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RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 9 - An insight into Second Casualty from adverse events, Dr Sorcha O'Meara - RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastDr Sorcha O'Meara graduated from UCD in 2015 and quickly decided to pursue a career in Urology. Dr O'Meara is currently a specialist registrar in urology and is currently completing a PhD. Dr O'Meara has a keen interest human factors and the non-surgical skills surgeons need to succeed. Dr O'Meara lives in Dublin with her husband, son and dog and when Sorcha is not in work she enjoys swimming or hiking. 2025-05-2235 min
RCSI MyHealthRCSI MyHealth Series - Sleep through the lifecycle: a toolkit for resting deeply at every stage in lifehe final episode of the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/25 explores the crucial role of sleep in our overall health, wellbeing and performance.
Despite its importance, many people struggle to achieve sufficient and restorative sleep. In this episode, we will delve into what happens to the brain and body during sleep, the key factors that influence sleep quality, and evidence-based tools to improve it.
We will also examine the impact of sleep on memory, learning, and cognitive function, as well as its deep connections to mental health.
This episode is chaired by Dr Jolanta Burke, Ass...2025-05-1441 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 8 - Synergy in non-technical skills between Healthcare and Rugby, Dr Felipe Contepomi - RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastDr Felipe Contepomi, RCSI Alumni, is an Argentine professional rugby coach who is currently the head coach of the Argentine national side.Contepomi was a rugby union footballer who played fly-half or centre; his last club was Club Newman, in the first division of the URBA championship, before signing with professional teams in Europe such as Leinster. He was a key player for Argentina, having played 15 years for the national team. Contepomi was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in November 2017On 31 May 2007, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in Dublin co...2025-05-0735 minRCSI MyHealthThe changing landscape of diabetes: prevention, treatment and supportsThe fifth episode of the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/25 explores the evolving landscape of diabetes, examining the latest trends in prevalence, causes, and impacts.
The panel members highlight the advances in treatment and technology for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, while also offering personal insights and future directions for prevention, management, and support.
This episode is chaired by Professor Suzanne McDonough, Head, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Panellists include:
Dr Kate Gajewska, Clinical Manager for Advocacy and Research, Diabetes Ireland.
Professor Edward Gregg, Head, School...2025-04-2951 minRCSI MyHealthCannabis and young minds: what parents and families should knowListener Discretion AdvisedThis audio contains content intended for adults and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. If you're looking for educational materials that are more suitable for younger audiences, please visit: https://johnnysambassadors.org/teachers/This RCSI MyHealth Series event, focusing on the topic of cannabis and young minds, explores the latest research on how cannabis affects brain development and mental health in young people.This episode is chaired by Miriam O’Callaghan, Irish television presenter and current affairs presenter with RTÉ. Panellists include:
Ms L...2025-04-091h 23
Alumless WorldActivating alumni ambassadors with Fadi Ghosn & Loreen BahourIn this episode of Alumless World, hosts Ryan Catherwood and Nicole Kempton welcome Fadi Ghosn and Loreen Bahour from RCSI Medical University of Bahrain to explore the power of alumni ambassador programs to strengthen alumni engagement across borders. Fadi, the Head of Recognition, Careers, and Alumni, and Loreen, the Alumni Relations Team Lead, share their experiences developing and expanding RCSI Bahrain’s Alumni Ambassador Programme, which fosters connections among graduates in Bahrain, the UK, the USA, Kuwait, and Canada.
The discussion highlights the selection process for alumni ambassadors and growth, the challenges of engaging alumni across multiple co...2025-02-211h 08Alumless WorldActivating alumni ambassadors with Fadi Ghosn & Loreen BahourIn this episode of Alumless World, hosts Ryan Catherwood and Nicole Kempton welcome Fadi Ghosn and Loreen Bahour from RCSI Medical University of Bahrain to explore the power of alumni ambassador programs to strengthen alumni engagement across borders. Fadi, the Head of Recognition, Careers, and Alumni, and Loreen, the Alumni Relations Team Lead, share their experiences developing and expanding RCSI Bahrain’s Alumni Ambassador Programme, which fosters connections among graduates in Bahrain, the UK, the USA, Kuwait, and Canada.
