Interested in learning more about our RCSI Core Surgical Training programme prior to applications opening for July 2026 intake?

Join us online on Thursday, 2 October 2025 for an information session for prospective applicants looking to learn more about our national surgery training programme.

Agenda

6pm: Introduction and welcome

• Jane Cunningham, Operations Manager – Core Training and Education Programmes
• Áine Masterson, CST Administrator

6.10pm: Chair of the CST Committee – Introduction to Surgical Training

• Mr Dara Kavanagh, Chair of the Core Surgical Training Committee Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon, Tallaght University Hospital/ St James’ Hospital. Clinical Lecturer in Surgery and Head of Surgical Research, RCSI

6.30pm: Q&A from consultant presentation

6.40pm: CST application process – Q&A session

• Jane Cunningham, Operations Manager – Core Training and Education Programmes
• Áine Masterson, CST Administrator

6.50pm: Current trainee – Q&A session

• Trainee representative to be confirmed

For any questions please contact corest@rcsi.ie

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