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Arts and Humanities RCPI Masterclass: The Tightrope Walker Play

11 February 2026 | 17:30-20.00pm

RCPI’s Masterclass series is a benefit of college membership and provides timely insights into a range of topics relating to medical training and practice. This upcoming Masterclass will explore the role of the Arts and Humanities in medical education. It offers a unique opportunity to experience The Tightrope Walker live at No. 6 Kildare Street.

The Tightrope Walker is a solo stage play by theatre artist Jenny Macdonald, exploring the delicate balance between isolation and connection during serious illness. Inspired by Jenny’s own experience with breast cancer, the piece reflects on navigating opposing physical and emotional forces, and the interplay of loneliness and community.

Although a solo show, The Tightrope Walker invites audience participation in a safe, supportive way. Set in an imagined hospital waiting room, audience members can choose their level of engagement, be that through reflection, simple physical actions, or conversation.

More information and register.

CPD-SS: Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme

Registration is now open until the 30th of January 2026

Registration for the Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS) is now open. Registration will close on the 30th of January.

About the Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS)

The CPD-SS is funded by the HSE and coordinated by RCPI. It supports NCHDs in fulfilling their Professional Competence Scheme requirements by providing access to:

• Up to 20 external CPD credits per year.
• A wide range of high quality clinical and professional education.
• Learning opportunites offered through RCPI and other Irish Postgraduate Medical Training bodies.

Enrolment is free of charge.

More information and apply.

Introduction to Global Health

Understanding our role as global citizens while working as clinicians in our local environment is becoming increasingly important. We have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that illness does not respect borders. Increasing our awareness of our global working environment will improve our own clinical performance and our patients’ outcomes. The Forum of Postgraduate Training Bodies has completed the process of developing a competency framework, outlining 5 core competencies in which all medical practitioners in Ireland should be knowledgeable. This will improve the ability of the medical workforce in Ireland to fully participate in the global health system.

This module is free to RCPI Members, Fellows and Trainees. More information and to book here.

International Alumni Network Meeting Malaysia

Friday 19th June 2026 | 18.30pm-21.30pm

Following on from the success of our International Alumni Network Meetings in Riyadh and Bahrain, we are planning our next meeting on Friday 19th June 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. 

To find out more information or to book a place at this event please email membership@rcpi.ie