Over 300 GPs Attend Bon Secours Hospital Cork’s Annual Study Morning
Bon Secours Hospital Cork was honoured to welcome over 300 General Practitioners (GPs) to its annual GP Study Morning, held at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, 24th January.
The in-person event brought together GPs from across the region for a morning of high-quality education, delivering practical and cutting-edge clinical insights relevant to everyday primary care. The programme reflected the diverse and complex presentations encountered in general practice, with sessions covering men’s and women’s health, cardiology, ENT, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, geriatrics and emergency medicine.
Each session was chaired by a GP colleague and featured expert consultants sharing the latest advancements and case-based insights. The interactive format provided valuable opportunities for discussion, engagement with specialists, reinforcing collaboration between primary care and Bon Secours Hospital Cork.
The highlight of the morning was the keynote address from Mr Ray Goggins - former Irish Special Forces Operator, bestselling author and chief instructor on RTÉ’s Ultimate Hell Week. His session, “Being Effective,” was chaired by Dr Billy Stack, Consultant Gastroenterologist, and provided an engaging and thought-provoking conclusion to the clinical programme.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Paul Gallagher, Consultant Geriatrician at Bon Secours Hospital Cork and Postgraduate Consultant Chair, said:
"Today’s GP Study Day has been another successful event. It was great to see so many GP colleagues in attendance. There were fantastic interactive presentations from a wide variety of consultants showcasing the breadth of clinical services available in Bon Secours Hospital Cork.”
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees highlighting the high standard of speakers, the clinical relevance of the content and the value of having multiple specialties addressed in one comprehensive educational event.
Dr Triona Marnell, Postgraduate GP Chair, added:
"This year's agenda covered a wide array of topics, specially chosen for their relevance to general practice. It provided clinical updates and opportunities to debate some challenging and interesting cases. It is also a great opportunity for consultant and GP colleagues to meet face to face."
Mr Harry Canning, CEO of Bon Secours Hospital Cork, said:
"The hospital remains committed to delivering exceptional care to its communities and is proud to be the only private hospital in Munster to provide a full range of services across Medical, Surgical, Cancer and Paediatrics. Events such as this GP Study Day play a vital role in ongoing professional development and in supporting high-quality, patient-centred care."
