Trainees eZine - Trainee eZine Q1 2026

Trainees eZine - Trainee eZine Q1 2026 https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/ en-us 01 Apr 2026 11:46:05 IST 01 Apr 2026 11:46:05 IST https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/rss.xml Newsweaver surgerymarketing@rcsi.ie (RCSI - Department of Surgical Affairs) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Core Surgical Training Update https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1xfjiou7z6l?lang=en&rss=true This year saw a record level of interest in the Core Surgical Training Programme beginning in July 2026. A total of 510 candidates applied, with 261 invited to interview for 100 available training places. 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT d92809aa5013cb0f4e7740a13824e5b3 One Column Articles - image right This year saw a record level of interest in the Core Surgical Training Programme beginning in July 2026. A total of 510 candidates applied, with 261 invited to interview for 100 available training places. For the 2024–2025 selection cycle, we returned to in‑person interviews, held over two days in late February at RCSI. Feedback from candidates and interviewers alike has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the value of face‑to‑face engagement in the selection process.   OSCE’s In late January & early February 140 trainees were examined in their year two combined Operative Surgical Skills and Human Factors in Patient Safety OSCE by approx. 72 examiners across the third and fifth floors in the National Surgical Skills Centre at 26 York Street.    Progression to ST2 Current ST1 trainees (98) will progress to their chosen specialty in year two in July, 93% of trainees have been appointed to their first choice specialty. All trainees will have an induction, either online or in person, with their ST2 Specialty Programme Director prior to commencing in post.   Surgical Bootcamp Planning is underway for the revamped Surgical Bootcamp 2026 (three face to face days coupled with interactive online sessions) which will run across four iterations from Monday 15 June to Wednesday 8 July with 100 new Core Surgical Trainees who are due to start in their assigned rotations on Monday 13 July 2026.    CST Induction The incoming Core Surgical Trainees will also have their comprehensive CST Induction, led by the CST Chair Mr Dara Kavanagh and Prof Kevin Barry, the National Director of the Surgical Training Programmes in the week prior to commencing on the programme. This annual induction also includes talks from our Health and Wellbeing officer, Ms Sinead Dixon, and on our online resources with our Lead Technology Officer, Mr Donncha Ryan. https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/db/1e2509a00ef3e4e9a770fe.png https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/db/1e2509a00ef3e4e9a770fe.png Mr David Moore elected as RCSI Council’s nominee for Vice President https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1ndn728cas5?lang=en&rss=true With over two decades of dedicated service in surgical practice, education and leadership, he is deeply committed to enhancing training programmes, advocating for surgical research and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the surgical community. 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT eb513a47570203e2907ac2bc95afa2cb One Column Articles - image right With over two decades of dedicated service in surgical practice, education and leadership, he is deeply committed to enhancing training programmes, advocating for surgical research and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the surgical community.   Mr Moore is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, Tallaght University Hospital and Blackrock Health. With over two decades of dedicated service in surgical practice, education and leadership, he is deeply committed to enhancing training programmes, advocating for surgical research and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the surgical community.     He has driven these priorities through his leadership roles including his current role as Chair of the Expert Group on Best Practice in Clinical Governance in Surgery, which earlier this month launched 'A Framework for Surgical Clinical Governance', a comprehensive national framework designed to strengthen patient safety, accountability and quality improvement across surgical services in Ireland.    Mr Moore is Clinical Lead for Spinal Surgery at Children’s Health Ireland, where he is at the forefront of implementing vital care pathways that reflect the latest clinical standards while responding effectively to the evolving needs of Ireland's healthcare system.    Mr Moore has held a number of leadership roles in his specialty including Past President of the Irish Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Past President of the Irish Paediatric Orthopaedic Society and inaugural Joint Clinical Lead in the National Trauma and Orthopaedic Programme.     Since his election to the Council of RCSI in 2012, Mr Moore has contributed as a member and chair of several RCSI and national committees. He has chaired RCSI’s Academic Council for two terms, the Medicine and Health Sciences Board, the Irish Surgical Postgraduate Training Committee, the Audit and Risk Committee and the Governance and Nominations Committee.     At an international level, he represented RCSI at the Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations and at the Joint Committee on Surgical Training.  https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/03/b94f1167ee71b12f29520c.png https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/03/b94f1167ee71b12f29520c.png Health and Well-being Supports Available https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/945l1ge3nnx?lang=en&rss=true [ https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/19gqf761du7/external?lang=en ] 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 IST 4af46c8df576b22d82eb242d2ca575a8 One Column Articles - image right <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/19gqf761du7/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img src="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/9f/9ed7484d779582b29ee3e1.