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RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 3 - Episode 4 - Dr Sudipto Das - Vice Dean for AI and Digital/Connected health, RCSI - Charter Bonus EpisodeDr. Sudipto Das completed a Bachelor’s in Technology (B.Tech) - Biotechnology (honours) from Rai Foundation Colleges, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Mumbai, India in 2007, followed by a M.Res – Biomedical Sciences, University of Glasgow, U.K in 2008. Subsequently, Dr. Das obtained his PhD in cancer genetics under the supervision of Prof. Raymond Stallings in 2012. He has also spent time as a visiting research fellow in VIB, K.U., Leuven, VuMC, Amsterdam and Hoshi University, Tokyo Japan. His doctoral work gave him the opportunity to develop a core expertise in the area of epigenetics focused on DNA methylation alte...
2026-01-2729 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 3 - Episode 3 - Dr Suzanne Crowe - President, Medical Council of IrelandDr. Suzanne Crowe studied in TCD and graduated in Medicine in 1995. She spent the summer of 1994 as a medical student working as a researcher with the Department of Surgery in the Meath Hospital, and following entry into postgraduate training with the College of Anaesthetists in Ireland, she continued her research and writing interests. After completion of specialist training in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Dr. Crowe worked as a Fellow in the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. She returned to Dublin in 2005, taking up a clinical post as Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Paediatrics in Tallaght Hospital...
2025-12-1936 min
Leading with Hearts and MindsPositive Health Science in a Fast-Changing World, with Dr Pádraic DunneIn this episode of Leading with Hearts & Minds, Marie Kilduff speaks with Dr Pádraic Dunne, Senior Lecturer at the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences and Principal Investigator of the Digital Health Research Group. Pádraic’s background spans immunology, psychotherapy, lifestyle medicine, and health coaching, giving him a unique perspective on what supports human wellbeing in a world that is moving faster than ever.
Pádraic explains what positive health science entails, breaking it down into positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and health psychology. He discusses why lasting change is challenging, why quick fixes rarely work, and w...
2025-12-1528 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 3 - Episode 2 - Parallels and Misjudgements, Aviation and Healthcare - Captain Niall Downey FRCSINiall qualified as a doctor from Trinity College, Dublin in 1993. He trained as a surgeon in Belfast and received his FRCSI in 1997. He was a trainee in cardio-thoracic surgery working as an SHO in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast before returning to Dublin where he worked as a registrar in the National Cardiac Surgery Unit in the Mater Hospital and Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin.He subsequently retrained as an airline pilot with Aer Lingus in 1999 and combined aviation with medicine by working as an Accident & Emergency doctor for six years before focusing fully on avia...
2025-12-0932 min
Newstalk BreakfastOne in five teenagers have had explicit images shared without their consentAccording to a study by experts from the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, almost 20% of 15–16-year-olds have had an explicit image of them shared without their consent, while the growth of sexting is leading to poorer mental health and increased risk of self-harm. Joining us to discuss this further is Professor Mary Cannon, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Youth Mental Health at RCSI.
2025-12-0404 min
MyHealth RCSIMovement for healthy brains: Exploring how physical activity supports brain health and empowers people living with neurological conditions.We explore how movement and physical activity can boost brain health and improve everyday life for people living with neurological conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson’s. You’ll hear powerful personal stories and learn how movement can be a source of strength, confidence, and connection. Movement isn’t just good for the body, it’s great for the brain too.
Whether you're living with a neurological condition, caring for someone who is, or simply curious about the link between movement and brain health, this episode is full of practical insights and uplifting stories. This episode was recorded in front of a...
2025-12-0234 minLeading with Hearts and MindsEvolving Leadership in Healthcare: A Conversation with Caroline O’ReganIn this episode of Leading with Hearts and Minds, Marie Kilduff speaks with Caroline O’Regan, a respected leader in healthcare education and organisational development who has contributed significantly to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Caroline reflects on more than three decades of experience in leadership development—charting how the focus in healthcare has shifted from hierarchical management to a more inclusive, collaborative, and compassionate approach that values communication, empathy, and systems thinking.
They discuss:
How leadership in healthcare has evolved over...
2025-11-1044 min
MyHealth RCSIRethinking Asthma: Discover the latest thinking on asthma. What works, what's new, and why it matters.We’re taking a fresh look at asthma and breaking down the latest research into simple, everyday tips that can make a difference. You’ll hear real stories from people living with asthma, learn practical advice from experts, and discover how to support someone you care about – whether it’s a child, an adult, or anyone managing asthma alongside other health challenges.
