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10/09/2026

International Perspectives on Robotic Surgical Training and Digital Innovation – Dr James Porter, Chief Medical Officer, Robotics and Digital Technologies at Medtronic

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is delighted to announce that the latest episode of our RCSI Beyond the Theatre podcast featuring world-renowned Robotic Surgeon Dr James Porter, Chief Medical Officer, Robotics and Digital Technologies at Medtronic and Medical Director for Robotic Surgery at Swedish Medical Centre and Providence St. Joseph Health in Seattle, Washington.

This highly-anticipated podcast episode also featured Irish perspectives from Prof Barry McGuire, Professor of Postgraduate Surgical Education and Academic Development, RCSI and was hosted by Prof Kevin Barry, Director of National Surgical Training Programmes, RCSI.

To listen to this highly insightful, thought-provoking and educational podcast, please visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OkvwUprf71fJ6EKViz5PC?si=Ae0fpnkRRQa4dLFFhGcKuA

07/09/2026

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland was delighted to attend the 51st Annual Sir Peter Freyer Surgical Symposium last Friday and Saturday at the University of Galway. It was great to meet many RCSI Fellows & Members, Medical Students, Surgical Trainees, NCHD’s and Consultants.

From insightful keynote lectures, insightful posters, our innovative RCSI TeleSurgery event in collaboration with Cornerstone Robotics and more, this year's Freyer meeting brought together the community of surgery 🏥

It was a pleasure to talk to attendees throughout both days on an array of areas including surgical education, training, research, examinations, and more.

With our recent release of our brand-new RCSI CPD Support Scheme Brochure (including 180+ courses from September 2026 to May 2027) we were delighted to hand out physical copies of our brand-new brochure while also talking to NCHDs in Surgery and Emergency Medicine about our upcoming courses.

The future is bright 💫🏥

03/09/2026

Come and say hi to the RCSI CPD Team at the 51st Sir Peter Freyer Symposium at the University of Galway this Friday, 4 September 2026

Print copies of our new Continuous Professional Development Brochure 2026/27 will be available on the day. Members of the RCSI CPD Team will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have about CPD courses or other general CPD related queries.

02/09/2026

Register your interest – Flexible and Hybrid Micro-credential – February 2027 intake

Lead and deliver a service of excellence in your organisation

Please note applications for our flexible and hybrid micro-credential “Leading and Managing your Organisation and Service” is now open for February 2027 intake.

Delivered by Dr Mary Collins, the aim of this micro-credential is to equip you with the leadership, strategic, financial and people-management capabilities required to lead a clinical department or service effectively, and to support you in applying those capabilities directly to the organisational realities of your own working environment. This micro-credential provides participants with an understanding of the nature of service and the factors that contribute to excellence in leading service in healthcare through lectures, guest speakers, seminars, readings and assignments.

Participants will develop an understanding of the healthcare structures and their competing demands, the development of a culture of service excellence, the various activities involved in the analysis, formulation and implementation of strategic initiatives.

For more information, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpdss/leading-and-managing-your-organisation/apply

01/09/2026

Join us at Freyer – RCSI Early Career Surgical Network Meeting – 3pm, Friday 4 September 2026

This informal gathering provides an excellent opportunity for surgeons in the early stages of their careers to connect with colleagues, expand their professional networks, and engage in discussions on issues relevant to early career surgical practice.

Agenda:
- Welcome to new committee members
- Welcome to Professor May Cleary, ECSN Liaison with RCSI Council
- Election of Chair and Co-Chair
- Discussion of the 2026/2027 Work Plan, including:
- Charter Session
- ISTG
- Practice Management Webinar
- Podcast Proposal
- Future Representatives
- Any Other Business (AOB)

The RCSI Early Career Surgical Network aims to support surgeons who are approaching the end of their training, undertaking fellowship positions, or who have recently commenced practice as consultant surgeons. The network promotes collegiality, peer support, informal mentorship, and professional development through networking opportunities, educational initiatives, information sharing, and social events.

To register, please visit: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=50FwYBKocEa9MDD52yEPBpV7RkLoG9BPqUgj85DQW6FUNzlCQlFUWERMTDBKNklNV09PMEhGVFk0VC4u&route=shorturl

31/08/2026

Applications now open – Flexible Micro-Credentials for busy doctors and wider healthcare professionals – Early 2027 intake

RCSI is pleased to announce the launch of our 3 new flexible Micro-Credentials which will commence in January/February 2027. Looking to enhance your cv as a medical doctor or wider healthcare professional? Our in-demand micro-credentials have been created based on feedback from a wider range of medical professionals. With limited capacity on each Micro-Credential, we advise to submit your applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointed.

