The annual Millin Meeting will take place in RCSI on Friday, 14 November 2025. The theme for the meeting this year is 'Shaping Future Surgical Research and Training'.

Call for abstracts 

The RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) will host the Millin Meeting Research Symposium to share its vision for shaping the future of surgical research in Ireland.

The symposium will showcase Irish surgical research and highlight research opportunities for surgeons. An exciting session with early, mid-career researchers and established clinician scientists will offer insights into how to embed research into your career path and how research can impact your clinical practice.

Pre-call announcement for abstract submissions
We strongly encourage surgical trainees, NCHDs and early career surgeons from all specialties to submit your abstract to showcase your research and compete for the RCSI National Surgical Research Medal.

Abstract submission will open at the end of July 2025 and close early September 2025. Successful submissions will be invited to present their work at the conference.

For queries please email NSRSC@rcsi.ie.

Registration

Registration is now open with early bird rates running until the end of September. Follow the 'Register' button above to secure your place.

Programme overview

You can view the full programme by following the 'Event Programme' button at the top of the page. Below is summary overview of the Millin Meeting. Please note the programme may be subject to changes.

Time	Event
07.15	Registration
07.30	Fellows and Members Networking Breakfast  hosted by the RCSI President and Council
09.00	President's Welcome
09.05	KEYNOTE LECTURE:  BETTER TRIALS, BETTER EVIDENCE: INNOVATIONS IN TRIALS METHODOLOGY Professor Declan Devane, Professor of Health Research Methodology and Deputy Dean of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway
Symposium I – RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC)
	Session I: Shaping the Future of Surgical Research and the RCSI National Surgical Research Competition
	The full list of speakers can be found in the full 'Event Programme' by pressing the button at the top of the page.
09.35	Part I: The NSRSC's ROLE IN SHAPING SURGICAL RESEARCH IN IRELAND The NSRSC will provide an update on the studies they are supporting and highlight challenges and potential solutions for conducting surgical trials in Ireland.
10.00	Part II: RCSI NATIONAL SURGICAL RESEARCH COMPETITION PRESENTATIONS The winner of the best overall presentation in this session will receive the RCSI National Surgical Research Medal. The call for abstracts will open at the end of July and close the second week in September. Five presenters will be selected to present at this session. Presenters will be announced in the coming months.
11.05	Refreshments and Exhibition including poster viewing
11.45	Session II: Developing Surgical Academic Careers This session will focus on how young surgeons can develop their academic careers, discussions will include academic internships, establishing a research portfolio and the surgical clinical scientist. The full list of speakers can be found in the full 'Event Programme' by pressing the button at the top of the page.
13.00	KEYNOTE LECTURE:  THE FUTURE OF THE CLINICIAN SCIENTIST Professor Shirley Potter, Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, St James’s Hospital & Blackrock Clinic; Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, University College Dublin; National Training Programme Director, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, RCSI
13.30	Lunch and Exhibition including poster viewing
14.30	KEYNOTE LECTURE: EVIDENCE-BASED SURGICAL TRAINING Professor Jennifer Cleland, Lee Kong Chian (LKC) School of Medicine, Singapore and Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
Symposium II – Supporting Excellence in Surgical Education and Training
15.00	The full list of speakers can be found in the full 'Event Programme' by pressing the button at the top of the page.
16.00	Launch: Supporting Surgeons and Trainees
16.15	Presentation of Awards – Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Trial Activity – The NSRSC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Trial Activity will be presented to the investigator/clinical research team in recognition of their contribution to a clinical trials’ success. – Surgical Research Poster Presentation Awards – Certificates will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.  – Award of RCSI National Surgical Research Medal – The RCSI National Surgical Research Medal will be awarded to the best overall oral research presentation.
16.30	KEYNOTE LECTURE: AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO IMPROVING AND INNOVATING IN SURGERY Professor Mary Dixon-Woods, Director of The Healthcare Improvement Studies (THIS) Institute, University of Cambridge
17.30 - 18.15	48th Millin Lecture The opportunity to deliver this prestigious lecture is open to all surgical specialties via an application process. Find out how to apply here. The 48th Millin Lecturer will be announced in September 2025. The Millin Lecture will be followed by a reception.

Please note: CPD credits will be awarded for this meeting. Delegates must sign in on the day to receive the CPD credits and certificate of attendance. 

Keynote speakers

We are delighted to announce our keynote speakers for Millin 2025: 

• Professor Jennifer Cleland, Lee Kong Chian (LKC) School of Medicine, Singapore and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Professor Declan Devane, Professor of Health Research Methodology and Deputy Dean of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway 
• Professor Mary Dixon-Woods, Director of The Healthcare Improvement Studies (THIS) Institute, University of Cambridge
• Professor Shirley Potter, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, St James's Hospital and Blackrock Clinic; Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, University College Dublin; National Training Programme Director, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, RCSI

More information

For queries please contact events@rcsi.ie.