Distinguished Graduate Award

Established in 1988 by the Association of Medical and Dental Graduates (during the Presidency of Mr Peter McLean FRCSI), the Distinguished Graduate Award honours a medical or dental graduate of RCSI who has made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of healthcare through education, research, humanitarian aid or patient care.

The recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Graduate Award is Professor Michael Farrell, who received his award during the Gala Dinner at this year's Alumni Gathering, from Dr Erika Keane, President of the Association, and following a citation from his classmate, Dr Paul Caviston. 

Prof. Michael Farrell, recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Graduate Award

Nominations

Nominations for the 2025 Award will open early next year.

Contact

President: Dr Erika Keane
Honorary Secretary: Professor Camilla Carroll
Email: camillamcarroll@rcsi.ie

Past recipients

  • 2023: Prof. Caroline de Costa
  • 2022: Dr Muireann Brennan (posthumously)
  • 2021: Prof. Aubrey Morison
  • 2020: Prof. Moira O'Brien FRCPI, FFSEM (RCPI & RCSI)
  • 2019: Dr Kate Coleman
  • 2018: Dr Helen Towers
  • 2010: Mr Peter McLean (posthumously)
  • 2009: Prof. Lord Ara Darzi FRCSI
  • 2008: Prof. Eoin T. O’Brien
  • 2006: Mr Hy Browne
  • 2002: Dr J. Vincent Coyle
  • 1996: Prof. W.A.L. MacGowan FRCSI
  • 1995: Dr Jack Preger
  • 1994: Mr Desmond Kneafsey FRCSI
  • 1992: Dr Fergal Nally
  • 1991: Mr John McAuliffe Curtin FRCSI
  • 1990: Dr Victoria Coffey
  • 1989: Dr Harry O’Flanagan
  • 1988: Dr Pat O’Callaghan