On Thursday, 6 June, the UCD Medicine Conferring Ceremony took place at UCD O’Reilly Hall, celebrating a significant milestone for all graduating students. The event recognised the achievements of over 300 graduates receiving undergraduate, graduate master’s, and doctoral degrees. We were delighted to welcome the classes of 2024, accompanied by their families and friends, to celebrate the accomplishments of the newest cohort of medical professionals.
The distinguished ceremony saw an impressive assembly of esteemed academic and clinical faculty members, featuring inspiring speeches and the presentation of prestigious awards to recognise the outstanding achievements of students.
Congratulations to the following awardees:
| Award |
Name |
| 1941 Medal |
Dr Therese Rose Meade |
| Aongus J Curran Medal in Otolaryngology |
Dr Zahra Khosravi |
| Brian McGovern Perpetual Medal |
Dr Therese Rose Meade |
| Colman Saunders Paediatric Medal |
Dr Dasha Goubkine |
| D.K. O'Donovan Medal in Medicine |
Dr Therese Rose Meade |
| Dr Mary J Farrell Medal for General Practice |
Dr Claire Bright |
| Geoffrey J. Bourke Medal |
Dr Molly Isabella Gervin |
| John McGrath Memorial Medal in Forensic & Legal Medicine |
Dr Kate Banks |
| Kirwan Medal in Ophthalmology |
Dr Lily Farrell |
| Professor Sean Malone Medal in Psychiatry |
Dr David Carolan |
| Surgeon Hugh Boyle Kennedy Bequest |
Dr Yvonne O’Toole |
| The Professor Niall O'Higgins Medal for Surgery |
Dr Yvonne O Toole |
We would also like to congratulate Bassem El Saghir, who has been awarded the Medicine Student of the Year Award as voted by his peers.
This important occasion marked a key moment of reflection on the past years of hard work and dedication.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who attended! Please click here to see photos from the day.