Jas Ubhi, Alex Viau, William Newmarch and Bennet Di Giovanni who graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Limerick. Pic Sean Curtin True Media.
University of Limerick will today confer more than 200 graduates in general medicine, physiotherapy, paramedic studies and nursing and midwifery. This includes the largest cohort of medical students to graduate with a Bachelor of Surgery from the Graduate Entry Medical School (GEMS) at UL since it was established just over a decade ago.
UL provides the biggest graduate-entry programme for medicine in the country.
Speaking at the ceremony held in University Concert Hall, University of Limerick, the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Engagement, Professor Kerstin Mey spoke of the impact UL Graduate Entry Medical School is having on students, patients and the healthcare system in Ireland.
“The Graduate Entry Medical School at University of Limerick is flourishing. GEMS, along with the Department of Clinical Therapies, now the School of Allied Health, won national DELTA (Disciplinary Excellence in Learning Teaching and Assessment) awards for their integrated medical education and interprofessional education programmes in 2018. UL GEMS continues to go from strength to strength and this year sees its largest graduating class to date.
“As today’s graduates leave UL to begin their careers, they join a huge community of alumni making a difference in society around the globe. I know that the class of 2018 will continue to progress our health services and make a significant, positive impact in the lives of patients,” Professor Mey continued.
Sign up for the weekly Limerick Post newsletter
Established in 2007, the Graduate Entry Medical School Programme at UL is open to graduates from any discipline and employs practical and interactive approaches to learning.
Awards conferred at Tuesday’s ceremony include:
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery: 154
Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies (Practitioner): 20
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy: 29
Higher Diploma in Midwifery: 4
Master of Arts in Journalism: 1
Master of Arts in Business Management: 2
Master of Science in Financial Services: 1
Master of Science in Sports Performance: 3
From back left: Nina Peters, First Prize in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fionn Clarke, Shannon Clare, First Prize in the Discipline of Professional Competencies, Tim Harding, Dundrum, Dublin, First Prize in the Discipline of Psychiatry, Kara Kimball, First Prize in the Discipline of General Practice/Primary Care, Laura Piggott, Gort, Galway, First prize for overall performance in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Entry Degree Programme, Ahad Hussain, First Prize in the Discipline of medicine and Fiona O’Riordan, Inniscarra, Cork, First Prize in the Discipline of Surgery.
Fiona O’Riordan, Inniscarra, Cork, First Prize in the Discipline of Surgery , Laura Piggott, Gort, Galway, First prize for overall performance in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Entry Degree Programme and Nina Peters, First Prize in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the conferring ceremony at the University of Limerick. Pic Sean Curtin True Media.
Liam Rooney, (Loughlinstown) Dublin City Fire Brigade who won first prize for overall performance in the Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies at the University of Limerick.
UL provides the biggest graduate-entry programme for medicine in the country. Pic Sean Curtin True Media.
Liam Rooney, (Loughlinstown) Dublin City Fire Brigade who won first prize for overall performance in the Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies is presented with his award by Dave Carroll, paramedic at the University of Limerick. Pic Sean Curtin True Media.
Liam Rooney, (Loughlinstown) Dublin City Fire Brigade who won first prize for overall performance in the Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies pictured with is family Josh, Lisa and Luke Rooney at the University of Limerick.
Pic Sean Curtin True Media.
Natalie Dal’bo, Sarah Sidky and Madina Weiler who graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Limerick.
Pic Sean Curtin True Media.
Jas Ubhi, Alex Viau, William Newmarch and Bennet Di Giovanni who graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Limerick. Pic Sean Curtin True Media.
Funke Owolabi, Ennis County Clare who graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Limerick.
. Pic Sean Curtin True Media.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptRejectRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