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="447" height="306" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></a> Please logon to mSurgery.   Take a few minutes to read through our Trainee Health and Well-Being Supports that are available to you during your Training Programme.   Contact us at our confidential e-mail address: wellbeing@rcsi.ie https://msurgery.ie/home/health-well-being/ NSRSC Secures Major Boost for Surgical Research as HRB Funds Two International Trials https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/xmdqqoaafyn?lang=en&rss=true Surgical research in Ireland has received a significant uplift as the Health Research Board (HRB) has funded two international surgical trials for the first time through its Investigator-Led Clinical Trials (ILCT) programme. 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT d46b1350a35bcc36595b741db42ab459 One Column Articles - image right Surgical research in Ireland has received a significant uplift as the Health Research Board (HRB) has funded two international surgical trials for the first time through its Investigator-Led Clinical Trials (ILCT) programme. Surgical research in Ireland has received a significant uplift as the Health Research Board (HRB) has funded two international surgical trials for the first time through its Investigator-Led Clinical Trials (ILCT) programme. The RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC), Ireland’s central coordinating hub for surgical trials, played a pivotal role in securing both awards. The centre supported the investigators throughout the application process and will now coordinate trial set-up and delivery across participating hospitals nationwide.   Professor Stewart Walsh, recipient of one of the ILCT awards, serves as the national lead for the WARRIORS trial, led by Imperial College London. This trial will evaluate whether earlier surgical intervention for women with aortic aneurysms improves outcomes. In collaboration with the University of Galway, the NSRSC will facilitate the study’s rollout across four Irish hospital sites.   The second ILCT award was received by Dr Oliver Boughton, who, together with Mr Rajiv Merchant from Children’s Health Ireland, will lead the Irish arm of the Op Non-Stop trial. Led internationally by Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and the University of Oxford, this study will investigate optimal surgical management strategies for children with Perthes disease. The NSRSC will support the opening of OpNonStop across paediatric orthopaedic centres nationally, ensuring access for children throughout Ireland.   <img src="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/4e/3c96e1a41817f33d52838d.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="489" height="275" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="">   Established in 2021 by Professor Walsh and Dr Anne-Marie Byrne, the NSRSC has rapidly expanded and now supports 14 surgical studies across Ireland. RCSI recently recognised the centre’s national impact with a €1.2 million investment to further enhance surgical research infrastructure and capacity.   These two HRB awards underscore the NSRSC’s growing influence in elevating the quality, coordination, and visibility of Irish surgical research. As the centre prepares to launch a National Surgical Trials Network and appoint a new Clinical Director, it continues to build on the strong foundations laid by Professor Walsh—strengthening collaboration, attracting international trials, and expanding opportunities for Irish patients and surgeons to participate in high-quality research.      https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/61/920d9b52f2d0ffabe66dbc.jpg https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/61/920d9b52f2d0ffabe66dbc.jpg In Conversation with Dr Czara Kennedy and Prof Kevin Barry on Surgical Training https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/dwan3uokpuh?lang=en&rss=true RCSI's Beyond the Theatre latest podcast addresses a number of topics designed to support those applying for Core Surgical Training and Tips and advice for those who have been recently appointed. 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 6dd1ca5fdfe2f1f968794ea82e5202b6 One Column Articles - image right RCSI Beyond The Threatre Podcast RCSI's Beyond the Theatre latest podcast addresses a number of topics designed to support those applying for Core Surgical Training and Tips and advice for those who have been recently appointed. In Conversation with Dr Czara Kennedy and Prof Kevin Barry on Surgical Training   Commencing Surgical Training – Getting the Basics Right   Hosted by Prof Kevin Barry in conversation with Dr Czara Kennedy a Higher Surgical Trainee in General Surgery.   RCSI's Beyond the Theatre latest podcast addresses a number of topics designed to support those applying for Core Surgical Training and Tips and advice for those who have been recently appointed.   RCSI is delighted to announce that the latest episode is now available to listen on Spotify podcasts:<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> Spotify<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"><a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/iez7rrnk0ud/external?lang=en">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ROn8waulsHCel9NNtqZZb</a>   <img src="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/f3/17c334aecc97f9d904a8f9.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="298" height="398" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/f3/17c334aecc97f9d904a8f9.png Take Part in a 1 minute Social Media Survey https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1hcm7ln0wxu?lang=en&rss=true We are inviting trainee's to take part in a brief social media survey designed to better understand which platforms trainee's engage with online. 