The discussion highlights the selection process for alumni ambassadors and growth, the challenges of engaging alumni across multiple co...2025-02-211h 08
Raise the LineWhat Clinicians Can Learn About Managing Uncertainty: Dr. Jenny Moffett of RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, DublinHaving the ability to manage uncertainty is helpful in all professions, but perhaps especially so in medicine where uncertainty abounds and the stakes for managing it are high. Despite that, medical students receive little training in this area, something which our guest today, Dr. Jenny Moffett of RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin, is working to change. “There are approaches to uncertainty that can be learned. We can change our perspective and perceptions around uncertainty, stepping away from always viewing it as something aversive, but perhaps maybe looking at it with a little bit more curiosity an...2025-02-2025 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 7 - The Burnout Doctor: The link between burn out and performance, Dr Claire Ashley - RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastDr Claire Ashley, a burnout survivor and educator, is a GP with a degree in neuroscience and a postgraduate qualification in public health. As an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, Doctors in Distress Ambassador, and WHO Fides Influencer, she offers valuable insights on how to effectively manage stress whilst creating a successful career. Dr Ashley helps individuals combat burnout and businesses build thriving workforces. @drclaireashley / www.drclaireashley.com2025-02-1336 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 6 - Crunching the numbers to make healthcare delivery safe and economical in Ireland, Ms Collette Tully - RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSince 2016 Collette has held the position of Executive Director for the National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA). Prior to this, Collette was an Operations Manager for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), working on a programme of work in the Middle East.
Collette worked for over 20 years as an accountant and management consultant, where she was responsible for change programmes across multiple sectors including banking, health insurance and the public sector in Ireland, Australia and the UK.
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Surgeons’ Lives - Stuff that MattersOscar Traynor Talks TransplantProfessor Oscar Traynor is currently the Director of International Surgical Training Programs at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
He was born and grew up in Dublin and having originally wanted to be an airline pilot, he found that he was unexpectedly unable to pursue this career and so entered medical school to "see what I was like". He was soon sufficiently mesmerized by Medicine to pursue a career in Surgery.
As part of his training, he spent a year in London, where he encountered the late Professor Leslie Blumgart, who became a fiercely...2024-12-2959 minRCSI Safe and Sound Podcast🎄 Season 2 - Episode 5 - A leader can’t be a leader without followers: The Science of Followership, Dr Aimee Gardner - RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastDr. Aimee Gardner is the Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Director of the Academy of Medical Educators at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Her work has resulted in over 120 manuscripts and earned her Best Research Paper Awards from the Academy of Management, the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), and twice from the Association for Surgical Education.
Dr. Gardner is also recipient of the AMEE Miriam Friedman Ben-David Young Educator award, an international honor bestowed to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of health professions education in...2024-12-1818 minRCSI MyHealth"I don't know how to feel": coping strategies for life with cancerThe third episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025, focusing on emotional well-being following a cancer diagnosis, took place as an in-person event at RCSI’s St Stephen’s Green campus in Dublin city centre earlier this month. The event featured healthcare providers and patient advocates who shared personal insights and coping strategies for life with cancer.This episode is chaired by Dr Padraic Dunne, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Panellists included:
Dr Maria Pertl, Lecturer, Department of Hea...2024-11-271h 04
DermChatGlow on the Go - Stress & SkincareWelcome to the first episode of our mini series: Glow on the Glow. In this episode, we will explore how the pressures of deadlines and studying impact our skin and share simple, effective tips for managing both stress and skincare. Stay tuned to discover how to glow inside and out, even during the busiest times!The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said individual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs or attitudes of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In addition, the ref...2024-11-1906 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 4 - How to rock the boat… while staying in it: making change happen and not getting wet, Dr Helen Bevan OBE - RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastHelen has been supporting quality improvement within the health and care system for nearly 30 years. She has led and facilitated many nationwide initiatives to improve care, including in cancer services, urgent and emergency care, services for people living with dementia and care in the community.
Helen has demonstrated a constancy of purpose and resilience to stay within the system over the years that is rare in internal change agents. She has managed to keep learning, growing and delivering change. Over time, her focus has shifted from managing big programmes of change to approaches that...2024-11-1133 min
Performance Around The ClockAnnie Curtis - circadian immunology. Performance Around The Clock episode 24.Welcome to episode 24 of the Performance Around The Clock podcast. We resume our series from the Society for Research on Biology Rhythms (SRBR) biennial meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Annie Curtis, a professor at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), who studies the intersection between circadian rhythms and the immune system. We talk about how the timing of infection affects the immune response and the implications for vaccinations. In addition, we hear about the intriguing role of mitochondria in this immune response. Thanks for listening.2024-10-2247 minRCSI MyHealthUnderstanding and managing chronic painThe second episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025 will focus on the topic of understanding and managing chronic pain.This episode will explore the complex presentation of chronic pain. The panel will discuss the various management options, including the importance of therapeutic alliance and self-management to empower people living with chronic pain.This episode will be chaired by Professor Helen French, Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.Panellists include:Professor Suzanne...2024-10-1751 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 3 - Removing the Mask, Dr Carrie Cunningham - RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast
Dr. Carrie Cunningham is an associateprofessor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, Section head of the Massachusetts General Hospital Endocrine Surgery Unit and a senior scientist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Technology Assessment. She is the Association of Endocrine Surgeons research committee chair and executive council member and the President-elect of the Association of Academic Surgery. Her overarching research mission has been to improve the health and well-being of patients with benign and malignant endocrine-related diseases. She is the principal investigator of an NIH/NCI R-37 (R01-type merit award) award to examine the potential impact of n...2024-10-0337 minRCSI MyHealthDementia and maintaining a healthy brain for lifeAs part of this discussion, the panel will discuss the emotional impact of a diagnosis from a patient advocate living with Lewy Body Dementia, raise awareness and share practical tools for maintaining brain health, as well as discuss developments in disease modifying treatments in this area. This episode will be chaired by Professor Annie Curtis, Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular SciencesPanellists include:
Professor Alan Moore, Consultant Geriatrician, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and Honorary Clinical Lecturer, RCSI
Professor Norman Delanty, Consultant Neurologist at Beaumont Hospital, Clinical Investigator with SFI FutureNeuro Research Centre, and RCSI...2024-09-1930 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 1 - Surgeon Fatigue and lessons learned from a 4-day week, Dr Dale Whelehan - RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastDr. Dale Whelehan is a behaviour scientist with a diverse range of experience comprising human capital, culture, change management, workforce experience, performance consulting, organisational behaviour, and representation and rights.
