Virtual Results Day marks important milestone for RCSI Medicine students
More than 300 medicine students from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Class of 2021 received their final year results via live stream today (13 May), marking the end of a historic year of medical education during a global pandemic.
In a tradition that has been running for more than 60 years in RCSI, the results were read out to students in an online ceremony presided by Judith Gilroy, RCSI’s Associate Director for Academic Affairs. Students gathered virtually to hear their results and to celebrate, as they embark on their new career as doctors.
Commenting on the celebration, Professor Cathal Kelly, CEO/Registrar, RCSI said: “Our Class of 2021 students have undergone two challenges simultaneously – their final year of medical education and a year of navigating the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although we can’t be together on campus, we wanted to mark the occasion virtually – celebrating this important milestone with family and friends all over the world.”
“I am extremely proud of each and every one of them as their years of hard work and dedication are come to fruition today. They have shown incredible dedication and resilience throughout this year, and I look forward to them taking the skills they have learned at RCSI into their roles as doctors.”
Results Day is the first in a series of celebrations for the Class of 2021 medical graduands’ achievements, including the School of Medicine Virtual Conferring Ceremony that takes place on 28 May.