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 323b93ffb065a443369cdaba4da8820f One Column Articles - image right We are inviting trainee's to take part in a brief social media survey designed to better understand which platforms trainee's engage with online. The survey takes approximately one minute to complete and is anonymous.Your participation would be greatly appreciated and will help inform future communication strategies.   Click the button below for the survey link.   <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1fgzzd917gn/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TAKE THE SURVEY</a>   Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/53/1bfbd3514ef7a2a23749f4.jpg https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/53/1bfbd3514ef7a2a23749f4.jpg Complete Survey https://rcsiquality.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1L0HptPrBHvZFTU New National Clinical Programmes Annual Report 2025 https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/mc23jjb7lnj?lang=en&rss=true The National Clinical Programmes Annual Report 2025, published by RCSI, outlines the significant progress made by the Programmes over the past year in improving patient care, strengthening clinical governance and supporting more consistent service delivery across Ireland’s health system. The RCSI National Clinical Programmes Annual Report 2025 is available here. [ https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/10uyd61whhs/external?lang=en ] 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT c89da80d2ec7f50f5c8594bf90a47773 One Column Articles - image right News Story The National Clinical Programmes Annual Report 2025, published by RCSI, outlines the significant progress made by the Programmes over the past year in improving patient care, strengthening clinical governance and supporting more consistent service delivery across Ireland’s health system.   The RCSI National Clinical Programmes Annual Report 2025 is available <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/10uyd61whhs/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a> The report details the work of the National Clinical Programmes across surgery, emergency medicine, trauma and orthopaedic surgery, interventional radiology and cardiothoracic surgery, delivered in partnership between RCSI, the HSE, health regions, hospitals and frontline clinical teams.   Key developments during the year included the publication and rollout of major national models of care, including updated frameworks for emergency medicine and interventional radiology, alongside continued expansion of modernised care pathways across multiple surgical specialties. These initiatives are designed to support earlier access to care, reduce unwarranted variation and improve alignment between community and hospital services.   The contribution made by the programmes to support the expansion of the elective surgery capacity by coordinating cross specialty programmes to agree national guidance for the new facilities is also outlined in the report.   The report also highlights the growing role of digital health in supporting clinical care and service planning. National dashboards, digital early warning systems and integrated patient flow platforms are now in use across a number of services, enabling real-time access to information to support clinical decision-making and operational oversight.   Patient safety and quality improvement remained central to programme activity in 2025. Work continued to strengthen national audit and governance structures, expand clinical databases and support education and training initiatives aligned with national standards and best practice.   Alongside service delivery improvements, the Programmes contributed to workforce planning and sustainability initiatives, including assessment of future workforce needs, expansion of advanced practice roles and continued development of education pathways to support evolving models of care. Environmental sustainability also remained a focus, with continued rollout of the Green Emergency Medicine programme across emergency departments and injury units.   Professor Deborah McNamara, RCSI President, welcomed the publication of the annual report: “The RCSI National Clinical Programmes support clinicians and services to implement evidence-based care in a consistent and practical way across the health system. The progress outlined in this report reflects strong clinical leadership and collaboration, demonstrating how nationally agreed models of care can deliver meaningful, high-quality improvements for patients and services.”   The Annual Report also outlines priorities for 2026, including scaling the implementation of national models of care, further development of digital infrastructure, continued support for workforce planning and expanded use of data to support quality improvement and service performance.   The RCSI National Clinical Programmes Annual Report 2025 is available <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/10uyd61whhs/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/dd/61bb85a05079b788e02577.jpg https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/dd/61bb85a05079b788e02577.jpg Launch of Ireland’s First National Curriculum For Robotic Surgical Training https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/pf4a8v4il44?lang=en&rss=true The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland formally launched Ireland’s first national curriculum for robotic surgical training during Charter Week in February, marking a major step forward in the structured development of robotic surgery education in Ireland. 