Having originally trained as a physiotherapist, Dale completed a PhD exploring the impact of fatigue and sleep deprivation in healthcare workers, particularly surgeons, and has published extensively in this field. More recently, Dale was a senior human capital consultant for Deloitte Ireland where he specialised in behavioural science implementation to enable large scale organisational change.
Considered an expert in the...2024-09-1230 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 2 - An Irish perspective on the development of a Human Factors program, Professor Oscar Traynor - RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastProfessor Oscar Traynor, Director of International Surgical Training Programmes, RCSI
Professor Traynor graduated from University College Dublin School of Medicine in 1974 and completed his basic and senior surgical training with RCSI. He received numerous honours as a student and trainee including the O'Farrell Gold Medal for Surgery, the McArdle Prize for Clinical Surgery and a Fogarty Foundation Fellowship from the National Institutes of Health of the United States.
He was awarded the President's Prize of the Surgical Section of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland for his research...2024-09-1244 min
The Women's PodcastRosemary Murphy: The 40 year-old medical student (and mother of 12)This episode was originally published in August 2023. Rosemary Murphy, a dynamic 40-year-old woman from Dolphin’s Barn in Dublin, had two major goals from childhood. The first was to have a large family. The second was to study medicine and become a doctor. As a mother of 12 children, ranging from 20 to 19 months, the first goal has been well and truly achieved. This September, she will start the journey to achieving her second, when she begins a six year medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In this conversation with Róisín Ingl...2024-08-0147 min
NewsRamp Education PodcastExpanding Horizons: RCSI Bahrain's Campus Growth and European Christian RevivalIn this episode, we cover the RCSI Medical University of Bahrain's 20th-anniversary celebration and their USD 45 million campus expansion project. The project includes new academic buildings, research labs, and sustainability features, aligning with Bahrain's vision as a healthcare and education hub. The university's economic impact and contribution to local healthcare workforce skills are highlighted. Additionally, we discuss the recent Bible Seminar held by Shincheonji Church of Jesus in Paris, aiming to ignite a Christian revival in Europe.2024-06-2404 min
Suture Self - The Podcast of the Irish Surgical Training GroupFellowship updates from Melbourne and Vietnam at the ISTG Charter week meetingThis podcast was recorded during the ISTG Charter Week session on fellowship updates. The Irish Surgical Training Group have collaborated with RCSI to create a new bursary for post-CCST trainees embarking on fellowship. Find more details herehttps://istg.ie/home/fellowship-grant/Ms Helen Mohan (@HelenMohan1) is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourne. She is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne and the Director of Research at the International Medical Robotics Academy (IMRA). Ms Mohan is the 2021 RCSI PROGRESS fellowship recipient and completed an advanced cancer fe...2024-05-2340 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastEpisode 8 - Hard to stomach: Alan O Gorman tells his story as a patient who experienced a surgical never event - RCSI Safe & Sound PodcastRCSI is pleased to announce that our Safe and
Sound podcast season finale “Hard to stomach: Alan O'Gorman tells his story as a patient who experienced a surgical never event” is now available to listen
to on Spotify and Apple podcasts.
