Undergraduate academic record · 5%
Application. Your centile from medical school.
The interview is 85% of your Core Surgical Training score. Practise each part out loud, against the clock, and compare your answer with model points.
For July 2026, 510 doctors applied, 245 were interviewed and 101 received a first-round offer, for 100 places (RCSI intake data).
Application. Your centile from medical school.
Application. Psychomotor skills, visuospatial ability and perception.
Interview. Structured clinical scenarios.
Interview. Communication, teamwork and leadership, crisis management, negotiation and conflict.
Interview. Research, audit, courses and meetings, teaching.
Interview. Motivation, knowledge of the specialty, time and stress management, professionalism.
Interview. Your story so far, and what makes you a good future surgeon.
From the RCSI’s Guide to Core Surgical Training Intake 2027. Check the RCSI website for this year’s dates.