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT 982497abfafd9747f77a110855815de0 Feature Article - image left Major step forward in Irish Surgery The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland formally launched Ireland’s first national curriculum for robotic surgical training during Charter Week in February, marking a major step forward in the structured development of robotic surgery education in Ireland. The programme is supported by a significant institutional investment of €2.3 million by RCSI in robotic surgical education. This includes the purchase of three robotic platforms, the refurbishment of a dedicated robotic training suite within the National Surgical and Clinical Skills Centre on the St Stephen’s Green campus, and the appointment of a specialist robotics educator to support delivery of the programme.   The curriculum has been designed as a vendor-agnostic, multi-platform training pathway to ensure that trainees develop transferable skills applicable across current and future robotic systems. Training will combine console simulation, model-based practice, and structured hands-on teaching, together with dedicated sessions on human factors, communication, teamwork, and emergency management in the robotic operating environment.   Since the launch in February, work has been ongoing to develop the detailed structure of the curriculum, including the design of individual training modules, simulation exercises, and assessment processes. The programme is scheduled to commence in September, when the first cohort of trainees will undertake the initial phase of training.   In addition to the core curriculum for trainees, RCSI is developing advanced training days for higher specialist trainees, multi-platform exposure courses, and a series of standalone robotic skills courses that will allow wider access to structured robotic training within Ireland. These developments are supported by the new dedicated robotic training facility, which has been designed to provide a high-fidelity, immersive learning environment.   The curriculum forms a key part of the wider National Governance Framework for Robotic Surgery published by RCSI, and aims to ensure that the continued expansion of robotic surgery across Irish hospitals is supported by consistent national standards in safety, training, and clinical practice.   There has already been significant interest in the programme from international centres, and discussions are ongoing regarding future academic collaborations and training partnerships.   The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland will provide further updates as the programme progresses towards its first intake in September.   <img src="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/4b/4a4eaf9ed95de0f1edc732.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="570" height="380" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/8f/56f7e17f3cf07b6d3667de.jpg https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/8f/56f7e17f3cf07b6d3667de.jpg Registrations now open - The 6th National Human Factors in Patient Safety conference https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1uta877bimz?lang=en&rss=true RCSI is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for our 6th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference. 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 4d0bf7c3a76586e375e343b8d7f276a7 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Friday, 22 May 2026 <span class="TextRun SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 19.55px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto">RCSI is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for our 6th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference.  <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; clear: both; cursor: text; overflow: visible; direction: ltr; color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"> <span class="TextRun SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 19.55px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto">Theme: <span class="TextRun SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 19.55px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto">Human Factors in Practice; How Far Have We Come?<span class="EOP SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 19.55px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}">  </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; clear: both; cursor: text; overflow: visible; direction: ltr; color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"> <span class="EOP SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.55px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}">  </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; clear: both; 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user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 17px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto">The RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety Team are delighted to invite you to our annual Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference which will include contributions from:<span class="EOP SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 17px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}">  <p class="Paragraph SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: auto 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; color: windowtext; text-align: left;">  </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; 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padding: 0px; user-select: text; cursor: text; text-decoration-line: none; color: inherit;" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/fz6bm7vrn44/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; color: #0000ff; text-decoration-line: underline; line-height: 19.55px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="none">https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/events/event/2026/human-factors-in-patient-safety-conference</a><span class="EOP SCXW131675024 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 19.55px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}">    <img src="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/c8/1096bba43bede169a363df.