Applications for Core Surgical Training (CST) 2027 will open on 1 October 2026 through the RCSI Surgery Training website.

Application Timeline

· Applications Open: 1 October 2026

· Application Deadline: 28 October 2026

Further information and application details are available at: RCSI Website

Surgical Aptitude Testing

As part of the CST selection process, applicants are required to complete a Surgical Aptitude Test. Testing will be delivered through Pearson VUE centres worldwide. Booking is now open, with testing dates running concurrently with the application period.

Interviews

Interviews for the 2027 intake are scheduled to take place in RCSI during the final week of February 2027, with approximately 100 training places available.