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Disseminate: The Computer Science Research PodcastPat Helland | Scalable OLTP in the Cloud: What’s the BIG DEAL? | #50In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we dive into the world of scalable OLTP (OnLine Transaction Processing) systems with the insightful Pat Helland. As a seasoned expert in the field, Pat shares his insights on the critical role of isolation semantics in the scalability of OLTP systems, emphasizing its significance as the "BIG DEAL." By examining the interface between OLTP databases and applications, particularly through the lens of RCSI (READ COMMITTED SNAPSHOT ISOLATION) SQL databases, Pat talks about the limitations imposed by current database architectures and application patterns on scalability.Through a compelling thought experiment, Pat explores...2024-04-151h 20
In The Doctor's ChairProf Ciaran O’Boyle in the Doctor’s ChairFind more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com.Recently I interviewed Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, a pioneering leader the area of psychology, leadership and positive health. As Professor of Psychology at the RCSI he is the Founding Director of the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences (formerly the Centre for Positive Psychology and Health).2024-04-1133 minSurgeons’ Lives - Stuff that MattersThe Ronan O'Connell InterviewProfessor Ronan O'Connell was born and raised in Dublin and still lives there today with his wife Pauline.
He became a colorectal surgeon almost by chance during a research fellowship and then rose to the very top in everything he touched - Chair of Surgery, President of RCSI and ESA, Editor of the world's most successful surgery textbook.
In this interview he describes a life journey from an intellectual start discussing linguistics with his parents at home, through medical school before reaching the very top of the profession.
And then he became President...2024-04-0758 min
DermChatDermChat Episode 8: Skincare - Retinoids Part IHello everyone! In this episode, Vice President, Delfina, and President, Clement, take us into the world of retinoids! To start off the two part episode, you will learn more about the background of retinoids and an introduction into their many uses. The series will continue with new ingredients each episode. Sources to reference for these episodes: Anti-aging cosmetics: Facts and controversies (Clinics in Dermatology), Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety (Clinical Interventions in Aging), Skincare Science: Update on Topical Retinoids (Aesthetic Surgery Journal), Effects of T...2024-04-0308 minDermChatDermChat Episode 9: Skincare - Retinoids Part IIHello everyone! In this episode, Vice President, Delfina, and President, Clement, take us into the world of retinoids! To continue the two part episode, you will learn more about the many uses of retinoids, both in clinical dermatology as well as cosmetics, and some examples. The series will continue with new ingredients each episode. Sources to reference for these episodes: Anti-aging cosmetics: Facts and controversies (Clinics in Dermatology), Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety (Clinical Interventions in Aging), Skincare Science: Update on Topical Retinoids (Aesthetic Surgery Journal), Effects 2024-04-0311 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastEpisode 7 - Senator David Norris - RCSI Safe & Sound PodcastSenator David Norris is an Irish scholar, independent Senator, and gay and civil rights activist.
Born in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, David Norris is a former Trinity College lecturer and member of the Oireachtas. He has served in Seanad Éireann since 1987 and is the first openly gay person to be elected to a public office in Ireland.
He is an expert on James Joyce and is associated with the James Joyce Cultural Centre, Dublin and the Irish Georgian Society.
David Norris campaigned to overthrow the anti-homosexuality laws in Ireland a...2024-03-2221 minRCSI MyHealthCardiovascular disease in women: risk factors, prevention and supportsAs part of this discussion, the panel will raise awareness around the key risk factors for heart health, in particular, how menopause affects women’s risk of heart disease and stroke, the role of lifestyle medicine in prevention and specific supports available around maintaining cardiac health and preventing cardiovascular disease. This episode will be chaired by Dr Sarah Barry, Director of Academic Programmes, Senior Lecturer, School of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.Panelists include:Professor Robert Byrne, Director of Cardiology at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin and Chair of Card...2024-03-2134 minRCSI MyHealthNutrition for healthy growth and developmentAs part of this discussion, the panel will address the key concerns and worries that parents have around the topic of child nutrition and provide information and practical advice to support healthy growth and development. This episode will be chaired by Professor Oran D. Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSIPanelists include:Dr Michael Riordan, Clinical Senior Lecture, RCSI and Consultant in Nephrology, CHI at Temple Street and CrumlinDr Claire Timon, Lecturer in the School of Population Health, RCSI 2024-02-2937 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastEpisode 6 - Dr Dara O'Keeffe - RCSI Safe & Sound PodcastDara O’Keeffe is the Simulation Lead in Postgraduate Surgical Education and Training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She trained in surgery in Ireland for eight years before entering the field of medical education in 2006. At RCSI she designed and implemented national assessments in technical and non-technical skills, before moving to Boston in 2010. There she held the position of Assistant Director of Simulation-based Learning at the Brigham and Women’s hospital and a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School. In 2015, she returned to RCSI to further expand the postgraduate simulation curriculum in Surgery and Emergency Medicine.
She...2024-02-2234 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastEpisode 5- Professor Ian Robertson - RCSI Safe & Sound PodcastProf Ian Robertson is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin (1999–2016) and was the founding Director of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, as well as Dean of Research of Trinity College, from 2004–2007. Ian is Founding
Director of GBHI at Trinity.
