Trainees eZine - Trainee eZine July 2023

Trainees eZine - Trainee eZine July 2023 https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/ en-us 11 Jul 2023 02:30:02 IST 11 Jul 2023 02:30:02 IST https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/rss.xml Newsweaver surgerymarketing@rcsi.ie (RCSI - Department of Surgical Affairs) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Message from Prof Kevin Barry, Director of National Surgical Training Programmes https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1am7yr1j0f3?lang=en?rss=true I want to extend a warm welcome to all our new surgical trainees joining us for the first time in July 2023. Congratulations on behalf of all of the team at RCSI including your Surgical Trainers many of whom you will be meeting for the first time. I want you to know that as trainees you are valued members of the training community and we are all here to support you in your training journey. The next few years should be exciting but at times may be challenging, and it is important that you are aware that the College has put a range of structures in place focussed on supporting you as your progress through this important phase of your career. I hope to meet as many of you as possible over the next few months and I am looking forward to hearing about your accomplishments. Kind Regards, Professor Kevin Barry. 28 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST f4ee31e7f439286a2744e83827922117 Feature Article - image left I want to extend a warm welcome to all our new surgical trainees joining us for the first time in July 2023.   Congratulations on behalf of all of the team at RCSI including your Surgical Trainers many of whom you will be meeting for the first time. I want you to know that as trainees you are valued members of the training community and we are all here to support you in your training journey.    The next few years should be exciting but at times may be challenging, and it is important that you are aware that the College has put a range of structures in place focussed on supporting you as your progress through this important phase of your career.   I hope to meet as many of you as possible over the next few months and I am looking forward to hearing about your accomplishments.   Kind Regards,  Professor Kevin Barry. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/69/11c1bda576b009043d41d9.png RCSI partners with IMRA to deliver online training in robotic surgery https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/jzvwjmvzdpp?lang=en?rss=true A new collaboration between RCSI and the International Medical Robotics Academy (IMRA) will provide surgical trainees access to a new online course in the foundations of robotic surgery. 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST ca19b95ea7286f8388cb08a702f204e4 One Column Articles - image right A new collaboration between RCSI and the International Medical Robotics Academy (IMRA) will provide surgical trainees access to a new online course in the foundations of robotic 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; white-space: normal;">A new collaboration between RCSI and the International Medical Robotics Academy (IMRA) will provide surgical trainees access to a new online course in the foundations of robotic 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; white-space: normal;">Recent advancements of robotic surgery have led to the increased need to prepare surgical trainees to meet the demands of technological enhanced surgery. The Foundations of Robotic Surgery introductory course is the first robotics course RCSI and IMRA are collaborating on and provides the foundational theory and principles required to safely perform robotic surgical procedures. <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; white-space: normal;">This unique course includes a linear robotic surgical training curriculum using online education, virtual reality, 3D video, simulators and advanced synthetic organ models. Surgical trainees will be equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical working understanding of how-to setup a robot and console, the fundamentals of operating the robot, and how to achieve robotic surgical competence. <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; white-space: normal;">The course will also provide surgical trainees the opportunity to enhance their knowledge about the fundamental theory and principles of robotic surgery. RCSI’s collaboration with IMRA is a significant step forward in ensuring that surgical trainees are equipped with the most up-to-date skills. <h2 style="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; white-space: normal;">Emerging technology</h2> <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; white-space: normal;">Professor Kevin Barry, Director of National Surgical Training Programme, RCSI Surgery, said: “This new partnership represents a very significant opportunity for our surgical trainees going forward, and will help to ensure that they are well prepared to cope with the surgical needs of our population in the years ahead.” <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; white-space: normal;">Mr Kieran Ryan, Managing Director, RCSI Surgery, said: “RCSI is very excited to collaborate with our colleagues in IMRA in developing this robotic assisted surgery training and education programme. The technological advances in surgical practice are accelerating and RCSI’s role is to respond by ensuring trainees are proficient and competent in the use of these new and emerging technologies. <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; white-space: normal;">“We have been working closely with our trainers in each specialty to understand the robotics and technological changes so that we map out the most appropriate training and educational pathways. Going forward, we will be building the training on robotic assisted surgery into the relevant parts of our training curricular and assessments of surgical training progression.” <h2 style="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; white-space: normal;">World-leading training</h2> <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; white-space: normal;">Professor Tony Costello, Founder of IMRA, said: “I have had the great privilege to train a number of Irish urologists in the art of robotic surgery. I have always admired Irish surgery and in particular the talent in Irish Urology. My recent collaboration with RCSI has reinforced my belief that RCSI is the most nimble College in its ability to deal with the complexities of providing a modern surgical pedagogy.  <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; white-space: normal;">“As a proud Honorary Fellow of RCSI, it is wonderful now to be working in collaboration in the area of education and robotic assisted surgery. It gives me such pleasure to have teamed up with RCSI and to be launching the Foundation of RAS course developed at IMRA, which RCSI will deliver to Irish surgical trainees. This is such an important technological advancement and RCSI show great leadership in adding it to their surgical training programme. I really look forward to seeing this collaboration develop and to achieving great things together.” <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; white-space: normal;">Dr Helen Mohan, Director of Clinical Research of IMRA, said: “RCSI is a world leader in Surgical Training, Human Factors in Patient Safety and simulation. This exciting partnership with the International Medical Robotics Academy (IMRA) is a fantastic opportunity to future proof the surgical workforce to embrace robotic technology. As a graduate of the RCSI surgical training programme and in my current role in IMRA, it gives me particular joy to bring some of the innovative robotic training work from IMRA to benefit surgical trainees in Ireland. I'm looking forward to the growth and development of this partnership to deliver world leading robotic training." http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/97/e69438c6551a4df997d120.png Beyond the Theatre Podcast https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1cwiw30uhab?lang=en?rss=true A new podcast, Beyond the Theatre, launched today by RCSI, will address the topics that impact surgeons in practice and training. 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 IST 3021ef3655db0b6538368f5e3935f7a0 One Column Articles - image right New podcast A new podcast, Beyond the Theatre, launched today by RCSI, will address the topics that impact surgeons in practice and training. A new podcast, Beyond the Theatre, launched today by RCSI, will address the topics that impact surgeons in practice and training.   Developed by the team in RCSI’s Department of Surgical Affairs, the podcast will reflect the complexity that surgeons and healthcare professionals experience as they navigate today’s surgical environment.   The first episode, which was released today, covers the topic of Flexible Training.  The podcast is hosted by Mr Keith Synnott, a former Trauma and Orthopaedics Training Programme Director,  speaking to Dr Grainne Colgan Trauma and Orthopaedics Consultant at the Mater Hospital in Dublin.   Dr Colgan trained Flexibly for much of her Higher Specialist Training and holds a record for the person who spent the longest time in Higher Surgical Training.   The podcast is a discussion on how you can train successfully and have a work-life balance by embracing the benefits of flexible training.   As an experienced Training Programme Director Mr Synnott explores how training programmes can adapt and be flexible to support trainees on their journey to specialist registration.   To listen to our first episode, please click <a style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/elfi0nlz3v7/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.       <a style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1xhnf0lhvtc/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beyond the Theatre Spotify.</a> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/4f/4a629864a2b299c558898e.jpg PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1vnxcsl6zgm?lang=en?rss=true Applications for the 2024 PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship are now open and will close on Wednesday, 30 August 2023. 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST 621d24311e238757dca0916fec83b848 One Column Articles - image right Applications now open Applications for the 2024 PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship are now open and will close on Wednesday, 30 August 2023. Applications for the 2024 PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship are now open and will close on Wednesday, 30 August 2023.   The 2024 PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship is a prestigious bursary awarded by RCSI to promote female participation in surgical training at fellowship level. We hope this will in turn support the acquisition of additional surgical skills and knowledge that will contribute to the advancement of surgical science and practice in the island of Ireland.   The successful candidate will be awarded a Fellowship of €45,000 for one year. She will also be awarded the RCSI PROGRESS Fellowship Medal and her name will be added to the Fellowship in Surgery board, displayed in RCSI. The Fellowship will be presented at the annual RCSI Charter Day Meeting.   <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/sg7ya432hsm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Application Form 2024</a>   For more information, please click <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #f0002b;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/16g38ubbgne/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.     http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/8d/f1caab92c50583047a5cbf.jpg Certificate of Completion of Surgical Training 2023 https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/8853vjvsct6?lang=en?rss=true Congratulations to those who have recently been awarded their CCST in Surgery. This year a total of 34 Trainees successfully completed training and we wish them every success in their future careers. 30 Jun 2023 12:00:00 IST e7eefe0db7871f9baca1b769c5984985 One Column Articles - image right Congratulations to those who have recently been awarded their CCST in Surgery. This year a total of 34 Trainees successfully completed training and we wish them every success in their future careers. Congratulations to those who have recently been awarded their CCST in Surgery:   <table style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; border-collapse: collapse; width: 427.734px; max-width: 100%; height: 160px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 284.219px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">Specialty</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 134.516px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">Number of CSCST</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 284.219px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">Otolaryngolgy, Head and Neck Surgery</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 134.516px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 284.219px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">General Surgery</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 134.516px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">4</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 284.219px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">Oral Maxillofacial Surgery</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 134.516px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 284.219px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">Opthalmology</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 134.516px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">5</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 284.219px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">Paediatric Surgery</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 