RCSI launches landmark report on supporting surgeons at the 2025 Millin Meeting

RCSI has announced a landmark report, Supporting Surgeons in Ireland, at the 2025 Millin Meeting. The publication reviews existing supports for surgeons and trainees and sets out key recommendations on mentorship, leadership development, communication and CPD, with the aim of future-proofing the surgical workforce and sustaining excellence in patient care.

Thursday, 13 November 2025: The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) will launch a significant new report, Supporting Surgeons in Ireland, at this year’s Millin Meeting which takes place tomorrow. The report examines the College’s existing support structures and sets out key recommendations designed to strengthen and future-proof these supports, ensuring that surgeons and trainees can continue to thrive throughout their training, professional development, and clinical practice.

Commissioned by the President of RCSI Professor Deborah McNamara and led by a Short Life Working Group under Professor Kilian Walsh, the publication is the culmination of extensive engagement with stakeholders throughout the surgical community and reflects RCSI’s commitment to fostering excellence, wellbeing, and leadership among its Fellows, Members and trainees.