Ian studied and trained at Glasgow University and the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College, London. Currently Emeritus Professor at Trinity College Dublin and Co-Director of GBHI, he previously spent 8 years at the Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge University and before that at Edinburgh University.
2024-01-2425 minSuture Self - The Podcast of the Irish Surgical Training GroupBreast lump evaluation and management with Prof Arnold HillIn this episode, Prof Hill describes a systematic approach to evaluating lumps in the clinic and subsequent managementProfessor Hill is Professor and Chair of Surgery in RCSI, Beaumont and Head of the School of Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. He graduated from UCD and did his basic surgical training in Dublin, and his middle grade surgical training in London. He did a basic two year fellowship with Dr John Daly at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center in the United States. He r...2024-01-2227 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastEpisode 4 - Dr Chris Turner - RCSI Safe & Sound PodcastDr Chris Turner is consultant in emergency medicine at University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire. He is interested in governance and highly performing teams, and this has led him on a journey from being blame and process focused to something completely different, Civility Saves Lives, a campaign that aims to raise awareness of the impact of behaviour on performance. Over the last few years this idea has gained momentum and traction across healthcare and beyond.
2023-12-1827 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastEpisode 3 - Professor Steven Yule - RCSI Safe & Sound PodcastProfessor Steven Yule is Chair of Behavioural Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, and leader of the Edinburgh Surgical Sabermetrics Group. He is also Programme Director of the MSc in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors within Edinburgh Surgery Online, and Director of Non-Technical Skills at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Professor Yule is an academic psychologist and human factors scientist; internationally recognized for his work in non-technical skills, patient safety, and surgical team simulation. He has extensive experience studying team performance across industrial sectors, including healthcare, energy, transportation, space exploration, and...2023-11-2126 minRCSI MyHealthAntibiotic-resistant superbugs: can they be stopped?In this episode the panel will address some of the issues we are facing globally with the rise of antibiotic resistance, review new and developing research in this area, and look at prevention and control measures that can be taken to reduce the impact and limit the spread of resistance. Chair:Dr Deirdre Fitzgerald Hughes, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology and Deputy Head of School of Postgraduate Studies, RCSI, Speakers:Professor Fidelma Fitzpatrick, Consultant Microbiologist, Beaumont Hospital and Head of Department, Clinical Microbiology, RCSI2023-11-1432 minRCSI MyHealthStroke: prevention and new developments in treatments and rehabilitationIn this episode, the panel will address some of the preventative measures, as well as focus on the recent developments in treatments, rehabilitation and the acute care of stroke patients, as well as sharing a personal journey with stroke.Chair:Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Principal Investigator, Post-stroke Cognition Research Group Speakers:Mr Martin Fahy, iPASTAR PPI championProfessor Frances Horgan, Professor at the School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of...2023-10-2438 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastEpisode 2 - Mr Martin Bromiley OBE - RCSI Safe & Sound PodcastMartin Bromiley OBE FRCSEd (ad hom), Founder of the Clinical Human Factors Group, UK
Martin Bromiley is “Dad” to his family living in Buckinghamshire. Professionally he is a Training Captain for a major UK airline and has a background specialising in human performance and safety.
In 2005 his then wife died as a result of human error during routine surgery. He subsequently founded the Clinical Human Factors Group, www.chfg.org a charity which has not only had a major influence on healthcare policy and practice but has also directly saved lives around the world. As part of hi...2023-10-2344 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastEpisode 1 - Professor Eva Doherty - RCSI Safe & Sound PodcastProfessor Eva Doherty, Director of Human Factors in Patient Safety, DClinPsych, CClinPsychol (AFPsSI), CPsychol (AFBPsS), PFHEA, FEACH.
Eva is a practising clinical psychologist, Associate Professor and Director of the Human Factors in Patient Safety (HFPS) training, research and assessment programme at the National Surgical Training Centre, Department of Surgical Affairs, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The HFPS training is a mandatory component of the postgraduate professional training for surgical, emergency medicine, radiology and ophthalmology trainees. The programme provides interactive workshops for trainees and more recently for consultants on topics which include medical error, risk management...2023-10-0936 min
The Maternity & Midwifery Hour11.3 What do midwives do?
The title of midwife continues to be enshrined in law in the UK- but what is it that midwives do that is different to other health care professionals in maternity services? Why is the role unique? What makes it special?