134.516px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 284.219px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">Plastic Reconstrutive and Aesthetic Surgery </td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 134.516px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">5</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 284.219px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 134.516px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">10</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 284.219px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">Urology</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 134.516px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">4</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 284.219px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">Vascular Surgery</td> <td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-decoration-line: none; width: 134.516px; height: 16px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;">3</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   This year a total of 34 Trainees successfully completed training and we wish them every success in their future careers. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/41/efbf0bbd26d36ce779c90e.png MD/PhD by prior publication https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/13pna4rrl3e?lang=en?rss=true RCSI is pleased to offer the opportunity to Trainees with a record of publication in medicine, surgery or clinical science to complete an MD or PhD by prior published works. 11 Jul 2023 12:00:00 IST 42519f88a8d7a2a3368b0e037bda3d5d One Column Articles - image right Applications now open RCSI is pleased to offer the opportunity to Trainees with a record of publication in medicine, surgery or clinical science to complete an MD or PhD by prior published works.  RCSI is pleased to offer the opportunity to Trainees with a record of publication in medicine, surgery or clinical science to complete an MD or PhD by prior published works.    Researchers who have published their own original research, which examiners deem has made a significant contribution to knowledge, can obtain an MD or PhD award in recognition of this work when it is presented in the form of a coherent thesis and successfully assessed in a viva voce examination. This route to an <a style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" title="Original URL: http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/r2qb73zlle/32pqpfaqzeb1lau6fmn30v/external?email=true&i=2&a=5&p=61841642&t=28507688. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/2sn7hr4kxpl/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MD or PhD</a> allows scholars to gain academic recognition for their work over a minimum registration period of one year.   Applications are now open via the <a style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" title="Original URL: http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/r2qb73zlle/14ebd0vx8xy1lau6fmn30v/external?email=true&a=5&p=61841642&t=28507688. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1n0p1hm52lx/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RCSI website</a> and close 2 October 2023. Further details can also be found on the website. Enquiries can be made to <a style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" href="mailto:postgraduateschool@rcsi.ie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">postgraduateschool@rcsi.ie</a>.    Kind regards, RCSI Surgery http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/f2/873d6b3cd6dba73bbd183f.jpg RCSI Surgical Bootcamp https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/15mawbblico?lang=en?rss=true We are delighted to welcome 80 new trainees starting their Surgical Training journey this July. 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 IST 091786dc01da763bf6beee5178fd8d5b One Column Articles - image right We are delighted to welcome 80 new trainees starting their Surgical Training journey this July. We are delighted to welcome 80 new trainees starting their Surgical Training journey this July.   The 2023 Surgical Boot-camp will commence this year on the 10th July, this is an innovative and practical programme delivered by the team at Surgical Affairs, the Simulation team and our Consultant Surgeon Trainers who every year continue to demonstrate their commitment and enthusiasm. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/3a/389e565d2135d81939696b.jpg National Surgical Research Support Centre - Millin meeting 2023 https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1wcvqo8486m?lang=en?rss=true We are excited to announce that the National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) are organising a research symposium at this year’s 45th Millin meeting taking place on 10 November 2023. 30 Jun 2023 12:00:00 IST 15380375d09db873052a06b7c2ef34ff One Column Articles - image right We are excited to announce that the National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) are organising a research symposium at this year’s 45th Millin meeting taking place on 10 November 2023. We are excited to announce that the National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) are organising a research symposium at this year’s 45th Millin meeting taking place on 10 November 2023. This is an excellent chance for trainee and early career surgeons from all specialities to showcase their research and trial activities and a great opportunity to hear from eminent speakers in the field. A few provisional dates to keep in mind: <ul style="margin-left: 24px; list-style-position: outside; padding-inline-start: inherit; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-left: 0px; color: #666666;"> <li style="text-align: -webkit-match-parent;">Call for abstracts opens Mid July 2023</li> <li style="text-align: -webkit-match-parent;">Closing date for submissions: Early September 2023 </li> </ul> Further information to follow. Keep up to date and follow us on <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/18s4h79f15k/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/lf30y5nxzoadotz5ru5me6/external?a=6&p=63211846&t=31603041">Twitter</a> and <a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #e03e2d; font-size: 13px;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/yio5hptb8ph/external" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-canonicalurl="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/gwb9epyy74/13gajy923vvdotz5ru5me6/external?a=6&p=63211846&t=31603041">Linkedin</a> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/89/b2b46033a121fecf38de7b.jpg Applications closing: MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/a05znqr2ddv?lang=en?rss=true Applications for our part-time MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice are closing next Monday, 17 July. 12 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT 51f92b29860be88b929087e335273c3f ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20230330-101249 2023 intake Applications for our part-time MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice are closing next Monday, 17 July. Applications for our flexible and part-time <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1orugj4v6jo/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> will close next 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. NCHDs working in the HSE full-time may be able to combine <a style="box-sizing: border-box; background-position: 0px 0px; color: #e03e2d; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/ggh3mohjp5n/external">Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS)</a> funding and Training Supports Scheme (TSS) funding to cover up to €5,500 over 2 years of the part-time MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice programme (€2,250 per year). <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/16g4r0j4ztn/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">Download our brand-new 2023 programme brochure</a>   [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/9PnI7MahiEs ]   For more information, please visit <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/11oaprcl7g9/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/ec/97490346868508c2006ba0.png Online PG Diploma/MSc. in Human Factors in Patient Safety https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/i4bh0w78f4x?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 4e8cfb7fbddcff0c12a016daf0b64c04 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20230330-101249 Applications closing soon 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/bum4gjl8krz/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety</a> programme will close in less than 4 weeks, on Friday 4 August 2023.   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/1un339rsihw/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">Download our 2023 programme brochure.</a>   <img src="http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/25/be52529741466f4087e671.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="642" height="361" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="">     To find out more, please click <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/bum4gjl8krz/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.  http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/96/4c55cb01b7bfc9adb3053c.png CPD Support Scheme Enrolment now open https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/16p6652ylod?lang=en?rss=true RCSI has launched the 2023/24 Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS), which is a free education programme for non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs). 11 Jul 2023 12:00:00 IST ef8f0e1a7f36f279f821bcb4aa337796 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 New courses added RCSI has launched the 2023/24 Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS), which is a free education programme for non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs). <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: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal;">RCSI has launched the 2023/24 Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS), which is a free education programme for non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs). This extensive programme has been developed by RCSI in collaboration with HSE National Doctors Training and Planning (NDTP). <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: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal;">To be eligible to attend these free CPD courses, NCHDs must enrol on the programme before enrolment closes on Friday, 29 September. This year’s programme includes new courses including ENT Skills for General Surgeons, Head and Neck Trauma Management and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. The programme also includes self-paced online courses, including Safe Clinical Handovers, Communication Skills for Video and Telephone Consultations and Medical Science for Surgery and Emergency Medicine.  <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: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: AvenirLTStd-Book, arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal;">For more information, please click <a style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/4mzatvknfhs/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.  http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/ad/cefd974624bac5c82700a0.jpg Brand-new MRCS Part B OSCE Centre https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1o84hvxo81w?lang=en?rss=true The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland have recently launched a brand-new MRCS Part B OSCE diet in September 2023 that will take place in Cairo, Egypt. The Part B OSCE will run on Friday, 29th of and Saturday 30th of September 2023. 21 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT 0b5815ccaaf64d1ab7e250d6223b79f0 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Cairo, Egypt – September 2023 The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland have recently launched a brand-new MRCS Part B OSCE diet in September 2023 that will take place in Cairo, Egypt. The Part B OSCE will run on Friday, 29th of and Saturday 30th of September 2023. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland have recently launched a brand-new MRCS Part B OSCE diet in September 2023 that will take place in Cairo, Egypt. The Part B OSCE will run on Friday, 29th of and Saturday 30th of September 2023. MRCS applicants who have successfully passed MRCS Part A can now apply for our new Part B location in Egypt. Please note applications for this diet in September 2023 is now closed. Candidates sitting the MRCS examinations with RCSI will receive exclusive access to our Affiliate Membership and 20% off PasTest Part B resources. For any queries, please email <a style="color: #e03e2d; text-decoration: underline;" href="mailto:mrcsexams@rcsi.ie">mrcsexams@rcsi.ie</a> or visit the Royal College of Surgeons in Irelands dedicated <a style="color: #e03e2d; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1hx2u5udvdh/external">MRCS website</a>. http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/7b/205f7841a1c57550690d2d.jpg National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/lvg7xifjvdq?lang=en?rss=true Join us on Friday, 29 September 2023 from 2pm to 5pm for our 3rd annual National Human Factors in Patient Safety conference. 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT 6b2d096e90d5568f14c7a0907a6effbc ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 29 September 2023 Join us on Friday, 29 September 2023 from 2pm to 5pm for our 3rd annual National Human Factors in Patient Safety conference.   Join us on Friday, 29 September 2023 from 2pm to 5pm for our 3rd annual National Human Factors in Patient Safety conference.     Bringing 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.    