Over 180 students from RCSI were conferred with medical degrees and postgraduate awards at the annual graduation ceremony in the National Concert Hall, Dublin today.

The graduates were presented with their degrees by Professor Frank Keane, President, RCSI.

This year, 160 graduates were conferred with Degrees in Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics (MB, BCh and BAO) and 20 students were conferred with Masters and PhDs in Degree of Master of Science (MSc), Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). 

Professor Frank Keane, President, RCSI, said: "As the largest undergraduate medical school in Ireland, the conferring ceremony is one of the highlights of the year for RCSI. I would like to congratulate all the students here today and wish them every success in the future."

Professor Cathal Kelly, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at RCSI, said: “Graduation is an exhilarating time for our students, their families, faculty and staff. Today is an important step for our students and we share in their excitement as they embark on their new career paths. The graduates here today are testament of the excellent educational and training standards that RCSI is renowned for both nationally and internationally.