Core Surgical Training (CST)

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RCSI Core Surgical Training (CST) Applications 2026

For those seeking to pursue a career in surgery in Ireland, Core Surgical Training (CST) is a recommended first step. Streamlining of the pathway to Ireland’s specialist programme of Higher Surgical Training (HST) for imminent CST graduates who have completed their MRCS examinations has incentivised pursuit of this first step in Ireland.

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