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CREATING HEALTHCARE LEADERS

At the heart of RCSI is a commitment to programmes that are focused on fulfilling the potential of truly exceptional individuals, who have the passion and commitment to make a lifelong difference to patient care.

To date, the RCSI_TOMORROW campaign has supported every aspect of this mission, unlocking opportunities for undergraduate students, budding researchers, surgical trainees and empowering students wishing to avail of innovative new roles within the health system.

The students benefitting from your support right now! • Deborah Cardiff, Aim High, ‘Marilyn Butt’ Scholarship, 2015 • Ryan Leon, Aim High Scholarship, 2016 • Hazel Walsh, Kiran Pathak Scholarship, 2016 • David Joyce, Consilio Manuque ‘John and Anne Murphy’ Scholarship, 2017 • EmerRose Kealy, Aim High ‘Class of 1981 Jim Allen’ Scholarship, 2017 • Lisa Mulvey, Consilio Manuque ‘Richard and Lucille Nora’ Scholarship, 2017 • Liam Rowley, Kiran Pathak Scholarship, 2017 • Emily Beatty, The Moira O'Brien Sports Scholarship, 2018 • Amy Dykes, Consilio Manuque 'Class of 1991' Scholarship, 2018 • Melissa Duggan, The Moira O'Brien Sports Scholarship, 2018 •

THANKS TO YOU... WE ARE OFFERING MORE SCHOLARSHIPS THAN EVER BEFORE

RCSI scholarships celebrate excellence, break down barriers and unlock opportunity. Since 2015, 24 students, funded by generous alumni have joined RCSI across the Aim High, Consilio Manuque, Kiran Pathak, and Moira O’Brien scholarship programmes. Your support enables them to

achieve their dream of becoming healthcare leaders.

Andrew Herbert, Consilio Manuque ‘Richard and Lucille Nora’ Scholarship, 2018 • Aisling Kelly, Consilio Manuque ‘‘John and Anne Murphy' Scholarship, 2018 • Aaron McDonnell, Aim High ‘Mutchnik’ Scholarship, 2018 • Franco Pruteanu, Kiran Pathak Scholarship, 2018 • Gavin Rynn, Aim High Scholarship, 2018 • Suaad Alshleh, Aim High Scholarship, 2019 • Alana Daly, Consilio Manuque 'Alfred Mutchnik Scholarship', 2019 • Rachael Ni Fhearaigh, Aim High, 'Class of 1981 Jim Allen' Scholarship, 2019 • Zoe Kane, Kiran Pathak Scholarship, 2019 • Claire Keohane, The Moira O'Brien Sports Scholarship, 2019 • Linda Kelly, Consilio Manuque ‘Richard and Lucille Nora’ Scholarship, 2019 • Angus Lloyd, The Moira O'Brien Sports Scholarship, 2019 • Luke Murphy, Aim High 'Dr Saad F. Habba' Scholarship, 2019 • thank you

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“In 2015, my father underwent heart surgery and we lost our only household income for 8 months. The scholarship meant that my education was not affected by financial difficulties. On my graduation day, I felt so much gratitude to the alumni who supported me and I hope I have made them proud.” Erica O’Sullivan, Aim High scholar 2014

RESEARCH THANKS TO YOU WE ARE... IGNITING SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY FOR OUR STUDENTS SINCE 2015, THROUGH ALUMNI AND CORPORATE SUPPORT, 65 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE TAKEN PART IN RCSI’S RESEARCH SUMMER SCHOOL (RSS) SPENDING EIGHT WEEKS WORKING ALONGSIDE RESEARCH LEADERS.

“I worked on a research project in the field of Obstetrics. The abstract we constructed was accepted into the annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Texas where my colleagues and I presented the findings. The abstract was also published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It was a fantastic experience and I am so grateful for the opportunity.”

Rachael O’Toole, RSS particpant 2019

CLINICAL ELECTIVES THANKS TO YOU WE ARE... UNLOCKING ‘HANDS ON’ OPPORTUNITIES SINCE 2015, ALUMNI HAVE GIVEN 131 STUDENTS CAREER DEFINING EXPERIENCES UNDERTAKING CLINICAL ELECTIVE PLACEMENTS ACROSS THE WORLD.

As well as offering financial assistance, generous alumni working in leading institutions offer to be hosts for students undertaking their

Clinical Electives which are an essential part of building their future career. “The experience I gained on my Elective in Canada was invaluable to my development as a future clinician. I made strong professional networks and secured letters of recommendation for future residency applications.

None of this would have been possible without your generous support. It is alumni such as you who value the development of medical students—your future colleagues—that make me proud to say that I attend RCSI.”

Magar Ghazarian, Clinical Elective placement 2019

INNOVATING TO IMPROVE THE IRISH HEALTH SYSTEM THE PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME, SUPPORTED BY FOUR OF IRELAND’S LEADING PRIVATE HOSPITALS, IS AN INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE WHICH UNLOCKS A NEW SKILLSET FOR THE IRISH HEALTH SYSTEM.

Physician Associates are a well-established role within many international health systems. Recognising their value, RCSI established the first Physician Associate Scholarship Programme in

Ireland in 2017. “I was given fantastic placements within robotic surgery, oncology and the emergency department – where I have worked since I graduated last year.

Receiving a full scholarship from Galway Clinic allowed me to focus solely on my studies. I feel the scholarship contributed to my 1st class honours degree award and the Gold Medal for recognition of a student’s top performance across two years of the programme.”

Maeve Cahill, PA scholar 2018

WOMEN IN SURGERY THANKS TO YOU WE ARE... BREAKING BARRIERS THROUGH IRELAND’S FIRST WOMEN IN SURGERY FELLOWSHIP

AIMED AT PROMOTING FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN SURGICAL TRAINING IN IRELAND, THIS PRESTIGIOUS NEW FELLOWSHIP AWARD FUNDED BY JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANIES SUPPORTS EXCEPTIONAL FEMALE SURGICAL TRAINEES WISHING TO AVAIL OF INTERNATIONAL, CAREERDEFINING, FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

“The RCSI fellowship award will allow me to pursue a lifelong career goal – to complete a fellowship in the Royal Marsden Hospital London, a global leader in the field of cancer treatment and research and allow me to train in cutting-edge robotic surgery. The fellowship will support me

to commit to the programme while affording regular travel back to

Dublin. This initiative will encourage women to successfully compete for international surgical fellowships, addressing one of the barriers to

achieving gender parity at consultant appointment."

Ms Ailín Rogers, PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellow 2019

STUDENT SUPPORT FUND

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WE ARE ASSISTING STUDENTS IN THEIR TIME OF NEED

FUNDED ENTIRELY THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF ALUMNI, THE RCSI STUDENT SUPPORT (HARDSHIP) FUND HELPS STUDENTS OVERCOME UNFORESEEN FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES. This Fund has never been more important than it is today as we seek to support students who are struggling because of the economic impact of COVID-19 whilst still trying to continue their studies.

“RCSI has always looked out for students in need and the Fund is a vital lifeline for students needing to access financial aid. Circumstances vary but generally the main issues facing students are a change in family circumstances such as serious illness, death in the family, issues in the student’s home country or the break-up of a relationship. RCSI supports students emotionally and financially in times of need, and through the Fund, is able to alleviate the financial stress of the situation.” RCSI Student Services