Prof Deborah McNamara
@dmcsurg.bsky.social
Consultant Gen & Colorectal Surgeon
President RCSI
#QI #impsci @betterbeaumont
President RCSI
#QI #impsci @betterbeaumont
Pinned
A Novel Surgical Handover System for Patient Physiology and Safety
This cohort study describes patient and staff-reported outcomes before and after implementation of the SIPS surgical handover system (sickest patients first; introduction, situation, background, asses...
jamanetwork.com
A Novel Surgical Handover System for Patient Physiology and Safety url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#ACSCC2025
#ACSCC2025
Deeply honoured to receive Honorary Fellowship from @rcsed.bsky.social. This recognition reflects the collective excellence of our @rcsi.bsky.social community. I’m so grateful to the mentors, colleagues and student who inspire me daily 🙏
Huge congratulations to Professor Deborah McNamara, President of RCSI and Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, who has been awarded Honorary Fellowship in Surgery. Incredibly well deserved!
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Deeply honoured to receive Honorary Fellowship from @rcsed.bsky.social. This recognition reflects the collective excellence of our @rcsi.bsky.social community. I’m so grateful to the mentors, colleagues and student who inspire me daily 🙏
Reposted by Prof Deborah McNamara
A Novel Surgical Handover System for Patient Physiology and Safety url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#ACSCC2025
#ACSCC2025
A Novel Surgical Handover System for Patient Physiology and Safety
This cohort study describes patient and staff-reported outcomes before and after implementation of the SIPS surgical handover system (sickest patients first; introduction, situation, background, asses...
jamanetwork.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A Novel Surgical Handover System for Patient Physiology and Safety url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#ACSCC2025
#ACSCC2025
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Implementation of the SIPS surgical handover system was associated with improvements in handover quality, patient physiology, and staff perceptions of safety without prolonging handover meetings. ja.ma/46PxqsE
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Implementation of the SIPS surgical handover system was associated with improvements in handover quality, patient physiology, and staff perceptions of safety without prolonging handover meetings. ja.ma/46PxqsE
A Novel Surgical Handover System for Patient Physiology and Safety url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#ACSCC2025
#ACSCC2025
A Novel Surgical Handover System for Patient Physiology and Safety
This cohort study describes patient and staff-reported outcomes before and after implementation of the SIPS surgical handover system (sickest patients first; introduction, situation, background, asses...
jamanetwork.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A Novel Surgical Handover System for Patient Physiology and Safety url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#ACSCC2025
#ACSCC2025
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Join us this Friday night at 7:30pm (doors at 7) to hear Prof Suzanne Crowe deliver the 2025 Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon Lecture at RCSI St Stephen's Green.
Register free: www.wimin.ie/shop
With thanks to @irishmedicalorg.bsky.social, @medicalprotection.bsky.social , @dmcsurg.bsky.social, @rcsi.bsky.social
Register free: www.wimin.ie/shop
With thanks to @irishmedicalorg.bsky.social, @medicalprotection.bsky.social , @dmcsurg.bsky.social, @rcsi.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Join us this Friday night at 7:30pm (doors at 7) to hear Prof Suzanne Crowe deliver the 2025 Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon Lecture at RCSI St Stephen's Green.