Hosted by:
Dr Jenny Hall, Editor, Matflix
Contribution from:
Dr Maeve Anne O’Connell , Assistant Professor of Midwifery, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Dr Claire Feeley, Researcher and Lecturer, King’s College London
Biographies
Dr Maeve Anne O’Connell
Maeve is a Registered Midwife and Nurse. Coming from Cork in the Republic of Ireland, she is...2023-10-061h 20RCSI MyHealthBack to School: Help your children to flourishIn this episode, researchers from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences will discuss how parents and caregivers can make the start of the school year a positive experience for children and teenagers. Chair:Professor Ciaran O'Boyle, Director, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Speakers:Dr Jolanta Burke, Senior Lecturer, RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesDr Mary Collins, Chartered Psychologist & Senior Coach Practitioner, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medi...2023-08-2935 minThe Women's PodcastRosemary Murphy: The 40 year-old medical student (and mother of 12)Rosemary Murphy, a dynamic 40-year-old woman from Dolphin’s Barn in Dublin, had two major goals from childhood. The first was to have a large family. The second was to study medicine and become a doctor. As a mother of 12 children, ranging from 20 to 19 months, the first goal has been well and truly achieved. This September, she will start the journey to achieving her second, when she begins a six year medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). In this conversation with Róisín Ingle, Murphy speaks about the joy of being accepted into the RCSI...2023-08-2450 min
The Edge of Coaching#05 Christian van Nieuwerburgh: Positive psychology, Inclusivity & Optimal WellbeingToday George interviews Christian Van Nieuwerburgh PhD - a coach, author, and academic who holds a number of teaching positions and fellowships around the globe. Christian has written extensively in the fields of coaching and positive psychology. He is the author of An Introduction to Coaching Skills: A Practical Guide (now in its third edition), and as we will here, the co-author of Coaching in Islamic Culture. Social media links:Christian van Nieuwerburghhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christianvn/https://twitter.com/ChristianvNhttps://www.instagram.com/c...2023-07-111h 06DermChatDermChat Episode 7: Skincare - The AcidsHello everyone! In this episode, Events Officer, Delfina, and Head of Education, Clement, host fellow colleague, Alexandra Frankel, once more to give a deeper understanding of a common ingredient in skincare: the acids! The series will continue with new ingredients each episode. Sources to reference for today's episode: CeraVe Skincare Tips and Advice: Understanding the Differences Between AHAs and BHAs; Journal of the German Society of Dermatology: Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acids.The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said individual/s only. They do no...2023-04-2411 minDermChatDermChat Episode 6: Let's Talk acne!Hello everyone. Let's talk acne!In this episode, this year's dermatology society Vice President, Laura Ryan Moran, speaks about what is acne, why it occurs and the treatment options available. Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological conditions affecting up to 80% of teenagers. This podcast is especially helpful for medical students looking to brush up on their knowledge on acne vulgaris! Take a listen!Let's Connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dermsocrcsi/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dermsocrcsi/The views expressed in this podcast, are the views and id...2023-04-2105 minRCSI MyHealthVaping – What Does the Science Tell Us?In this episode, our expert panel will discuss the existing and emerging evidence on vaping and what it means for our health.ChairProfessor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSISpeakersProfessor Gerry McElvaney, Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, RCSIProfessor Donal F. O'Shea, Professor and Head of Department, Department of Chemistry, RCSIDr Dan Wu, Honorary Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, RCSIAdditional recommended resources and links can be...2023-04-1832 minDermChatDermChat Episode 5: All about MelanomaHello everyone! In this episode, President and DermChat Founder, Morvarid Zehtab, and Vice President, Laura Ryan Moran, speak about all things melanoma!Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, and melanoma is one of the most serious forms of skin cancer. This podcast is especially helpful for final-year medical students looking to brush up on their knowledge in preparation for clinical examinations! Take a listen!You can read more about melanoma in Morvarid's Geeky Medics article: https://geekymedics.com/malignant-melanoma-of-the-skin/Let's Connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dermsocrcsi/Instagram: h...2023-04-0708 minRCSI MyHealthDebunking the Myths: Talking to Teenagers About Sexual HealthThis episode explores 'Debunking the Myths: Talking to Teenagers About Sexual Health' – The RCSI led programme providing science based information on sexual and reproductive health to teenagers and their parents.In this episode, the panel will discuss how to find clear and reliable information about sexual and reproductive health that will help both teenagers and parents with this sometimes challenging journey.Chair:Dr Trudy Meehan, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSISpeakers:Professor Fergal D. Malone – Professor and Chairman, Department of Obst...2023-03-2126 minDermChatDermChat Episode 4: Skincare - The Skin Barrier & Skin CyclingHello everyone! In this episode, Events Officer, Delfina, and Head of Education, Clement, host their first guest! Fellow colleague, Alexandra Frankel, takes us into the world of the skin barrier and trending topic: skin cycling! The series will continue with new ingredients each episode. Sources to reference for today's episode: Cleveland Clinic's Health Essentials "How To Tell if Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged and What To Do About It" and British Vogue's Skincare Sunday on Skin Cycling. The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of said individual/s only. Th...2023-03-1114 minRCSI MyHealthMenopause Part II – From Coping to ThrivingIn this episode, our panel will continue a conversation started last year, with updates from new evidence and will provide practical ideas and resources to help navigate the menopause transition and post menopause phase of life, including how to manage this transition at work.In February 2022, RCSI aired a MyHealth episode on the menopause called ‘Living Well through Perimenopause and Menopause’.During the episode, our expert panel discussed empowering women to a better menopause experience through increased awareness of their multidisciplinary, evidence-based healthcare and self-care options.In a new second part of this seri...2023-02-2142 min
The Find Your Best Future PodcastRCSI Bahrain. Learn about studying medicine and nursing with Royal College of Surgeons of IrelandIn this episode we meet Jack Sale, the Student Recruiting Manager for RCSI Bahrain, to discover an amazing way to study medicine in the peaceful and friendly middle eastern country of Bahrain. The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland is a prestigious institution and offers full equivalency between the course taught in Ireland and the programme at the Bahraini campus.