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
Professor Steve Kerrigan, Deputy Head of School (Research), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences RCSI, hosts the discussion. Joining Steve for this impo...
2025-11-0450 min
Not Just PatientsLIVE: National PPI Festival Launch at the Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandLove to listen or prefer to watch? For the first time, the video recording of this episode is available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ansbXaF9B6cJoin us for the first in-person recorded episode of Not Just Patients!We were so excited to be invited to the launch of the National PPI Festival in Dublin, organised by the PPI Ignite Network and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Listen (or watch!) as we speak with our 3 amazing guests about their experiences of patient and public involvement (PPI...
2025-10-151h 18
MyHealth RCSICaring for carers: Supports and stories to help you stay well while caring for someone you loveIf you’re caring for someone you love, whether it’s a child, an older adult, or someone with mental or physical health challenges, this episode is for you. We’ll hear real stories, share practical advice, and explore the supports that can help carers stay well
while caring for others.
Dr Pádraic Dunne from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Science hosts the discussion. Joining Pádraic for this important conversation are:
Dr Trudy Meehan, Lecturer at the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences
Eoin Wilson, supporting a loved one living with dementia
Tracy Carroll, mother to Willow and advocate f...
2025-09-3029 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 3 - Episode 1 - Prof Dara Byrne, National Clinical Lead for Simulation HSE, Professor of Simulation, University of Galway - RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastProf Dara Byrne leads the development, and implementation, of simulation activities for education and training within the undergraduate and postgraduate medical curricula. Dara’s work showcases the potential for simulation to support quality improvement, protocol and process development, medical device testing, healthcare innovation, and high quality research. Prof Byrne holds an advanced certification for healthcare simulation education from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). She is Co-director of the Diploma and Masters in Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety.
2025-09-2934 minRCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 10 - Stephen McMahon, Irish Patients’ Association - RCSI Safe and Sound PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 10 - Stephen McMahon, Irish Patients’ Association - RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast
2025-08-2950 min
The Human Risk PodcastProfessor Christian van Nieuwberg on Radical ListeningIs listening a hidden superpower we’ve overlooked? You've heard of Active Listening, but what is Radical Listening and why does it matter?Episode SummaryOn this episode, I’m joined by Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh, an academic who also describes himself as 'Coach on a Motorcycle'. He's on the show to help me explore what he calls 'Radical Listening'.Christian is Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the University of East London and the co-author, with Dr Robert Biswas-Diener, of 'Radical Listening: The Art of True Connectio...
2025-08-171h 09
AlumlessSummer Replay: Activating alumni ambassadors with Fadi Ghosn & Loreen BahourWe're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you this week. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless next Friday!
In this episode, hosts Ryan and Nicole 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, th...
2025-08-081h 08
4th Virtual Sjogren's Summit 2025Day 2 - James Barlow - Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among people living with Sjögren'sAn astonishing 84% of people living with Sjogren's reported using some form of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the past year. But what exactly are they using, why are they using it, and is it safe?In this research-focused presentation, pharmacist and Senior Lecturer James Barlow shares the results of a comprehensive survey on CAM usage among Sjogren's patients. He defines what "integrative" medicine truly means, breaks down the most popular CAM practices (from supplements like turmeric and Omega-3s to practices like acupuncture and yoga), and discusses the evidence—or lack thereof—for their effectiveness in managing Sjogren's symp...
2025-07-1831 minRCSI 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
MyHealth RCSIRCSI 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 minMyHealth RCSIThe 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 minMyHealth RCSICannabis 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
Inflammation NationSpotlight on Sjögren's DiseaseIn this episode of Inflammation Nation, Tara Regan meets Dr Joan Ní Gabhann-Dromgoole, Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PBS), RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Gráinne Tynan, senior occupational therapist and patient researcher in RCSI, who lives with Sjӧgrens disease. Gráinne shares her journey from diagnosis to day-to-day life, offering invaluable insights into managing the disease and her heartfelt advice for others facing similar challenges. Joan talks us through the exciting research that is now taking place for novel treatments and highlights the critical role of interdisciplinary research and collaboration, unlocking furt...
2025-03-0552 min
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.com
2025-02-1336 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.
2025-01-1538 min
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 minMyHealth RCSI"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 minMyHealth RCSIUnderstanding 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 minMyHealth RCSIDementia 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.
