch a new collaborative <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/i1xielr7q17/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a> which promotes opportunities for postgraduate clinical training in Ireland.  They were delighted to have the opportunity to launch during the World Leaders Summit that Ambassador Alison Milton and Mr Leo Clancy were attending in Dubai.   In addition to the launch event in the UAE they had discussions with Dubai Academic Health Corporation, SEHA, Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi and also visited Qatar (HMC, Itqan Simulation Centre and Qatar University) and Kuwait (KIMS and Kuwait Medical Association).  These discussions focused on promotion of RCSI’s International Surgical Fellowship Programme (ISFP) but presented the opportunity for exploratory discussions regarding collaboration in the delivery of local surgical training.   The international medical graduates currently in Ireland are supported by programme co-ordinator Mr Sean Hall and the team in Surgical Affairs. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/20/0c232fca0aeb5327cde8ed.jpg Applications now open: Master of Surgery (MCh) by module https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1h8dpj5pbvm?lang=en?rss=true Applications for both part-time and full-time Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module programmes are now open for September 2023 intake. 12 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT bfb9eb388e5118e38f514af5a4f4ae75 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20230330-101249 Full-time and Part-time options available Applications for both part-time and full-time Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module programmes are now open for September 2023 intake. Applications for our full-time and part-time <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #de1834;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/hjx8kpemasf/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate/taught-courses/master-of-surgery-by-module-ft/course-details">Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module</a> are now open and will close on Monday, 17 July 2023 <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;">The Master of Surgery (MCh) by module is the first in Ireland to incorporate a taught component in addition to the research dissertation. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;">Available over one year on a full-time basis or two years part-time, programme modules are designed to equip you with a versatile skill set that will help you better meet the demands of higher surgical training. The programme greatly benefits medical graduates planning a surgical career in obtaining a higher degree in surgery. This programme can be undertaken before, during or on completion of a structured surgical training programme. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box; border-style: none; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1iv4ivp2fk8/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">Download our brand-new 2023 programme brochure.</a> For more information, please visit <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #de1834;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1gd9rsmug7h/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate/taught-courses/master-of-surgery-by-module-ft/course-details">www.rcsi.com/mcht</a> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/5b/86d4a7848a0f54dc312a2f.jpg Applications now open - MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1l9bzv745br?lang=en?rss=true Applications for our part-time MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice are now open for September 2023 intake. 12 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT c8d18bd9eca2f5b7b038b3b6d1b3e7a9 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20230330-101249 2023 intake Applications for our part-time MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice are now open for September 2023 intake. Applications for our flexible and part-time <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/gtzf70egdls/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/1xmd0gimda/hldl432lr63dotz5ru5me6/external?a=6&p=62552692&t=31603041">MSc. in Advanced Clinical Practice</a> are now <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/a99crpnabua/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/1xmd0gimda/17ukr2vrs5odotz5ru5me6/external?a=6&p=62552692&t=31603041">open</a> and will close on Monday, 17 July 2023 The aim of the Advanced Clinical Practice programme is to provide clinicians of various specialties a systematic understanding of the professional skills and techniques needed to provide leadership, management, teaching and research in clinical practice. Scholars on this programme will be able to gain a suite of essential skills and competencies in clinical practice in order to take on more advanced roles within your specialty, sector or setting. <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1liyhy0e7t9/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">Download our brand-new 2023 programme brochure</a>   <img src="http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/f3/eca89803370d59d5c4500f.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="543" height="306" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="" />   For more information, please visit <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/yxaze3clnc2/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/1xmd0gimda/hldl432lr63dotz5ru5me6/external?i=2&a=6&p=62552692&t=31603041">www.rcsi.com/macp</a>  http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/bf/e56a43b562809af2b9abe7.jpg Applications now open - Online PG Diploma/MSc. in Human Factors in Patient Safety https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/k3k7udy8zz6?lang=en?rss=true This inter-professional part-time online programme in Human Factors and Patient Safety is for all healthcare professionals involved in the care of hospital patients. 12 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT f12ec3224fb0eeec41fb3b7d2c687b85 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20230330-101249 2023 intake This inter-professional part-time online programme in Human Factors and Patient Safety is for all healthcare professionals involved in the care of hospital patients.     