Charter Programme 2023

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ACS HONOURS FOR RCSI, ROBOTIC SURGERY TRAINING, NEW EDUCATION PLATFORM

RCSI PRESIDENT AWARDED HONORARY FELLOWSHIP OF AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

RCSI President, Professor Laura Viani and Consultant Otolaryngologist and Neuro-Otologist at Beaumont Hospital and Temple Street University Children’s Hospital, has been made an Honorary Fellow of the ACS, in recognition of her contribution to surgery and her role in the establishment of the rst cochlear implant centre in Ireland.

Mr Kieran Ryan, Managing Director for Surgical A airs, RCSI, said: “Professor Viani has singularly transformed the lives of thousands of profoundly deaf children and adults. She provides an outstanding example to surgical trainees and medical students of excellence in patient-centred care. We are proud that she has been awarded the highest recognition by the American College of Surgeons, an award that is richly deserved.”

RCSI ‘DOING THE ROUNDS’ ROADSHOWS

In October, the RCSI President, Fellows and Members team and the Department of Surgical Affairs travelled to the RCSI Education facility in Waterford for what turned out to be a very productive South East Roadshow, an opportunity to listen and learn about the local concerns in the South East of the country.

In attendance were 45 surgical Fellows and Members, trainees and NCHDs from University Hospital Waterford, Wexford General Hospital, South Tipperary General Hospital and St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny. Presentations from Professor Simon Cross, Mr Morgan McMonagle, and Professor Fiachra J. Cooke, and from regional representatives, Dr Osama Elfaedy, St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny, Mr Ivan Ivanovski, Wexford General Hospital, and Professor Peter Murchan of Tipperary University Hospital, provided food for thought. There were robust discussions covering training, regional services, support for teaching, and limits on clinical capacity. We look forward to working in collaboration with our colleagues in the South East to bring support in these areas.

Professor Sean Tierney, Professor Simon Cross, RCSI President, Professor Laura Viani and Professor Fiachra J. Cooke

BEAUMONT RCSI CANCER CENTRE RECEIVES FULL OECI ACCREDITATION

e Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre –an innovative collaboration between Beaumont Hospital, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network – has received o cial accreditation for the quality and standards of cancer care and research by the OECI, a European organisation that sets comprehensive standards for cancer centres and networks.

In January 2021, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre elected to participate in the OECI Accreditation and Designation Programme, a quality assessment programme focused on multidisciplinary integrated cancer care and research. e Cancer Centre was independently evaluated by a team of experts from centres across Europe in October 2021 and assessed across a number of domains including governance, research, multidisciplinary working, patient involvement and empowerment, organisational quality and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. e Cancer Centre was recognised as a ‘patient centred organisation’ with ‘wellcoordinated research structures’ and ‘a dynamic education system’ by the OECI.

Ian Carter, CEO of Beaumont Hospital; Professor Leonie Young, Scientifi c Director, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre; Professor Arnold Hill, Head of School of Medicine, RCSI; and Professor Patrick Morris, Medical Director, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre.

Becoming A Standout Surgeon

Medical students, NCHDs, surgical trainees, Affiliate Members and those interested in a career in surgery should note an important date: On Friday 3 February 2023, Professor David Healy, RCSI, Council Member, will host an inspirational, informative and practical panel discussion offering guidance on becoming a standout surgical trainee candidate. The discussion will focus on the CST intake data from RCSI and the profiles of successful candidates; a surgical trainee’s perspective on how to successfully apply for CST and HST, and what they did to stand out; discussions on what the role of a surgeon might look like in ten years; and guidance from a Career Development Advisor on how to prepare for applications and create a CV. The session will also include advice on making strategic career decisions including how to plan for a career in surgery, and the exciting opportunities available to support future surgeons to achieve their aspirations, objectives and ambitions. For more information, contact the Fellows and Members office at fellows@rcsi.ie. Registration now open.