2024-05-0134 min
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 minMyHealth RCSICardiovascular 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 minMyHealth RCSINutrition 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 minMyHealth RCSIAntibiotic-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, RCSI
2023-11-1432 minMyHealth RCSIStroke: 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 20MyHealth RCSIBack 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 07DermChatDermChat 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 minMyHealth RCSIVaping – 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 minMyHealth RCSIDebunking 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 minMyHealth RCSIMenopause 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 minMyHealth RCSIAddressing 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 minMyHealth RCSIPositive 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 minMyHealth RCSIMental 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 minMyHealth RCSIThe 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 minMyHealth RCSINavigating 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 minMyHealth RCSIThe 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 minMyHealth RCSILiving 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 05MyHealth RCSITrailerRCSI 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 Patients
2021-11-1208 min
JourneyingJourneying #32 with Dr. Dee Duffy, on the Science of Happiness & the Basic Human Need for FunThis week it's a solocast with me, Dr. Dee Duffy with some thoughts and ideas around having fun, and the science of happiness. TOPICS INCLUDED:The Science of HappinessGlasser's Five Basic Human NeedsThe Importance of FunEphemeral Fun versus Ongoing HappinessThe Perils of Perfectionism"Nothing good in life comes easy"Connecting modern lifestyles and modern illnesses Are we making ourselves sick for false states of happiness? RESOURCES MENTIONED:Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI), The Science of Health and Happiness course: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/about/faculty-of-medicine-and-health-sciences/centre-for-positive-psychology-and-health/sc...
2021-04-1228 min
Blood & CancerMedical school in the COVID era: Two RCSI students explain how the pandemic has affected themHow has COVID-19 impacted medical students? Two students from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin, describe their experiences in this episode. Evani Patel and Sarah Chen, both second-year medical students at RCSI, tell host David H. Henry, MD, how the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped their educational experience thus far. Now, the pandemic has shifted the students’ education to a mix of virtual and in-person learning at RCSI, but COVID-19 also impacted the pair’s summer studentships at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Typically, the studentships involve seeing patients, attending lectures, and completing proj...
2020-09-1729 min
Omnia Health Insights PodcastHow healthcare leaders can prevent burnout2020 has been a tough year for healthcare personnel, for reasons including COVID-19. Many healthcare workers around the world, from the United States to China, have been reporting symptoms of anxiety and distress.In this episode, Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, Director of the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health in Ireland, reveals coping strategies for healthcare personnel and healthcare leadership, the type of authentic leadership that is required in current times, and how the very nature of healthcare itself needs to change in a rapidly changing and complex world.This episode was recorded in partnership with...
2020-09-1038 min
Confronting Coronavirus"The world will divide in two": Professor Sam McConkey on living with Covid-19 in the years aheadProfessor Sam McConkey has been one of the most prominent communicators of the science behind the pandemic response in Ireland. Here he talks to Irish Times deputy editor Deirdre Veldon about how we will live with Covid-19 in the months and years ahead, affecting how our businesses work, making smaller school class sizes necessary, and creating a new global divide between nations on top of the virus and those where it remains widespread.
Professor McConkey is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of International Health and Tropical Medicine at the RCSI.
2020-05-1400 min
RTÉ - Today with Sean O'RourkeCovid-19: Lifting the LockdownSimon Carswell, Public Affairs Editor, Irish Times; Dr. Carmen Regan, Senior Lecturer at RCSI and Consultant in maternal Foetal Medicine at Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital; & Tom Brabazon, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Professor Alan Barrett, Director of the ESRI.
2020-04-2700 min
LIBER 2019 Annual ConferenceLIBER 2019 - Session 11 - Securing Access and the Future of CollectionsAudio from Session 11: Securing Access and the Future of Collections, held Friday 28 June 2019 at the LIBER 2019 Annual Conference.
Talks included:
11.1 Sale and Disposal of Collections: Evidence-Based Decision Making and Professional Choices, Kate Kelly and Mary O’Doherty, RCSI Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland
11.2 Measuring the Impact of Special Collections and Archives in the Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges, Christina Kamposiori, Research Libraries UK, United Kingdom
11.3 Securing the Future of Collections at Senate House Library: Data-driven, Collaborative Appraisal and Accessioning for Financially Sustainable Special Collections and Archives, Caroline Kimbell, University of Lo...
2019-07-041h 41
Women on Walls at RCSIDr Mary Josephine Hannan (1859 – 1936)Dr Mary Josephine Hannan was the first woman both to train and to qualify at RCSI. Born in Dublin, she enrolled in 1886 (a year after women were first admitted) and received her licence in 1890. A short time later she travelled to India to work in several of Lady Dufferin’s hospitals dedicated to female healthcare. In 1896, she established herself as Cardiff’s first practising female doctor. Subsequently, Hannan relocated to South Africa where she became a member of the General Committee of the South African Medical Congress. For many years she worked as a medical officer to native women and...