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="899" height="506" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""> </div> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/ca/a635fd645d3d9e9190e443.png Applications now open – Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1nhyapidsjg?lang=en&rss=true Applications for both our Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module FT and PT programmes are now open and will close on Monday, 18 May 2026. 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT e905ec0b592221b7356f578d1cebaa6e ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 September 2026 intake Applications for both our Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module FT and PT programmes are now open and will close on Monday, 18 May 2026. Applications for both our Master of Surgery (MCh) by Module FT and PT programmes are now open and will close on Monday, 18 May 2026.   RCSI’s established MCh by Module programme runs full-time over one year or part time over 2 years on a hybrid model, with 80% online with 20% face to face days on campus. Each module will have at least one- or two days' face to face. The research component pushes you to focus on your individual interests and professional development within the greater healthcare context, and as the first programme in Ireland to incorporate a taught component you'll develop a skill set that cannot be adequately developed through research alone. For more information, please visit: <a style="color: #de1834; text-decoration-line: underline; font-size: 13px;" title="" href="https://admin.eu.poppulo-app.com/notessa/rcsisurgicalaffairs/reporting/clickMap.do?action=loadClickMapForPage&pageId=58958432&channelType=&execution=#cm_link_9164350?a=6&p=58958432&t=31603041" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="1">www.rcsi.com/mcht</a> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/30/1744465f28e6152fe8a039.jpg https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/30/1744465f28e6152fe8a039.jpg RCSI opens landmark development at 118 St Stephen’s Green https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1ocm704o23o?lang=en&rss=true The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland were pleased to welcome Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless to officially open 118 St Stephen’s Green. 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 IST f1c9fc475faafa4112b9e53fb9c677e1 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 A Healthier Future The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland were pleased to welcome Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless to officially open 118 St Stephen’s Green. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland were pleased to welcome Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless to officially open 118 St Stephen’s Green.   The event included a tour of the building for the Taoiseach and the Minister who were both impressed with our state-of-the-art education, research and public engagement facilities. The €95 million development marks an important new chapter for our RCSI community.    To mark the launch event a video has been produced to give members of the public a glimpse into 118 St Stephen’s Green and the important work that will be carried out within.   [ https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1u9wgabmtc9/external?lang=en ] https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/11/85037f0bb61367cabea092.jpg Online PG Diploma in Human Factors in Patient Safety - Applications Now Open https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/n9mz9obg8i8?lang=en&rss=true Applications for our flexible part-time, inter-disciplinary and online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety are now open for September 2026 intake. 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT 6f92ec868e3b19156f101d53ce6bb21b ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 September 2026 intake Applications for our flexible part-time, inter-disciplinary and online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety are now open for September 2026 intake.  <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW178757134 BCX0" style="white-space: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; clear: both; cursor: text; overflow: visible; direction: ltr; color: #000000; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;"> <img src="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/27/2e00ac550caad332c0908a.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="483" height="297" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""> Applications now open - Online PG Diploma/MSc. in Human Factors in Patient Safety - September 2026 intake - Please share with your network.  RCSI's <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/wvhx9v0pg0n/external?lang=en">Human Factors in Patient Safety programme</a> provides a greater awareness of risk and error in the workplace by providing participants with skills required to mitigate risk and prevent adverse outcomes.  Our flexible online programme also offers access to an interprofessional team of experts in surgery, psychology, nursing, pharmacy and the related fields of medical ethics, medical litigation, leadership, professionalism and communication, amongst others.  Scholars will 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 you can access it in your own time.    <img src="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/c7/9d73987c7df4870042510f.png" width="597" height="388" alt="">   If you have any questions, please email us at PostgradSA@rcsi.ie  Click <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1wpn6qv3954/external?lang=en">here</a> to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you, Best wishes Human Factors in Patient Safety Team </div> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/7b/efb232941832a3fd75dbaf.jpg Model of Care for Interventional Radiology https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1be2qhps2bg?lang=en&rss=true The publication of the Model of Care for Interventional Radiology is not an endpoint, but a starting point for the specialty. 