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Professor Michael Kerin Elected President of RCSI

Professor Michael Kerin has been elected President of RCSI following the College's biennial Council Elections, with a focus on strengthening collaboration between academic research and clinical practice.

By Chantal Thurlby-Alexander Updated 3 min read
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Wednesday, 3 June 2026: RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) has announced the election of Professor Michael Kerin as its new President following the College’s biennial Council Elections.

A consultant general surgeon with a special interest in breast and endocrine cancer, Professor Kerin succeeds Professor Deborah McNamara and takes up office with a commitment to strengthening collaboration between academic research and clinical practice.

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