The EASC Trainee Course last week on Friday Jan23rd (Dublin, RCSI) was evaluated extremely positively by participants (n=39), with 97% rating the course as extremely or very valuable and 100% rating both the case scenarios and individual lectures as excellent or good. The interactive, case-based format and expert multidisciplinary faculty were consistently identified as key strengths. Importantly, 95% of attendees reported that the course had the potential to change their surgical practice, and 100% would recommend the course to colleagues. Overall, the evalation demonstrates a high-quality educational programme with clear clinical relevance and measurable impact on trainee learning and practice.
Overall Value & Quality
- 97% of participants rated the course as extremely or very valuable.
- 100% rated the case scenarios as excellent or good.
- 100% rated individual lectures as excellent or good.
- 95% felt the course was well or extremely well run.
Educational Impact
- 95% reported that the course had the potential to change their surgical practice.
- Among those who had attended similar courses, 89% rated this as the best course they had attended.
- 74% felt the course was definitely good value for money.
Format & Faculty
- The interactive, case-based panel discussions were consistently highlighted as the strongest feature.
- Participants valued exposure to international faculty, multiple expert opinions, and real-world decision-making.
- The non-didactic format was repeatedly described as superior to traditional lecture based teaching.
Recommendation
- 100% of respondents would recommend the course to colleagues (82% highly recommend).
Areas for Improvement
- Requests for more practical / hands-on components.
- Suggestions to shorten or modularise the programme.
- Desire for supporting materials (protocols, handouts, videos).
Evaluation of EASC Trainee Course RCSI Dublin 2026