Applications for our flexible and <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1vjm5pyusu5/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety</a> programme are now open for September 2023 intake.   Scholars on this programme attend online interactive sessions and workshops one day per month. The rest of the multi-disciplinary programme including didactic teaching, discussion boards, reading, and resources are offered online, which scholars can access in your own time.   <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/kkd9smevdqu/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">Download our brand-new 2023 programme brochure.</a>     <img align="center" src="http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/bd/6bb3fd92db842cbd4a1bbd.jpg" width="631" height="355" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="" />   To find out more, please click <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1vjm5pyusu5/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.  http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/a2/472749ecfeccc6b3ad09ac.jpg Doing the Rounds Roadshow: Midland Region https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/dpx07gvyfbw?lang=en?rss=true RCSI President Professor Laura Viani warmly invites our Fellows and Members, Trainees, Trainers and NCHDs in Offaly, Roscommon, Mullingar, Laois, Tipperary, Westmeath and Galway East to a meeting in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore (Scott Building, HSE 20 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT e54a0b615d4455eaeb128a3b25d7bd05 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Wednesday, 19 April 2023 RCSI President Professor Laura Viani warmly invites our Fellows and Members, Trainees, Trainers and NCHDs in Offaly, Roscommon, Mullingar, Laois, Tipperary, Westmeath and Galway East to a meeting in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore (Scott Building, HSE RCSI President Professor Laura Viani warmly invites our Fellows and Members, Trainees, Trainers and NCHDs in Offaly, Roscommon, Mullingar, Laois, Tipperary, Westmeath and Galway East to a meeting in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore (Scott Building, HSE).    This is an opportunity for you to engage directly with the RCSI President and the team from Surgical Affairs, and learn about how the College can support you as the next generation of the leaders in surgical practice and listen to your concerns about local issues.    Prof Viani would be delighted if you could join her and the team for dinner afterwards.   You can register for this event <a class="fui-Link ___1qmgydl f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f2hkw1w fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq" style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px; overflow-wrap: break-word;" title="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fforms.office.com%2fe%2frczl43uunh&data=05%7c01%7cpmansell%40rcsi.ie%7c15d456f41a214ab83de908db2c476bfa%7c607041e7a8124670bd3030f9db210f06%7c0%7c0%7c638152457497459266%7cunknown%7ctwfpbgzsb3d8eyjwijoimc4wljawmdailcjqijoiv2lumziilcjbtii6ik1hawwilcjxvci6mn0%3d%7c3000%7c%7c%7c&sdata=vgplmbuv02widmj7igafh8c86dikvphtf%2flxgv5to5w%3d&reserved=0" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1277isch8vo/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fe%2FrCZL43uuNH&data=05%7C01%7CPMansell%40rcsi.ie%7C15d456f41a214ab83de908db2c476bfa%7C607041e7a8124670bd3030f9db210f06%7C0%7C0%7C638152457497459266%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VgplMBUV02WiDmj7igAFh8C86DIkVpHTF%2FlxGV5To5w%3D&reserved=0" aria-label="Link HERE">HERE</a> and we look forward to seeing you there. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/50/b64b15f4aefb0d8cde1b41.png Online information session for our MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/c7z51ghpm28?lang=en?rss=true Learn more about our postgraduate academic programmes in surgery and medicine developed to support the career development of non-consultant hospital doctors in Ireland. 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST c6d7e5590c4489d15a0dcbc92aa7ada0 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Thursday, 20 April 2023 Learn more about our postgraduate academic programmes in surgery and medicine developed to support the career development of non-consultant hospital doctors in Ireland. Learn more about our postgraduate academic programmes in surgery and medicine developed to support the career development of non-consultant hospital doctors in Ireland.   RCSI will host an online information session on Thursday, 20 April 2023 at 6pm for both our <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/7kztfq0frxq/external">Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module</a> and <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/r681wacic8o/external">MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice</a> programmes. This upcoming live information session will provide a number of benefits to prospective candidates which include: <ul type="disc"> <li>The opportunity to learn more about our flexible and established postgraduate academic programmes from key programme faculty which include Professor John O’Byrne, Programme Director, MCh by Module/MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and Dr Marie Morris, Programme Lead, MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.</li> <li>The possibility to gain an understanding on key programme areas, such as course breakdown, funding, eligibility criteria, learning outcomes, key application timelines, etc.</li> </ul> Registration: To register for this event, please click <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1hbnkx5ciic/external">here</a>   Please note: <ul type="disc"> <li>Please pre-submit any questions you have may have about either programme prior to commencing your application for September 2023 intake.</li> <li>This event will be hosted live via our <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/huv4wt1x6ug/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube channel</a>.</li> <li>Applications for both programmes are now open and will close on Monday, 17 July 2023.</li> </ul>   If you have any queries, please email surgerymarketing@rcsi.com http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/b6/2ddb5d2ff90b1efaa7ba21.jpg MedProf23 - Professionalism: The Cost of Caring https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/11bu8495yr5?lang=en?rss=true RCSI Centre for Professionalism in Medicine and Health Sciences, supported by the Bon Secours Health System (Lead Sponsor) and Medical Protection Society are delighted to announce the date for our annual conference: Professionalism: The Cost of Caring. 