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August 2025 - Issue 8

Career and Professional Development Opportunities

 

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Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery SI Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery - University Hospital Galway for 39 hours per week. 


Consultant Otolaryngologist - Sligo University Hospital for 25 hours per week and Letterkenny University Hospital for 12 hours per week. 

 

Applications to deliver the Millin Lecture 2025 are now open!


The 48th Millin Lecture will take place in RCSI on Friday, 14 November 2025.


The opportunity to deliver this prestigious lecture is open to all the surgical specialties. The opportunity is open to candidates who are either Members or Fellows of the College, in good standing, for the lectureship. Usually, the successful applicant will be well-advanced in his/her surgical training or in their first five years in consultant practice.

Preference will be given to candidates whose surgical research has been carried out wholly or in part in Ireland. The chosen theme shall be of clinical interest embodying original research, comprising a substantial body of work and be suitable for presentation as a formal lecture. The Lecturer will receive the Millin Medal.

The application window for the 2025 Millin Lecture is now open and will close on Friday, 19 September 2025.

Further particulars may be obtained here >>>

 

Gain essential skills and knowledge to enhance your teaching skills as a clinician – Clinicians as Educators – Effective Teaching Skills (Micro-credential) – January 2026 intake – Open to doctors including Interns, NCHDs and Surgical Trainees 


Please note you can now register your interest for our online micro-credential “Clinicians as Educators – Effective Teaching Skills” for January 2026 intake. 


This Module aims to support and promote the development of your role as a teacher and assessor in clinical practice and is in essence a “Teach the Teacher “course – 10 ECTS. 


Please note this micro-credential has limited places so you are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. As well as gaining insight into educational theory the module is very practical in its approach and will ensure improvement of your clinical bedside and classroom teaching and assessing skills. Scholars will have lots of opportunity for peer and faculty discussions on clinical teaching experiences and challenges and will gain insights into developing solutions. 


For further information and to register your interest, please click here >>>

 

CPD Support Scheme 2025/26 - Enrol Now  


Please note that enrolment for our 2025/26 CPD Support Scheme is now open.   


This year’s programme includes a wide range of courses for NCHD's in surgery and emergency medicine including Trauma 360 - Simulation for Survival Certificate, Managing Adverse Events, Core Clinical Communication Skills for Aspiring Surgeons, and more. The programme also includes self-paced online courses, including a new course, Good Clinical Practice, Safe Clinical Handovers, Communication Skills for Video and Telephone Consultations and Medical Science for Surgery and Emergency Medicine.


For more information and to submit an application, please click here >>>

 

MD/PhD by Prior Publication - Applications open now 


RCSI School of Postgraduate Studies is delighted to announce that we are accepting applications for the next intake of the MD and PhD by Prior Publication programmes.  These Level 10 NFQ major awards are accredited by RCSI and the National University of Ireland programmes. They are open to research active RCSI staff (at any of our campuses), RCSI Honorary Appointments, RCSI Trainees, Members or Fellows and RCSI Alumni. Applications will be accepted until 15 August for an October 2025 start.


These programmes offer the opportunity to medical graduates with a record of publications in medicine, surgery or clinical science to complete an MD by prior published works. Those with a record of publications in biomedical, clinical and health services research can complete a PhD by prior published works. 


This route to an MD or PhD allows scholars who have sufficient research experience at doctoral level, as demonstrated through already published material, to gain academic recognition for their work over a minimum registration period of one year. 


We would like to invite interested applicants who meet the eligibility criteria to apply before 15 August.  


Further information is available via the website and enquiries can be made postgraduateschool@rcsi.ie. 

 

RCSI Colles Travelling Fellowship in Surgery 2026


Applications are invited for the RCSI 2026 Colles Travelling Fellowship in Surgery.  The object of the award is to promote the acquisition of additional surgical skills and knowledge that will contribute to the advancement of surgical science and practice in Ireland and is the most prestigious surgical travelling fellowship offered by the RCSI.


The Fellowship is open to Fellows and Members of the College who are in, or have completed within the previous two years, a higher surgical training programme in the Island of Ireland.


The Fellowship, which must be full-time, is tenable for one year abroad and includes a College Medal, stipend and travel allowance to a maximum amount of €20,000.  Additional travelling grants, up to a maximum of €30,000 may also be awarded to either the Fellowship winner and/or other worthy candidates.  It is anticipated that the award(s) will relate to Fellowships commencing from July 2026.


Closing date for applications is Friday, 24 October 2025. Queries may be directed to rcsifellowships@rcsi.ie. 


Application forms and further particulars are available here >>>

 

Applications for our upcoming MRCS Part A January diet are now open


Candidates sitting the MRCS Part A January 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  

For any queries, please email surgerymarketing@rcsi.ie  


To learn more click here >>>

 

Applications closing soon for RCSI's MSc in Public Health Leadership - September 2025 Intake


This two-year, part-time Master’s degree equips healthcare professionals with the leadership, business, and strategic management skills needed to drive meaningful change in healthcare systems.


You will learn: 

✔️ How to lead teams and manage healthcare organisations effectively 

✔️ Strategies for improving operational performance and patient outcomes 

✔️ Financial and resource management tailored to healthcare settings 

✔️ How to navigate policy, governance, and health system reform 

✔️ Real-world skills to implement sustainable, system-level improvements 


The programme is delivered fully online, enabling you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments. Each module is taught by experienced healthcare leaders, policy experts, and academic professionals. 


This MSc is ideal for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, managers, and administrators who want to: 

  • Strengthen their leadership and management capabilities 
  • Move into senior healthcare or system-level roles 
  • Improve efficiency, innovation, and patient care delivery in their organisations 

Discover how this MSc can help you become a confident, effective leader in healthcare. For more information, please click here >>>

 

Applications are closing soon for RCSI's MSc in Professionalism in Medicine and Health Sciences - September 2025 Intake


This two-year, part-time Master’s degree is designed to help healthcare professionals understand and lead with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.


You will learn:

✔️ The importance of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence in patient care

✔️ How to make ethical decisions and navigate complex clinical dilemmas

✔️ How to build trust with patients and colleagues

✔️ How to improve quality, safety, and leadership in healthcare


The programme is fully online, allowing you to study while you continue working. Each module is taught by experienced healthcare professionals and experts in medical ethics, patient safety, and leadership. 


It’s ideal for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, allied health and social care professionals, and administrators who want to: 

  • Enhance their professionalism and leadership in healthcare
  • Improve how they care for patients and collaborate with teams
  • Develop strategies for navigating ethical challenges in real-world healthcare


    • Discover how this MSc can help you become a more confident, ethical, and patient-focused healthcare professional.


    For more information click here >>>

     

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