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 27e849fe13a7008b85c41903283cd250 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 A roadmap for interventional radiology care across Ireland The publication of the Model of Care for Interventional Radiology is not an endpoint, but a starting point for the specialty.  https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/24/449e651e5ec8e1b12e69f4.jpg Read More https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalindependent.ie%2Fcomment%2Fopinion%2Fa-roadmap-for-interventional-radiology-care-across-ireland%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckatieflynn%40rcsi.ie%7Cd044e6b6a8194364f0b908de88eb80ac%7C607041e7a8124670bd3030f9db210f06%7C0%7C0%7C639098742325480780%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WGG4deu9yVQ7cE7shDS2Pm9NUSJmffnrAjEk3EjEecY%3D&reserved=0 Brand New Self-paced Course - Introduction To Surgical Skills and Operating Theatre Practice https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/3q6hl52ttoh?lang=en&rss=true RCSI have launched a new online Self-paced course - Introduction To Surgical Skills and Operating Theatre Practice. 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT cdd573e5d519666f73dad6ad08e3dd89 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 RCSI have launched a new online Self-paced course - Introduction To Surgical Skills and Operating Theatre Practice.  RCSI have launched a new online Self-paced course - Introduction To Surgical Skills and Operating Theatre Practice.    This course is suitable for early surgical practice or first-year post-internship training.    This online course will provide you with the introductory knowledge needed to navigate the safe care of the surgical patient in an operating theatre environment and the essential knowledge and skills needed for an early career surgical NCHD.   To learn more, visit: <a style="color: #de1834; text-decoration-line: underline; font-size: 13px;" title="" href="https://admin.eu.poppulo-app.com/notessa/rcsisurgicalaffairs/reporting/clickMap.do?action=loadClickMapForPage&pageId=58961816&channelType=&execution=#cm_link_9164346?a=6&p=58961816&t=31603041" rel="tooltip" data-original-title="1">https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpdss/introduction-to-surgical-skills-and-operating-theatre-practice/course-details</a> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/b9/48f3321338a7ba4b3958f8.png https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/b9/48f3321338a7ba4b3958f8.png Sylvester O’Halloran Meeting https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/2hdrk3khluw?lang=en&rss=true The RCSI Surgery team were delighted to attend this year's Sylvester O'Halloran Meeting at the University of Limerick (School of Medicine). 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 45548b6f2594c331e2223588a0ae3098 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Friday, 27 February 2026 The RCSI Surgery team were delighted to attend this year's Sylvester O'Halloran Meeting at the University of Limerick (School of Medicine). The RCSI Surgery team were delighted to attend this year's Sylvester O'Halloran Meeting at the University of Limerick (School of Medicine). It was great to meet and chat to many of of our RCSI Trainees, NCHDs and Consultants who attended.     Prof Sean Johnston delivered the highly regarded Sylvester O'Halloran Lecture that was very thought-provoking and insightful. RCSI being present at many of these surgical conferences shows our commitment to supporting the showcasing of surgical excellence and development across Ireland. https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/41/b0bab75613b7a3ca4ed5fe.jpeg https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/41/b0bab75613b7a3ca4ed5fe.jpeg Applications now open – MRCS Part A September 2026 https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1l4h1r42z6b?lang=en&rss=true Please note applications to sit the MRCS Part A in September 2026 with RCSI is now open. 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 IST 0b980e531232eacac4a107381c46e391 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Please note applications to sit the MRCS Part A in September 2026 with RCSI is now open. Applications now open - MRCS Part A September 2026   Closing: Wednesday, 1 July 2026   Please note applications to sit the MRCS Part A in September 2026 with RCSI is now open. Claim your MRCS Resources benefits today and join our global community   Candidates sitting the MRCS Part A April 2026 Diet with RCSI will receive an array of resources to help you pass the examination including:   🏥Free access to our exclusive Affiliate Membership with 100+ resources 🏥Free access to TeachMe Surgery and TeachMe Anatomy with over 2000+ Mock MCQs and revision guides 🏥15% off MRCS Part A Pastest Resources 🏥And More   Learn more: <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1ucbl1najqu/external?lang=en">https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/professional-exams/surgery/mrcs-part-a</a>   Application link: <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/12s33jd1sdz/external?lang=en">https://booking.kaizenep.com/portal/rcsi/3ca58899-43ed-4e20-a00b-6d45712ebe17</a>   <img src="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/2e/c6d203f3c9989c0682e183.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="431" height="431" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/2e/c6d203f3c9989c0682e183.jpg Season 3, Episode 6 Out Now - Dr Jessica M Ryan, PhD - Best Practice in Surgical Handover https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/26tl0hruwsm?lang=en&rss=true RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 6 of our Safe and Sound podcast is OUT NOW featuring DrJessica M RyanPhD, General Surgery (Hepatobiliary) Higher Specialist Trainee SH-CORE Study Coordinator. 