MSc Leadership and Management Development graduate recognised for her project
MSc Leadership and Management Development graduate 2011-2013 , Ms Sheena Ewing was recognised for her organisational project which focussed on nursing recruitment issues relating to orientation, skill...
View ArticleNew evidence shows link between childhood trauma and psychotic experiences
Researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) have demonstrated that exposure to childhood trauma (physical assault and bullying) is linked to psychotic experiences, (such as hearing...
View ArticleRCSI Launches New ‘Surgical Bootcamp' for Surgical Trainees
The new intake of surgical trainees in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) began the first ‘Surgical Bootcamp programme this week. This intensive 40 hour course which is now mandatory for...
View ArticlePrimary Healthcare Corporation (PHC) recruiting senior roles in Qatar
Primary Healthcare Corporation, Qatar - Building the Foundation There are a number of exciting opportunities in primary healthcare in the State of Qatar. Up to 20 Qatar-based posts are available in...
View ArticlePrimary school children become mini-scientists at Man vs. Machine science...
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) today hosted a free, hands-on science workshop for primary school children as part of the REACH RCSI programme. The ‘Man vs. Machine summer science...
View ArticleLaunch of the Model of Care for Acute Surgery and the National Policy and...
‘to enable access to high-quality surgical care through optimum resource utilisation (value) The Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly TD, has today officially launched the Model of Care for Acute...
View ArticleReview finds failure to or delay in diagnosis is commonest medical...
Missed diagnosis and medication error have been highlighted as areas to be prioritised when developing educational strategies and risk management systems for healthcare practitioners in Primary Care....
View ArticleRCSI hosts annual Ballroom of Romance for senior citizens
More than 300 senior citizens visited the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) for the Ballroom of Romance on Tuesday, 16th July. This is the third year that RCSI has hosted this annual...
View ArticleInternational Consortium to discuss genetic causes of schizophrenia in 22q11...
Today, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) will host a two day International Brain and Behaviour Consortium meeting on Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (22q11.2DS). Patients with this...
View ArticleRCSI bids adieu to Patrick Connolly
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) said goodbye to a long-serving member of staff as Patrick Connolly retired from his post of Building Superintendent in the RCSI Smurfit Building in...
View ArticleRCSI delivers training programmes for surgeons in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has recently delivered training programmes in four countries in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of a collaboration initiative between RCSI and the College of...
View ArticleMercer’s Medical Centre provides free health checks for local community
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), in conjunction with the Whitefriar Aungier Area Community Council (WAACC), will provide free medical checks for members of the local community today,...
View ArticleNational Heritage Week continues today at RCSI
More than 250 members of the public are expected to take part in Historic Tours of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) this week. The tours are free of charge to the public and mark the...
View ArticleRCSI announces 2013/2014 Professional Development Programme for NCHDs
The 2013/2014 Professional Development Programme (PDP) for non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) working in the fields of surgery and emergency medicine, taking place at the Royal College of...
View ArticleRCSI achieves major funding success in HRB Health Research Awards
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) has achieved major funding success in the latest round of Health Research Awards announced today by the Health Research Board (HRB). The eight successful...
View ArticlePhotographic Exhibition brings RCSI community initiatives to life
Today the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) opens a photo exhibition showcasing the work the College has done in the local community over the past six years. The exhibition is being held in...
View ArticleSaint John of God Hospital and RCSI sign historic Memorandum of Understanding
- First Memorandum of Understanding between RCSI and a psychiatric teaching hospital. - Collaboration between two healthcare organisations aims to enhance educational opportunities available to...
View ArticleRCSI hosts Pharmacy Deans’ Forum ahead of FIP World Congress 2013
Over the weekend, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) hosted the annual Pharmacy Deans Forum. This two-day meeting focused on areas of critical importance to institutions of pharmacy...
View ArticleInstitute of Leadership launches new MSc in the United Arab Emirates
The RCSI Institute of Leadership is delighted to announce the commencement of its new MSc in Leadership in Health Professions Education in the United Arab Emirates. Delivered in partnership with the...
View ArticleInfection-control and hand hygiene courses commence this week at RCSI
Approximately 160 frontline healthcare workers will commence a four-day infection prevention and control course today in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). A one-day hand hygiene...
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