I commenced as chairperson of the CST Committee in January 2020. Professor Fergal Quinn completed this 3-year tenure prior to that. The committee meets 4 times per year and includes representatives from the surgical specialties. The committee is actively involved in all aspects of selection for surgical training and progression through the early years of training. We endeavour to continually evolve to meet the changing healthcare needs of our patients. In 2021 the number of trainees entering CST1 increased from 60 to 80. This will translate into increased numbers of fully trained consultant surgeons in 8-10 years’ time to address the increasing health needs of our population.