Register free: www.wimin.ie/shop
With thanks to @irishmedicalorg.bsky.social, @medicalprotection.bsky.social , @dmcsurg.bsky.social, @rcsi.bsky.social
Register free: www.wimin.ie/shop
With thanks to @irishmedicalorg.bsky.social, @medicalprotection.bsky.social , @dmcsurg.bsky.social, @rcsi.bsky.social
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The Tripartite- one of the world’s leading colorectal conferences- in #Paris this year 🇫🇷
This pre-course led by Prof Gabrielle van Ramshorst is a chance for trainees to upgrade their presentation skills. And a trip to Paris - what’s not to love?! More ⬇️
escp.eu.com/conference-and…
This pre-course led by Prof Gabrielle van Ramshorst is a chance for trainees to upgrade their presentation skills. And a trip to Paris - what’s not to love?! More ⬇️
escp.eu.com/conference-and…
https://escp.eu.com/conference-and…
July 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The Tripartite- one of the world’s leading colorectal conferences- in #Paris this year 🇫🇷
This pre-course led by Prof Gabrielle van Ramshorst is a chance for trainees to upgrade their presentation skills. And a trip to Paris - what’s not to love?! More ⬇️
escp.eu.com/conference-and…
This pre-course led by Prof Gabrielle van Ramshorst is a chance for trainees to upgrade their presentation skills. And a trip to Paris - what’s not to love?! More ⬇️
escp.eu.com/conference-and…
The Tripartite- one of the world’s leading colorectal conferences- in #Paris this year 🇫🇷
This pre-course led by Prof Gabrielle van Ramshorst is a chance for trainees to upgrade their presentation skills. And a trip to Paris - what’s not to love?! More ⬇️
escp.eu.com/conference-and…
This pre-course led by Prof Gabrielle van Ramshorst is a chance for trainees to upgrade their presentation skills. And a trip to Paris - what’s not to love?! More ⬇️
escp.eu.com/conference-and…
https://escp.eu.com/conference-and…
July 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The Tripartite- one of the world’s leading colorectal conferences- in #Paris this year 🇫🇷
This pre-course led by Prof Gabrielle van Ramshorst is a chance for trainees to upgrade their presentation skills. And a trip to Paris - what’s not to love?! More ⬇️
escp.eu.com/conference-and…
This pre-course led by Prof Gabrielle van Ramshorst is a chance for trainees to upgrade their presentation skills. And a trip to Paris - what’s not to love?! More ⬇️
escp.eu.com/conference-and…
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Are you a UK or Irish senior medical student interested in heart and lung surgery? The RCSEd student immersion programme is now open for applications. Travel grants to support short clinical attachments in Cardiothoracic surgery. Apply today! rcsed.grantplatform.com
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March 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Are you a UK or Irish senior medical student interested in heart and lung surgery? The RCSEd student immersion programme is now open for applications. Travel grants to support short clinical attachments in Cardiothoracic surgery. Apply today! rcsed.grantplatform.com
Just a weekend warrior? Apparently it’s ok…
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Tips for Surgeons to Find Time and Energy to Exercise
This Viewpoint provides recommendations for surgeons to stay active amidst demanding professional and personal commitments to help manage stress, avoid burnout, and improve overall quality of life.
jamanetwork.com
March 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Just a weekend warrior? Apparently it’s ok…
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Reposted by Prof Deborah McNamara
In ONE decade COSECSA has increased the proportion of women surgeons in East, Central and South Africa from 9% to 27%!
Meanwhile in Australasia, relatively static at ~18%.
Ditto UK at ~17%
Time to take inspiration and push harder.
#ILookLikeASurgeon 💪
www.facs.org/for-medical-...
Meanwhile in Australasia, relatively static at ~18%.
Ditto UK at ~17%
Time to take inspiration and push harder.
#ILookLikeASurgeon 💪
www.facs.org/for-medical-...
Global Collaborations Help Expand Surgical Workforce Opportunities for Women
Learn how COSECSA is growing the women surgeon workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa while ensuring quality training standards.
www.facs.org
February 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
In ONE decade COSECSA has increased the proportion of women surgeons in East, Central and South Africa from 9% to 27%!
Meanwhile in Australasia, relatively static at ~18%.
Ditto UK at ~17%
Time to take inspiration and push harder.
#ILookLikeASurgeon 💪
www.facs.org/for-medical-...
Meanwhile in Australasia, relatively static at ~18%.
Ditto UK at ~17%
Time to take inspiration and push harder.
#ILookLikeASurgeon 💪
www.facs.org/for-medical-...
The story of London cabby MRIs changing as they learn “the knowledge” is well-known but did you know an Irish scientist was behind it? RIP Dr Eleanor Maguire @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/s...
Eleanor Maguire, Memory Expert Who Studied London Cabbies, Dies at 54
By watching the brain process information, she discovered that a specific region plays a key role in spatial navigation — and that it can be strengthened like a muscle.
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The story of London cabby MRIs changing as they learn “the knowledge” is well-known but did you know an Irish scientist was behind it? RIP Dr Eleanor Maguire @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/s...
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We were delighted to welcome @news.rte.ie to the #RCSIcharter Robotic Learning Village.
@fergalbowers.bsky.social spoke with Professor Barry McGuire and Ms Christina Fleming and learned about RCSI’s publication of Ireland’s first framework for safe, effective robotic-assisted surgery.
@fergalbowers.bsky.social spoke with Professor Barry McGuire and Ms Christina Fleming and learned about RCSI’s publication of Ireland’s first framework for safe, effective robotic-assisted surgery.
February 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We were delighted to welcome @news.rte.ie to the #RCSIcharter Robotic Learning Village.
@fergalbowers.bsky.social spoke with Professor Barry McGuire and Ms Christina Fleming and learned about RCSI’s publication of Ireland’s first framework for safe, effective robotic-assisted surgery.
