RCSI Celebrates the Graduation of 321 New Doctors

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences celebrated the graduation of 321 new doctors during a virtual conferring ceremony which took place on Friday, 28 May.

RCSI’s School of Medicine conferring ceremony sees the largest number of doctors in Ireland graduate each year.

Professor Cathal Kelly, Chief Executive/Registrar, RCSI, congratulated all those graduating on their success:

“We are immensely proud of our Class of 2021 graduates for showing extraordinary maturity and determination to complete their studies during the pandemic. Not only have these future doctors remained committed to their final year training on the frontline during the greatest health crisis of our lifetimes, they have benefitted from learning in an environment where patient-centred care is the priority from day one, equipping them with the all the necessary knowledge and skills required to be rounded and clinically distinguished clinicians. I am confident that our graduates will be extraordinarily resilient and compassionate doctors and we look forward to watching them progress on the next phase of their journey as healthcare leaders of the future.”

Ali Hejazi, final year medical student, who died following a tragic accident in April, was remembered by the RCSI community at the ceremony. In recognition of the medical programme completed by Ali, he was conferred with his medical degree posthumously.