2019-06-1332 min
Léim Thart04 - Sraith físe meabharshláinte RCSI & IADT le Caoimhe Ní ChathailLe déanaí, rinne mé guthú ar fhís faoin meabhairshláinte mar chuid de sraith físe le RCSI agus IADT, dírithe ar dhaoine óga. Bhí comhrá agam faoi le Caoimhe Ní Chathail ar a clár, Blas, ar BBC Raidió Ulaidh. Is féidir mo cheann (Bulaíocht) a fheiceáil ag http://bit.ly/bulaiocht . Tá na físeáin iomlán ar fáil ar www.spunout.ie/rcsi.
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Recently, I did voice-over for a video on mental health as part of a video series aimed at young pe...
2019-05-3106 min
Women on Walls at RCSIDr Margaret (Pearl) Dunlevy (1909 – 2002)Dr Margaret (Pearl) Dunlevy was an epidemiologist whose championing of immunisation served to eradicate tuberculosis in Ireland. Born in Donegal, Dunlevy received her licence from RCSI in 1932, coming first in her class. After several years training in Britain, including a period as a TB physician in Cardiff, Dunlevy earned a diploma in public health from UCD, again coming first in her class. She continued her research into TB as assistant medical officer in Dublin, at Crooksling Sanatorium and at St Ultan’s Hospital for Infants, where she was member of the BCG committee (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin: a vaccine prima...
2019-05-3031 min
Women on Walls at RCSIDr Emily Winifred Dickson (1866–1944)Dr Emily Winifred Dickson was the first female Fellow of RCSI. Born in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, she began her studies at RCSI in 1887, two years after the College first admitted female students. Dickson enjoyed a distinguished academic career, winning a number of student medals and receiving her licence in 1891. She earned her MB (Bachelor of Medicine, first class honours, with an exhibition prize) in 1893, the year she was also elected a Fellow of the College, a first for a woman in any college of surgeons in Ireland or Britain. She studied on a scholarship in Vienna and Berlin, and...
2019-05-1635 min
Women on Walls at RCSIDr Mary Somerville Parker Strangman (1872–1943)Dr Mary Somerville Parker Strangman was a doctor, suffragist and elected councillor. Born in Waterford, Strangman and her sister Lucia enrolled at RCSI in 1891, receiving their licences in 1896. After training and lecturing in Britain, Mary Strangman became the second woman to earn the fellowship of RCSI in 1902. Establishing a practice in Waterford, Strangman also volunteered at various local women’s charities and published a number of research articles on alcoholism and morphine addiction. She was an active suffragist and served on the executive committee of the Irishwomen’s Suffrage Federation (1911 – 1917). As co-founder of the local branch of the Woman’s Nation...
2019-05-0235 min
Women on Walls at RCSIDr Victoria Coffey (1911–1999)Dr Victoria Coffey was one of the first female paediatricians in Ireland. After graduation from RCSI, Coffey worked at the Meath and Coombe Hospitals before being appointed in 1943 as medical officer in charge of children at St Kevin’s Hospital. During this period, she developed her interest in the neglected field of congenital birth defects and began a distinguished publishing career. Appointed lecturer in teratology at Trinity College, Coffey went on to conduct pioneering research on a range of subjects including metabolic disorders in the newborn and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In 1979 she was elected a Fellow of th...
2019-04-0435 min
Women on Walls at RCSIDean Mary Frances Crowley (1906–1990)Born in Wexford, Mary Frances Crowley undertook her professional training in Britain, earning her Registered Nurse Certificate in 1935. She returned to Ireland in 1941 to take up a senior position in Sir Patrick Dun’s Hospital. In 1944, she was appointed Assistant Matron of the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. Immediately after the war, Crowley travelled to northern France as Matron of the Irish Red Cross Hospital at Saint-Lô (the hospital’s storekeeper, interpreter and driver was Samuel Beckett, the future Nobel Laureate). For their work at Saint-Lô, Crowley and her staff were awarded the Medaille de la Reconnaisance Française. C...
2019-03-2148 min
Women on Walls at RCSIDr Barbara Maive Stokes (1922–2009)Dr Barbara Maive Stokes was a pediatrician and pioneering disability campaigner. Born in London, Stokes studied medicine at Trinity College, Dublin, after which she trained as house physician at the Meath Hospital. She earned a certificate in public health from UCD in 1947 and hoped to become an epidemiologist, but the marriage bar prevented this as positions in that field were all within the public service. Turning to pediatrics, Stokes was appointed assistant physician at St. Ultan’s Hospital; she also worked at the Royal City of Dublin Hospital, and in the 1950s was Senior Demonstrator in Pharmacy an...
2019-03-0442 min