@fergalbowers.bsky.social spoke with Professor Barry McGuire and Ms Christina Fleming and learned about RCSI’s publication of Ireland’s first framework for safe, effective robotic-assisted surgery.
Behind the scenes - the Fellows and Members team are busy prepping for our Family Fun Day at RCSI #charterday2025 @rcsi.bsky.social
February 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Behind the scenes - the Fellows and Members team are busy prepping for our Family Fun Day at RCSI #charterday2025 @rcsi.bsky.social
Congratulations to #teamBeaumont on sweeping the boards at the British Skull Base Society meeting this weekend 👏
@Beaumont_ICU
@Beaumont_ICU
January 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Congratulations to #teamBeaumont on sweeping the boards at the British Skull Base Society meeting this weekend 👏
@Beaumont_ICU
@Beaumont_ICU
A not-to-be missed opportunity to hear from a leading voice in technology enabled learning
Dr Carla Pugh will deliver the Johnson & Johnson Lecture at this year's RCSI Charter Meeting on 'Precision Learning and Data Sharing Through Wearable Technology. What’s AI Got to Do with It?'.
Register and read more about Dr Pugh’s research here ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
Register and read more about Dr Pugh’s research here ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
January 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
A not-to-be missed opportunity to hear from a leading voice in technology enabled learning
Reposted by Prof Deborah McNamara
Did you know that nearly half of all cervical cancers are diagnosed in women who have never been screened? The most effective action women aged 25 to 65 can take to prevent cervical cancer is to #ChooseScreening and come for follow-up appointments if advised.
#cervicalcancerpreventionweek
#cervicalcancerpreventionweek
January 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Did you know that nearly half of all cervical cancers are diagnosed in women who have never been screened? The most effective action women aged 25 to 65 can take to prevent cervical cancer is to #ChooseScreening and come for follow-up appointments if advised.
#cervicalcancerpreventionweek
#cervicalcancerpreventionweek
Reposted by Prof Deborah McNamara
RCSI welcomes the launch of Beaumont Hospital's five-year strategic plan to drive excellence in healthcare.
The patient-centered strategy is rooted in seven key principles and underscores a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
The patient-centered strategy is rooted in seven key principles and underscores a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
RCSI welcomes launch of Beaumont Hospital strategic plan to drive excellence in healthcare for the next five years
RCSI has welcomed the announcement of Beaumont Hospital’s comprehensive five-year strategic plan designed to ensure the highest standards of healthcare delivery. More ...
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January 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
RCSI welcomes the launch of Beaumont Hospital's five-year strategic plan to drive excellence in healthcare.
The patient-centered strategy is rooted in seven key principles and underscores a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
The patient-centered strategy is rooted in seven key principles and underscores a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
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The theme of this year’s RCSI Charter Meeting is 'Next Generation Surgery'.
The jam-packed programme will spotlight how we can better support early career surgeons within an ever-changing surgical environment.
Register and learn more 🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
The jam-packed programme will spotlight how we can better support early career surgeons within an ever-changing surgical environment.
Register and learn more 🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
January 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The theme of this year’s RCSI Charter Meeting is 'Next Generation Surgery'.
The jam-packed programme will spotlight how we can better support early career surgeons within an ever-changing surgical environment.
Register and learn more 🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
The jam-packed programme will spotlight how we can better support early career surgeons within an ever-changing surgical environment.
Register and learn more 🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
#SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter #SurgEd #Surgery #MedicalTechniques @bjsacademy.bsky.social @bjsopen.bsky.social #some4hpb #some4tpl #SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter #SurgEd #Surgery #MedicalTechniques #StepUp4CRC #ERAS #Crohn #proctology #TeachMeColoproctology #Some4COLoprocto
Last chance!
Take part in our study on outcomes for surgical handover improvement. Important all perspectives included - so especially grateful if US, Australian and Canadian colleagues would give us 10 minutes 🙏
Join here⬇️
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Publications here⬇️
sh-core.eu/publications/
Take part in our study on outcomes for surgical handover improvement. Important all perspectives included - so especially grateful if US, Australian and Canadian colleagues would give us 10 minutes 🙏
Join here⬇️
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Publications here⬇️
sh-core.eu/publications/
Sign up for the SH-CORE Study
To join this study, please click the link below to register, review the study information, and begin the 10-15 minute survey.
sh-core.eu
December 23, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Reposted by Prof Deborah McNamara
Wishing all of our RCSI community—students, staff, Fellows, Members, alumni, clinicians, and patients—Season's Greetings from RCSI! 🎄
Thank you for being part of our mission to educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health.
