An RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) graduate entry medical student has received an international award from the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS). The Society promotes professional growth and leadership for women interested in orthopaedics.

Congratulations to second year student, Alice Fox, who received a Medical Student Achievement Award and was honoured on 1 March at the 2016 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting in Orlando, Florida. 

The award honours achievements in academics, research, leadership, mentoring, athletics and community service. 

Alice also received an Undergraduate Research Travel Award from RCSI to support travel costs for the meeting as well as allowing her to participate in the RJOS/Perry Initiative Outreach Workshop, which included lectures and hands-on skills modules. 

The Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) is named after the first female orthopaedic surgeon in the United States and promotes professional growth and leadership for women interested in orthopaedics.