Paul Ridgway

MA MB MD BCh MMedSc FRCSI, FEBS(hon)

Professor Paul F. Ridgway, MA MB MD BCh MMedSc FRCSI, FEBS (Hon) is Professor of Surgery at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Surgeon at Tallaght University Hospital. He serves as Chief Clinical Director for the Dublin Midlands Region and Chair of the European Board of General Surgery (UEMS). His work spans surgical oncology, sarcoma and pancreatic disease, with a strong focus on surgical performance and education. He has authored over 130 peer-reviewed publications (H-index 44). A leader in training reform across Europe, he received the Silver Scalpel Award (2024) for excellence in surgical education and is a frequent invited international speaker.