Congratulations Dr Lijalem T. Garba, Cardiothoracic Surgeon-Kenya, the top #COSECSA Candidate of 2025 who was awarded the Prof Gerald O’Sullivan medal at #RCSICharter, presented to Dr Garba by RCSI President Prof Deborah McNamara, COSECSA President Prof Laston Chikoya & Prof O'Sullivan's wife Breda.
We were delighted to welcome @news.rte.ie to the #RCSIcharter Robotic Learning Village.
@fergalbowers.bsky.social spoke with Professor Barry McGuire and Ms Christina Fleming and learned about RCSI’s publication of Ireland’s first framework for safe, effective robotic-assisted surgery.
Two women stand in front of a modern building with RCSI branding. One in wearing a houndstooth dress and the other wears a navy two piece suit. Both are smiling broadly.
Two people use surgical robots. In the background we see someone in a grey blazer and dark trousers using levers to carry out a procedure shown on a screen. In the foreground a woman wears a yellow and blue jumper and navy denim jeans. She wears a VR headset and wireless handheld controls. She is carrying out a simulation procedure shown on a screen behind her.
A brunette woman wearing blue surgical scrubs stands with her arms crossed, looking into the camera. She looks powerful and calm. Behind her in a semicircle are theatre lights, facing the camera.
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Some highlights from the 2025 #RCSICharter Meeting, 'Next Generation Surgery' which included keynote speakers, the PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship, the launch of RCSI’s framework for safe, effective robotic-assisted surgery and the conferring of two Honorary Fellows of RCSI.
Ms Lauren V O’Connell is the recipient of the 2025 RCSI PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship.
The fellowship aims to promote and support participation of women in #SurgicalTraining in Ireland.
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#RCSICharter #WomenInSurgery
Professor Fergal O’Brien delivered the historic 100th Abraham Colles Lecture today at #RCSICharter 👏
The audience were taken on a journey from RCSI’s legacy in anatomy into our future-facing research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
@fjobrien.bsky.social @rcsi-research.bsky.social
In our final #RCSICharter symposium, our panel examined the MedTech innovations shaping the future of surgery.
Speakers covered robotic heart repair, transcatheter devices, heart failure treatments, and AI in epilepsy care, sharing insights from development to implementation.
"The essence of trust is truth, empathy and respect"
The 32nd Carmichael Lecture at #RCSICharter was delivered by Professor Deirdre Madden, Professor of Law, @ucc.ie.
A leading expert in healthcare law and ethics, she explored the importance of 'Trust and Truth in Healthcare'.
Today's first #RCSICharter symposium explored ‘Best Practice in Clinical Governance.’
Topics included high-reliability surgical care, leadership in governance, and its challenges and opportunities.
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The Keynote Lecture, "A Tale of Two Colleges," delivered at #RCSICharter yesterday by @rcsi.bsky.social Past President Mr. Declan Magee, focused on the rich history of COSECSA, the fruits of the RCSI/COSECSA Collaboration Programme & the strong partnership between both Colleges.
#globalsurgery
Our first day of #RCSICharter wrapped up with a symposium focused on training for the shift to robotic #surgery.
Speakers discussed embracing the future of surgery with confidence at both an individual and national level.
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Dr Carla Pugh delivered the Johnson & Johnson Lecture at #RCSICharter this afternoon, blending insights from clinical practice, education, and technology.
Dr Pugh is a leading expert on sensors and motion-tracking technologies for clinical performance measurement.
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Our second #RCSICharter symposium spotlighted the impact of early career surgeons on policy and practice.
Alongside symposiums, this afternoon’s parallel sessions will share updates and future plans from RCSI’s Faculties.
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RCSI has published Ireland’s first framework for safe, effective robotic-assisted surgery at #RCSICharter.
This guide sets governance standards, supporting hospitals and surgeons in adopting best practices while prioritising patient safety.
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The first #RCSICharter symposium, 'Next Generation Healthcare in Practice' embraced the theme of this year's meeting.
It included an insightful keynote lecture from Ms Collette Tully, Executive Director @noca-irl.bsky.social on transparency in healthcare.
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RCSI President, Professor Deborah Mc Namara welcomed delegates to #RCSICharter 2025 this morning.
She acknowledged the generous support of our meeting sponsors and supporters who have made it possible to bring together the #healthcare community at RCSI.
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Collette Tully, NOCA Executive Director, opens #RCSICharter with ‘A New Era of Transparency in Healthcare’, highlighting clinical audit data as key to accountability.
NOCA has analysed 230k+ episodes of care across 55 hospitals, shifting to hospital-level reporting as standard. @rcsi.bsky.social
There is still time to join us for #RCSICharter Week.
Meet those who are revolutionising surgery, explore Ireland’s first Robotic Surgery training village and attend the 100th Abraham Colles Lecture delivered by Professor Fergal J O'Brien.
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A promotional poster for the 32nd Carmichael Lecture at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland). The background features a blurred image of medical professionals in blue scrubs working in a hospital setting. The text on the image announces the Charter Meeting - Next Generation Surgery, with the lecture titled 'Trust and Truth in Healthcare', delivered by Professor Deirdre Madden, Professor of Law, University College Cork. The event is scheduled for Friday, 7 February 2025, from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm. The RCSI logo is displayed in the top left corner, and a badge in the top right corner highlights that RCSI ranks #5 globally for Good Health and Well-Being in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024.
The 32nd Carmichael lecture will be delivered by Professor Deirdre Madden at next week's #RCSICharter Meeting.
Professor Madden is a leading specialist in medical ethics, patient safety and healthcare regulation.
Register for Charter and explore the full programme: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
A promotional graphic for the 100th Abraham Colles Lecture at RCSI Charter Meeting. The image features a professional portrait of Professor Fergal J O’Brien, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at RCSI, who is smiling and dressed in a navy blue blazer and light blue shirt. The lecture is titled 'From Colles’ Fracture to Gene-Activated Biomaterials: A journey through tissue engineering at RCSI.' and is scheduled for Friday, 7 February 2025, from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
This year's #RCSICharter includes the 100th Abraham Colles Lecture.
'From Colles’ Fracture to Gene-Activated Biomaterials: A Journey Through Tissue Engineering at RCSI' will be delivered by Professor Fergal O'Brien @fjobrien.bsky.social.
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