RCSI announces new strategy for growth and excellence
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) today launched its new strategic plan for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences 2013-2017 that aims to build on RCSI's international reputation as a centre for excellence in healthcare professional development training and education.
The strategy addresses five strategic goals that will provide a clear roadmap for RCSI to achieve its mission to educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health. These five goals are:
- Excellence in Education
- Leadership in International Medical Education
- Impactful Research and Innovation in Health Sciences and Education
- Enhanced Organisational Capabilities
- Strong Strategic Partnerships
Speaking at the launch of the new strategy, Professor Cathal Kelly, CEO/Registrar, RCSI, said: "The foundations of our strategy are growth and excellence because we see our future as contingent on our ability to grow RCSI's international presence and reputation as a centre of excellence in healthcare professional education. The successful implementation of RCSI's ‘Growth and Excellence' strategy supports the Higher Education Authority's ‘National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030', and its objective to position Ireland as a leading higher education centre with a strong reputation of strength and excellence."
Professor Patrick Broe, President of RCSI, said: "One of RCSI's greatest strengths has been its ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity. As we look to the future, we find ourselves with increasing challenges in the healthcare profession and higher education sector. Our ‘Growth and Excellence' strategy provides a roadmap of how we will meet the challenges of the future to become internationally recognised as a leading centre for professional education, research and innovation in healthcare."
"Our strategic priorities are central to our ambition to provide our students with an outstanding student experience and inspire them to be future world leaders in healthcare and innovation," said Professor Hannah McGee, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, RCSI. "For our staff, we are committed to investing in and developing our people as leaders in healthcare education and research. For our communities, we are committed to enhancing the standards of health, education and life chances among our Irish and international communities," Professor McGee continued.
The RCSI Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences ‘Growth and Excellence' strategy is a significant step towards achieving our vision to be recognised as a leading centre for professional education, research and innovation in healthcare. "The goals of this strategy are ambitious, but I have no doubt that with the support of the RCSI community we can achieve these objectives and realise our shared vision," Prof Kelly concluded.