In this episode we explore all the benefits of studying at RCSI Bahrain, the joys of living in Bahrain and the costs associated with studying here. This episode is of special interest to students whose wish is t...2023-02-1148 min
TheCase.Report - An Irish Emergency Medicine PodcastRCSI Charter MeetingRCSI's annual Charter Meeting is back this week, with the theme of "Shaping the Future". The EM session on Friday will be looking at the digital transformation we're in the midst of and will be chaired by Prof Conor Deasy.
To get you warmed up for it, we've got a panel discussion from last year's Charter Meeting for you to enjoy.
Make sure you head over to the RCSI website to check out the whole programme and register to attend.
Right, let's get to it!2023-01-301h 14DermChatDermChat Episode 3: Skincare - Vitamin CHello everyone! In this episode, Events Officer, Delfina, and Head of Education, Clement, start off with a quick recap on how their skincare routines have evolved since the first episode, and then dive into our featured ingredient: Vitamin C! The series will continue with new ingredients each episode. Papers to reference for today's episode: Topical Vitamin C in Skin Care (Aesthetic Surgery Journal), Topical Vitamin C: A Useful Agent for Treating Photoaging and Other Dermatologic Conditions (Dermatologic Surgery), The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health (Nutrients)The views expressed at this podcast, are...2023-01-2313 min
The Maternity & Midwifery Hour8.13 Developing Global Midwifery Education – Part 2Hosted by:
Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery
Biographies
Maeve O'Connell
Maeve is a Registered Midwife and Nurse. Coming from Cork in the Republic of Ireland, she is passionate about midwifery, intrapartum care in particular and has a strong presence on social media as a nurse and midwife promoting midwifery and maternal and new-born health. Maeve holds a Master’s in Advanced Practice from King’s College London and a PhD in Medicine & Health from University College Cork. Her PhD research concerns fear of childbirth and tocophobia in pregnant women which has been pres...2022-12-091h 06DermChatDermChat Episode 2: Introduction to SkincareHello everyone! In this episode, Events Officer, Delfina, and Head of Education, Clement, introduce our starting topic for this season: Skincare! They will be sharing a bit of their current routines and what to look out for in the upcoming episodes. Paper mentioned in today's episode: Skin care education and individual counselling versus treatment as usual in healthcare workers with hand eczema: randomised clinical trial (BMJ)The views expressed at this podcast, are the views and ideas of saidindividual/s only. They do not necessarily represent the views, beliefs orattitudes o...2022-11-2012 min
Futureproof with Jonathan McCreaFutureproof Live: Is it possible to run forever?For this very special episode of Futureproof, recorded live at the TU Dublin Grangegorman Campus, Jonathan was joined by a panel of guests to explore whether it is possible for a human being to run forever.
