International Surgical Fellowship Programme
At RCSI we provide opportunities for international medical graduates to undertake two years of structured postgraduate surgical training in Ireland.
Suitably qualified surgical trainees – who have been nominated by their employer or other sponsoring agency – can apply for a place on RCSI’s International Surgical Fellowship Programme (ISFP).
About the programme
RCSI delivers this programme under the International Medical Graduate Training Initiative in conjunction with the Health Service Executive.
The programme enables international surgical trainees to undertake two years of surgical speciality training at RCSI training sites in Ireland.
RCSI welcomes applications from international medical graduates (from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland) who wish to apply for surgical fellowships across a range of surgical specialties.
Why train in Ireland?
A range of opportunities exist in Ireland for postgraduate surgical training across a range of specialties. Find out more about moving to Ireland for postgraduate surgical training.
Learn moreSupporting your move
Once you have been accepted onto our International Surgical Fellowship Programme, we are committed to making your move to Ireland as easy as possible.
Find out more
Hear from our graduates
Testimonial
“RCSI's support and guidance made my dream real to work in the Liver Transplant Unit in St. Vincent’s Hospital. In particular, RCSI provided invaluable assistance in moving to Ireland, which was most helpful for me and my family.”
“As a surgical graduate in Saudi Arabia, I always dreamed of going to Europe to continue my surgical journey and working to become a consultant colorectal surgeon. Being at RCSI and Beaumont hospital helped me realise my dreams.”
“The International Surgical Fellowship Programme in RCSI offered me a well-rounded skillset in colorectal surgery, including first-rate multi-tasking skills. My training was very helpful in improving my skills in managing surgical services."
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for RCSI's International Surgical Fellowship Programme in Ireland you will need to complete an application criteria form. Thereafter, candidates shortlisted for progression will be invited to complete a full application form and to provide structured references.
Selected applicants will be invited to attend a first-round interview to assess their general suitability and shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a second-round interview with their designated clinical trainer. On completion of this final stage, a letter of offer will be made to successful candidates.
Criteria formPlease email img@rcsi.com if you have any queries relating to the ISFP at RCSI.