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 194227f6d8d8f41c12e186e9e2eef773 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 6 of our Safe and Sound podcast is OUT NOW featuring Dr<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Jessica M RyanPhD, General Surgery (Hepatobiliary) Higher Specialist Trainee SH-CORE Study Coordinator. RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 6 of our Safe and Sound podcast is OUT NOW featuring Dr<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Jessica M RyanPhD, General Surgery (Hepatobiliary) Higher Specialist Trainee SH-CORE Study Coordinator. With a high number of listeners from across different countries and specialties, Season 3 will again provide a spotlight on key pillars within the ecosystem of Human Factors in Patient Safety. <span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> RCSI's latest podcast episode was hosted by Dr <span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Fardod O'Kelly MD MA MSc MBA, RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast Host and Senior Lecturer in Surgical Education.<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts, we are delighted to announce that the Season 3, Episode 6 is now available to listen on the below audio channels:<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> Spotify<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/18ei04exlr0/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zys1Mbf7FojYB4qdFwVPw</a> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> Apple Podcasts<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px none rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1oh8e605wp7/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/safe--sound-podcast1</a>   Kind regards, RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety Academy https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/0b/74fd5df6febc0d441a8911.png https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/0b/74fd5df6febc0d441a8911.png Have you followed our LinkedIn CPD Page? https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/dkq2xpa5b55?lang=en&rss=true Follow our RCSI Continuous Professional Development LinkedIn Channel dedicated to NCHDs in Surgery and Emergency Medicine’s career development. Follow Here [ https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/9bxqlz8r8gt/external?lang=en ] 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 8a79300638c23392079888a1f56f123f ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Follow our RCSI Continuous Professional Development LinkedIn Channel dedicated to NCHDs in Surgery and Emergency Medicine’s career development.   <a href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/9bxqlz8r8gt/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow Here</a> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/b6/3cb30085c645eec3762361.png https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/b6/3cb30085c645eec3762361.png Free Event - MyHealth RCSI https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/55a7w59rf6d?lang=en&rss=true Join RCSI for a special in‑person event on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 where we break down the realities of heart health in a way that’s friendly, practical and easy-to-understand. 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT d8e42f45330581c64a0c72cd2ec3e437 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Your Healthy Heart Join RCSI for a special in‑person event on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 where we break down the realities of heart health in a way that’s friendly, practical and easy-to-understand.  Heart disease affects thousands of people in Ireland every year, but understanding your heart doesn’t have to be complicated.    We’ll be talking about everything from the early warning signs of heart trouble, to what happens during a cardiac event, to how you can live well with a long‑term heart condition. If you’ve ever wondered what symptoms you shouldn’t ignore, how treatments work, or what you can do to protect your heart every day, this conversation is for you.   With insights from cardiology experts along with lived‑experience stories, this event will leave you feeling better informed and empowered to look after your heart.   Arrive early and explore  Guests are invited to come along from 5.30pm to visit the Humanarium exhibition, Heart: more than a beat, and engage with the Irish Heart Foundation and CRY Ireland, who will host support stands with helpful resources and information in advance of the event.  Event details  📅 Wednesday, 22 April 2026  ⏰ Doors open at 5.30pm. Event starts at 6.00pm. (Ends approx. 7.30pm)  📍 Learning Studio, RCSI 118 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 X0N1  📝 Check-in required at the registration desk  ♿ Fully accessible venue     This is a free, in-person event and everyone is welcome, but places are limited.   Please register your attendance using the link below to secure your spot.   <a id="OWA07b40b7e-553c-05a7-390c-5d4795abf3ac" style="color: #3598db;" title="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/gufmmd5nliq/external?lang=en" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/gufmmd5nliq/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-linkindex="0" data-auth="NotApplicable">REGISTER HERE</a>   <img src="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/61/866e354a0097f20ec5799e.