Joining Jonathan is:
- Ultra Runner, Keith Russell
- Helen French, Associate Professor in the RCSI School of Physiotherapy
- Dr. Oran Kennedy, Senior Lecturer in Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine at RCSI
- Sinead Bradbury, Performance Nutritionist (SENr)
Dr.Ruth Freeman from the SFI & Dr. Susan Kelleher, Assistant Professor of Polymer Chemistry in the School of Chemistry at UCD were also on hand to...2022-11-2049 minRCSI MyHealthAddressing Obesity Stigma and Bias to Strengthen Healthcare in IrelandIn this episode, the panel will discuss the science behind obesity, as well as explore some of the common misconceptions around obesity and stigma, how we think and talk about obesity, and best practices in obesity care delivery.Chair:Dr Oran Kennedy, Lecturer at the Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.Speakers:Dr Grace O’Malley, Senior Lecturer, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI & and Clinical Lead in the Child & Adolescence Obesity Service at CHIDr Elaine Byrne, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Pos...2022-11-1532 minRCSI MyHealthPositive Ageing – Retiring WellThis episode of the RCSI MyHealth Series is on the topic of ‘Positive ageing – retiring well’. As part of this discussion, the panel will explore the process of retirement from a psychological aspect and lifestyle medicine perspective, as well as sharing practical tools and strategies to prepare for a successful retirement. Speakers: Dr Trudy Meehan, Lecturer at the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health Professor Robert Kelly, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Medicine, RCSI, and Medical Director Lifestyle Health & WellBeing Consultant Cardiology & Lifestyle Medicine, Beacon Hospital, Dublin Additional recommend...2022-10-1131 minRCSI MyHealthMental Health Matters: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental HealthIn this MyHealth Series episode, our panel discuss the importance of prioritising young people’smental health, identifying early warning signs and sharing supports and things we can do tohelp protect young people’s mental health.This episode is chaired by Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, Director of the RCSI Centre for PositivePsychology and Health.Panelists include:Professor Patrick McGorry AO, Executive Director, Orygen; Professor of Youth Mental Health,Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Professor Mary C...2022-09-1343 minRCSI MyHealthThe six pillars of lifestyle medicine (Part 1)Learning to live well is the theme of the next two episodes in the MyHealth series. In part 1, a panel of RCSI experts review the lifestyle medicine pillars of physical activity and exercise, healthy relationships and sleep to explore the strategies and tools we can use to improve our physical and emotional health.This episode is chaired by Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, Director of the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health.Panelists include:Dr Annie Curtis, Senior Lecturer in the RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular SciencesDr Helen French, Se...2022-08-3044 minRCSI MyHealthNavigating cancer: prevention, treatment and supportIn this RCSI MyHealth Series episode, our panel of experts provide a broad overview ofcancer and address some of those most commonly asked questions about symptoms, riskfactors and prevention measures, treatments and preparing for treatment, and the latest incancer research.This episode is chaired by Professor Leonie Young, Scientific Director at Beaumont RCSI CancerCentre and Professor at the Department of Surgery, RCSI University of Medicine and HealthSciences.Panelists include:Professor Patrick Morris, Clinical Director Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre...2022-08-3018 minRCSI MyHealthThe six pillars of lifestyle medicine (Part 2)The theme of learning to live well continues in this next instalment of MyHealth. In part 2, our panel show how the remaining three pillars of lifestyle medicine; diet and nutrition, stress reduction and mental health, and harmful substance reduction can help us to make positive changes in our lives to improve our physical andemotional health.This episode is chaired by Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, Director of the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health.Panelists include:Louise Tully, Researcher at RCSI and Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nu...2022-08-3042 minRCSI MyHealthLiving well through perimenopause and menopauseIn May 2021, public discourse gathered pace on how perimenopause and menopause wasexperienced by women in Ireland and their experiences in healthcare.In this RCSI MyHealth Series episode, our expert panel will focus on moving the conversationforward to empower women to a better menopause experience through increased awarenessof their person-centred, multidisciplinary, evidence-based healthcare options.This episode is chaired by Professor Tracy Robson, Professor and Head of School of Pharmacyand Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.2022-08-301h 05RCSI MyHealthTrailerRCSI MyHealth is a suite of initiatives that provides a trusted and accessible source of information on health and well-being. The series covers health and well-being topics of broad interest to patients, their families and the wider public. Access to accurate health information is an important resource to empower people with the tools to maintain good health and well-being. The lecture series is open to those who want to learn more about common illnesses and health-related topics directly from healthcare experts. The series aims to demystify common health concerns by...2022-08-2401 min
STEMFellowsE6: Helen Huang - A Journey to Medical School as an International Student (RCSI)Helen Huang is one of many Canadian students studying Medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and plans to pursue an Internal Medicine residency in Canada. Coming from a small town in British Columbia, she had big dreams to revolutionize the medical field. The 6-year programme in Dublin has provided a diverse range of opportunities for her, where she became an advocate of precision medicine and genetic studies. She is currently a researcher in the Epigenetic of Gastro-Intestinal Disease Research Group, where she has worked on bioinformatics projects that focus on genomic patterns underlying inflammatory bowel diseases...2022-03-011h 02
DermChatDermChat Episode 1: What's Going on in the Derm World?Welcome to DermChat! We are the Dermatology Society at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and we are ecstatic to bring to you our very first episode!In this episode, DermChat Founder and Head of Events, Morvarid Zehtab, introduces what we are all about and highlights what has been going on in the Dermatology world. Links mentioned in today's episode:Recognizing and Treating Rosacea in Skin of Color Laser Therapy for Scars and KeloidsNuances for Treating Acne in SOC Patients2021-11-1208 min