This inter-professional conference will include contributions from:  <ul> <li>Dr Chris Turner, Emergency Medicine Consultant at University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire </li> <li>Professor Steven Yule, Chair of Behavioural Sciences at the University of Edinburgh </li> <li><a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1y2a7vustyw/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Professor Eva Doherty</a>, Director of Human Factors in Patient Safety, RCSI (Chair) </li> </ul>   To register for the National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference, please select the appropriate link below:  <ul> <li><a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/fx01owbrwdx/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In-person – Registration link</a> </li> <li><a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/c4wxtrz2at0/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Online – Registration link</a> </li> </ul>   For more information, please visit<a style="color: #000000;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1hdzt30mfff/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hfps-conference2023</a> or email <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="mailto:MSchumanfactorsPS@rcsi.ie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MSchumanfactorsPS@rcsi.ie</a> if you have any queries.    Speaker bios  Dr Chris Turner  Chris is a consultant in emergency medicine He is interested in governance and highly performing teams, and this has led him on a journey from being blame and process focused to something completely different, <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1hxo1psbnms/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">civilitysaveslives.com</a>, a campaign that aims to raise awareness of the impact of behaviour on performance. Over the last few years this idea has gained momentum and traction across healthcare and beyond.    Professor Steven Yule  Professor Steven Yule is Chair of Behavioural Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, and leader of the Edinburgh Surgical Sabermetrics Group. He is also Programme Director of the MSc in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors within Edinburgh Surgery Online, and Director of Non-Technical Skills at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.   http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/8d/eb1dfa18ba143b5c203ead.jpg New MRCS Section on RCSI website https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/nz1ym8usduq?lang=en?rss=true RCSI is pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new MRCS section on the RCSI website. 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 IST 7a5c15339846aa578d1c05507fdf4971 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 RCSI is pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new MRCS section on the RCSI website. RCSI is pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new MRCS section on the RCSI website.<br style="color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;" /><br style="color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;" />Our brand-new MRCS section represents our global network of aspiring surgeons ready to take the next step with RCSI. With our expanding candidate numbers and increased global reach, our new MRCS section guides users through a seamless journey with informative content and key USPs.<br style="color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;" /><br style="color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;" />Whether you’re starting the process of learning about the MRCS examinations, a surgical trainee ready to book the next MRCS Part A examination, or an aspiring surgeon looking to know the benefits of sitting the MRCS with RCSI, our new MRCS section communicates value at all ends of the MRCS spectrum for prospective global candidates.<br style="color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;" /><br style="color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;" />For more information, visit: <a style="color: #e03e2d;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1hx70yqkd68/external">https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/professional-exams/surgery</a> http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/99/fab9176db826726943a820.jpg 37th European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) Annual Meeting https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/11cztsbwz1c?lang=en?rss=true The ESVS Annual Meeting is home of best practices in the field of vascular surgery, breakthrough research, and unparalleled learning. 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 IST 1b6971d614b74c4ca1f8e3d0d5e7fa83 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 26-29 September | Belfast, Northern Ireland The ESVS Annual Meeting is home of best practices in the field of vascular surgery, breakthrough research, and unparalleled learning. The ESVS Annual Meeting is home of best practices in the field of vascular surgery, breakthrough research, and unparalleled learning. The meeting offers extensive vascular surgery education and scientific exchange with leading experts in the field along with the opportunity to network with colleagues and peers not only from Europe but also from all over the world.     <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/f4f3sjygbri" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download Flyer.</a>   For more information, please click <a style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/19nwwxog9oa/external" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.  http://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/65/f0f2248d1e1f60d9a1161a.png PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety drop-in information clinic https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1jep4uzrony?lang=en?rss=true Join us on Thursday, 27 July 2023 from 1:20pm to 2:00pm (Irish Time) for our application drop-in information clinic in relation to our online PG Diploma/MSc. in Human Factors in Patient Safety programme. 11 Jul 2023 12:00:00 IST f24b59a3cb414b62f74d2eeb24088dc6 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Thursday, 27 July Join us on Thursday, 27 July 2023 from 1:20pm to 2:00pm (Irish Time) for our application drop-in information clinic in relation to our online PG Diploma/MSc. in Human Factors in Patient Safety programme.  <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW110529351 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; 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white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;" xml:lang="EN-GB">This online session is designed to help answer queries from global perspective applicants about our inter-professional and flexible programme(September 2023 intake).  </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW110529351 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW110529351 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;" xml:lang="EN-GB"><span class="EOP SCXW110529351 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.4px; 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