StAR Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme

The aim of the Strategic Academic Recruitment (StAR) MD Programme is to accelerate the delivery of innovative, impactful translational research and build on highly skilled clinical expertise to improve modern healthcare issues.

The programme attracts some of the best research talent in Ireland, working across a range of research themes.

About the programme

The StAR MD degree by dissertation is a body of work representing two years of research activity (Doctoral Award NFQ Level 10). To graduate with the MD degree, you must provide evidence of an original contribution to medicine, surgery, psychiatry or medical science.

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Hear from past scholars

StAR MD scholar Dr Michelle Casey describes the exceptional learning environment provided to carry out outstanding research, while also being funded and allowed to grow professionally with support from RCSI's lecturers.

Our partners

Opportunities are available for successful candidates to partner with one of the following:

Blackrock Health - Hermitage
Bons
ICGP
Mater
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UPMC SSC logo

How to apply

Applications for 2025 will open on 2 September 2024.

For further information on the StAR MD programme please contact us at StARmd@rcsi.com.