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT 587c1321e386b277a068d61e296523c2 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Friday, 28 April 2023 RCSI Centre for Professionalism in Medicine and Health Sciences, supported by the Bon Secours Health System (Lead Sponsor) and Medical Protection Society are delighted to announce the date for our annual conference: Professionalism: The Cost of Caring. RCSI Centre for Professionalism in Medicine and Health Sciences, supported by the Bon Secours Health System (Lead Sponsor) and Medical Protection Society are delighted to announce the date for our annual conference:   Professionalism : The Cost of Caring   Join us on the 28th April 2023 for a day of exciting talks & presentations.   This year we are delighted to host a hybrid (online and in person) event which gives you the opportunity to participate and engage with our conference, no matter where you are in the world.   The event focuses on Medical Professionalism and promises to be a great day of exciting talks and presentations from an international panel of speakers from Canada, USA, Australia, UK, UAE and Ireland! We will be joined by colleagues such as Johanna Westbrook from University of Sydney, Colin West from the Mayo Clinic and Yvonne Steinert from McGill, Dr Henry Marsh of "Do No Harm" fame, amongst many others.   <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/fiihc55zzgb/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-canonicalurl="http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/1xmd0gimda/1lab7nhrk47">Download MedProf agenda</a>   Registration for the online event is FREE! Please note there is a nominal fee to attend in person 5 CPD points.   To register, please click <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/7fnibduux7g/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/rcsi-medical-professionalism-conference-2023-dublin-and-online-tickets-514753009107">here</a>.   Put the date in your diary and register now. Don't forget to follow us on <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1xrj1hijpwz/external" data-canonicalurl="https://twitter.com/RCSI_MedProf">Twitter</a> and use #MedProf23 http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/09/1bdc87dff39032bb2d5ad0.jpg WHO: Fifth Global Forum https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1uzn17lodec?lang=en?rss=true As part of the WHO: Fifth Global Forum on Human Resources for Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences; the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community and DoH will host an online parallel session entitled 'Two innovative approaches to scaling-up the healthcare workforce – comparative case studies from Ireland and Africa'. 09 Jun 2020 12:00:00 IST f0486a127040103a733438f837465d9e ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Tuesday, 4 April 2023 As part of the WHO: Fifth Global Forum on Human Resources for Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences; the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community and DoH will host an online parallel session entitled 'Two innovative approaches to scaling-up the healthcare workforce – comparative case studies from Ireland and Africa'. As part of the WHO: Fifth Global Forum on Human Resources for Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences; the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community and DoH will host an online parallel session entitled 'Two innovative approaches to scaling-up the healthcare workforce – comparative case studies from Ireland and Africa'.   This online session will take place at 9.45am on 4 April 2023. The 90-minute session will comprise of panel presentations, group work and an interactive Q&A session, and will draw on the experiences of practitioners from the fields of nursing and midwifery, physician associates and non-physician clinician surgeons; and senior Irish and African health planners.   The speakers will use examples from Ireland and sub-Saharan Africa, comparing the different healthcare systems in place in these locations, exploring the evidence and experiences from establishing two innovative health workforce models. The session will address challenges in establishing these models, they will include decentralised models of education for expanding the skills and roles of existing health professionals; and establishing new health workforce cadres, to whom basic and essential clinical skills can be task-sharing, having traditionally been undertaken by health professionals whose training is longer and more expensive.     Chairing the event is Professor Thomas Kearns, Executive Director of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.  Speakers include: <ul style="margin-left: 24px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: outside; padding-inline-start: inherit; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #ffffff;"> <li style="text-align: -webkit-match-parent;">Professor Yoswa Mbulalina Dambisya, Director General of the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), Tanzania</li> <li style="text-align: -webkit-match-parent;">Professor Lisa Mustone Alexander EdD, MPH, PA-C, Director of the RCSI Physician Associate Programme (Ireland)</li> <li style="text-align: -webkit-match-parent;">Professor Eric Borgstein, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Malawi</li> <li style="text-align: -webkit-match-parent;">Ms Rachel Kenna, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Ireland</li> </ul> <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1hy3mi3dhjv/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-canonicalurl="http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/1xmd0gimda/dclkucg5y4x">Download Programme Flyer</a>   To register, please click <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/n7shpbbczrc/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/events/event/2023/world-health-organization-fifth-global-forum-on-human-resources-for-health">here</a>.  http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/50/cf740e8cd4f6eeb6853685.jpg http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/50/cf740e8cd4f6eeb6853685.jpg