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="481" height="271" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/2c/e42349025e6e1e45395d2b.jpg https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/2c/e42349025e6e1e45395d2b.jpg National Healthcare Outcomes Conference https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/1ceex1t9uks?lang=en&rss=true Innovation for Better Health Outcomes: Shaping the Future of Healthcare 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT d00d965e17451894628091faf1b59f13 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 21 April 2026 <span class="mark0893mejfp" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">Innovation for Better Health Outcomes: Shaping the Future of Healthcare <div style="border-width: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; text-align: left; direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: white;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The <span class="mark09bj4dnlr" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">National <span class="mark0893mejfp" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">Healthcare <span class="mark4bssiik3c" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">Outcomes Conference supported by Novartis returns to RCSI this April. This year’s <span class="mark09bj4dnlr" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">national <span class="mark0893mejfp" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">healthcare outcome conference brings together <span class="mark0893mejfp" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">healthcare decision-makers, <span class="mark0893mejfp" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">healthcare providers, patient representatives, health services researchers, and other stakeholders to explore how central and local innovation activities can improve the quality, efficiency, and equity of Irish <span class="mark0893mejfp" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">healthcare delivery.</div> <div style="border-width: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; text-align: left; direction: ltr; color: black;">Moderated by Johnathan McCrea, award-winning TV and radio broadcaster, policy leaders, clinical and academic experts will lead discussions on evidence-based approaches, including new applications of health technologies, integrated care models, and data-driven decision-making, and explore their potential to enhance efficiency, access, and quality of care. More details to follow in the coming weeks.</div> <div style="border-width: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; text-align: left; direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: white;"> </div> <div style="border-width: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; text-align: left; direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: white;">For more information or to register please go <a id="OWAbc1cbf71-b8ee-57dd-4258-a29a9c0348b2" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/lmvpdk49cbm/external?lang=en" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/lmvpdk49cbm/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">here</a></div> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/d5/982214c3f4bf208da916e6.png https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/d5/982214c3f4bf208da916e6.png From Prevention to Personalised Care: BRCC Cancer Conference https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/111ilr1k586?lang=en&rss=true Join us on Thursday, 21 May for an engaging programme focused on advancing outcomes and shaping the future of oncology care. 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 695e2e3894ffe2f7a4162066956d6647 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-31603051-20200610-095107 Thursday, 21 May 2026 Join us on Thursday, 21 May for an engaging programme focused on advancing <span class="mark4bssiik3c" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">outcomes and shaping the future of oncology care. <div style="border-width: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 26px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; text-align: left; direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: white;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The BRCC Cancer Conference takes place this May, bringing together leading experts to explore the full spectrum of cancer care — from prevention and early detection to innovative personalised treatment and survivorship. We are delighted to confirm our keynote speakers, more speakers will be announced shortly. </div> <ul style="color: #242424; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web (West European)', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: normal; text-align: left; direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 20px; flex-direction: column; background-color: white;"> <li style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 15px; align-self: start; color: #000000;">Professor Antonio Toesca (keynote speaker) Direttore, Divisione di Senologia Chirurgica, Istituto Oncologico di Candiolo FPO-IRCCS, Torino, Italy</li> <li style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 15px; align-self: start; color: #000000;">Professor Margaret Flanagan (keynote speaker) Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, USA</li> </ul> <div style="border-width: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; text-align: left; direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: white;">Join us on Thursday, 21 May for an engaging programme focused on advancing <span class="mark4bssiik3c" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">outcomes and shaping the future of oncology care.</div> <div style="border-width: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; text-align: left; direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: white;">Further details will be shared in the coming weeks. For more information and registration go to out website <a id="OWAd0525339-cc5f-c426-9c6b-b9274578a550" style="border-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/4z1wx5pnb9c/external?lang=en" href="https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/zcabku9oww/4z1wx5pnb9c/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">here</a>.</div> https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/9b/b926735cb6a1a3ca52db12.jpg https://rcsisurgicalaffairs.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/47755/9b/b926735cb6a1a3ca52db12.jpg