Thank you for being part of our mission to educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health.
December 21, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Wishing all of our RCSI community—students, staff, Fellows, Members, alumni, clinicians, and patients—Season's Greetings from RCSI! 🎄
Thank you for being part of our mission to educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health.
Thank you for being part of our mission to educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health.
Reposted by Prof Deborah McNamara
Congratulations to Professors Helen French and Jan Sorensen on their success in the HRB Evidence for Policy programme.
Their projects aim to improve musculoskeletal patient journeys and explore the value of digital health in stroke care.
🔗 www.hrb.ie/news-stories...
#RCSIdiscover
Their projects aim to improve musculoskeletal patient journeys and explore the value of digital health in stroke care.
🔗 www.hrb.ie/news-stories...
#RCSIdiscover
HRB makes new awards that will directly inform health policy | HRB | Health Research Board
The aim of the programme is to support research projects to generate evidence that will strengthen policy development or evaluate how policy is currently
www.hrb.ie
December 20, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Congratulations to Professors Helen French and Jan Sorensen on their success in the HRB Evidence for Policy programme.
Their projects aim to improve musculoskeletal patient journeys and explore the value of digital health in stroke care.
🔗 www.hrb.ie/news-stories...
#RCSIdiscover
Their projects aim to improve musculoskeletal patient journeys and explore the value of digital health in stroke care.
🔗 www.hrb.ie/news-stories...
#RCSIdiscover
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Registrations are open for the RCSI Charter Meeting 2025 'Next Generation Surgery' from 4-8 February.
The annual meeting celebrates the granting of a Royal Charter and the founding of the College in 1784.
Register and explore the programme ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
The annual meeting celebrates the granting of a Royal Charter and the founding of the College in 1784.
Register and explore the programme ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
December 19, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Registrations are open for the RCSI Charter Meeting 2025 'Next Generation Surgery' from 4-8 February.
The annual meeting celebrates the granting of a Royal Charter and the founding of the College in 1784.
Register and explore the programme ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
The annual meeting celebrates the granting of a Royal Charter and the founding of the College in 1784.
Register and explore the programme ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
Last chance!
Take part in our study on outcomes for surgical handover improvement. Important all perspectives included - so especially grateful if US, Australian and Canadian colleagues would give us 10 minutes 🙏
Join here⬇️
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Publications here⬇️
sh-core.eu/publications/
Take part in our study on outcomes for surgical handover improvement. Important all perspectives included - so especially grateful if US, Australian and Canadian colleagues would give us 10 minutes 🙏
Join here⬇️
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Publications here⬇️
sh-core.eu/publications/
Sign up for the SH-CORE Study
To join this study, please click the link below to register, review the study information, and begin the 10-15 minute survey.
sh-core.eu
December 13, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Last chance!
Take part in our study on outcomes for surgical handover improvement. Important all perspectives included - so especially grateful if US, Australian and Canadian colleagues would give us 10 minutes 🙏
Join here⬇️
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Publications here⬇️
sh-core.eu/publications/
Take part in our study on outcomes for surgical handover improvement. Important all perspectives included - so especially grateful if US, Australian and Canadian colleagues would give us 10 minutes 🙏
Join here⬇️
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Publications here⬇️
sh-core.eu/publications/
Sign up for the SH-CORE Study
To join this study, please click the link below to register, review the study information, and begin the 10-15 minute survey.
sh-core.eu
December 13, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Last chance!
Take part in our study on outcomes for surgical handover improvement. Important all perspectives included - so especially grateful if US, Australian and Canadian colleagues would give us 10 minutes 🙏
Join here⬇️
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Publications here⬇️
sh-core.eu/publications/
Take part in our study on outcomes for surgical handover improvement. Important all perspectives included - so especially grateful if US, Australian and Canadian colleagues would give us 10 minutes 🙏
Join here⬇️
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Publications here⬇️
sh-core.eu/publications/
Reposted by Prof Deborah McNamara
Interested in safer surgical handover? Join this Delphi study ⬇️
Open to healthcare professionals, researchers and people who have had surgery
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Open to healthcare professionals, researchers and people who have had surgery
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Sign up for the SH-CORE Study
To join this study, please click the link below to register, review the study information, and begin the 10-15 minute survey.
sh-core.eu
December 2, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Interested in safer surgical handover? Join this Delphi study ⬇️
Open to healthcare professionals, researchers and people who have had surgery
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/
Open to healthcare professionals, researchers and people who have had surgery
sh-core.eu/sign-up-here/