· Clinicians as Educators – Effective Teaching Skills (Online) - https://www.rcsi.com/online/find-a-course/micro-credential/c/l/clinicians-as-educators-effective-teaching-skills

· Healthcare Change and Quality Improvement (Hybrid) - https://www.rcsi.com/online/find-a-course/micro-credential/h/e/healthcare-change-and-quality-improvement

· Leading and Managing your Organisation and Service (Hybrid) - https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpdss/leading-and-managing-your-organisation/apply

For any queries, please email [email protected]

28/08/2026

Interested in learning more about our RCSI Core Surgical Training Programme prior to applications opening for July 2027 intake?

Join us on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 6:15pm for RCSI’s Core Surgical Training 2027 intake online information session for prospective applicants looking to learn more about our national surgery training programme.

For more information visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/events/event/2024/core-surgical-training-programme-online-information-session-for-prospective-applicants

27/08/2026

Brand-new brochure out now – RCSI CPD Support Scheme Brochure 2026-27

RCSI is pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new RCSI CPD Support Scheme Brochure 2026-27.

Learn more about our brand-new catalogue of courses which is open to NCHDs in Surgery and EM currently enrolled on our CPD Support Scheme (some courses are also open to the wider healthcare community). This year’s brand-new CPD Brochure includes an array of:

- Interactive and classroom-based courses
- Self-Paced Courses
- Short Certificates
- Postgraduate courses
- Postgraduate academic programmes
- Upcoming events
- And more

To view our brand-new CPD Brochure, please visit: https://issuu.com/rcsi/docs/rcsi_cpdss_brochure_2026_-_2027

Join us this evening at 6pm for online webinar dedicated to the RCSI CPD Brochure Launch which will feature presentations from Prof Daragh Moneley, Surgery CPD Programme Lead and Dr Mustafa Mehmood, Emergency Medicine CPD Programme Lead.

Registration link for this evenings event: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/events/event/2026/cpdss-brochure-launch

Applications for our RCSI CPD Support Scheme is still currently open, and will close on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

To register, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/cpdss/enrolment

26/08/2026

Reminder – Brand-new RCSI CPD Brochure Launch Event happening tomorrrow – Thursday, 27 August 2026 from 6pm

Join us tomorrow from 18:00 (Irish Time) for our RCSI CPD Support Scheme Brochure launch (2026-27).

With over 180+ technical and non-technical skills courses for NCHDs across Ireland, learn more about our brand-new catalogue of courses which is open to NCHDs in Surgery and EM currently enrolled on our CPD Support Scheme (please note some courses are also open to the wider healthcare community).

For NCHD’s already enrolled on our RCSI CPD Support Scheme, this event is a great way to learn more about our upcoming courses and resources from key RCSI CPD Stakeholders such as Prof Daragh Moneley (Surgery CPDSS Lead), Dr. Mustafa Mehmood (Emergency Medicine CPDSS Lead) and more.

To register, please visit: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=50FwYBKocEa9MDD52yEPBq7MDEiHd3RHmj8J93Sk68JUODFLNkNFWlFNVFZSQ1NOWlNMRjJGRlFQUS4u&route=shorturl

For more information, please visit: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/events/event/2026/cpdss-brochure-launch

24/08/2026

**Application Deadline Extended**- RCSI Basic and Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice Certificates - September 2026 intake

Please note applications for both our Basic and Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice Certificates will close this Friday, 28 August 2026 whereby Surgical NCHD's can apply for September 2026 intake (limited spaces).

The RCSI Basic Surgical Principles and Practice Certificate provides a flexible and hybrid programme, specifically designed to support surgical doctors who are not on formal training programmes, by providing structured educational support in-line with the Intercollegiate Core Surgical Curriculum (CST).

The RCSI Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice is a flexible and hybrid certificate, that aims to enhance your competencies and knowledge, providing you with essential surgical knowledge to support and progress your career.

NCHDs who wish to apply for either certificates must have already applied for our RCSI CPD Support Scheme.

Last chance to apply:
Basic Surgical Principles and Practice: www.rcsi.com/bspp
Intermediate Surgical Principles and Practice: www.rcsi.com/ispp

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