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Why study Medicine at Trinity
College?
The School of Medicine at Trinity College was founded in 1711
and has played a central role in the golden age of Irish medicine.
Today it is an international leader in biomedical research and
education.
Students of medicine at Trinity College will follow a five-year
programme leading to the degrees of Bachelor in Medicine,
Bachelor in Surgery and Bachelor in Obstetrics. Following
graduation you are required to spend one year service as a
resident house officer (intern) in an approved hospital(s) before
becoming a fully registered medical practitioner.
The major characteristics of medicine at Trinity College are:
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Integration of scientific and clinical material and delivery in
context
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Facilitation of active learning and a deep strategic approach
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Early and comprehensive development of technical and
interpersonal skills
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Defined programme of clinical rotations
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Continuous review and revision of the assessment
programme to ensure alignment with the stated outcomes
and course content
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Promotion of multiple assessment formats including
continuous assessment
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Recognition of the patient as an active partner
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Prioritisation of personal and professional development
Teaching hospitals
Trinity College’s two main general teaching hospitals,
St. James’s Hospital and the Adelaide and Meath Hospital
incorporating the National Children’s Hospital, are up-to-date
tertiary level hospitals. They have several specialist units.
Specialist affiliated hospitals include:
Coombe Women’s and Infants University Hospital, The Central
Mental Hospital (Dundrum), Children’s Hospital (Temple Street),
Naas General Hospital, National Maternity Hospital (Holles
Street), Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children (Crumlin), The
Rotunda Hospital, The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital,
St. Patrick’s Hospital, Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross,
National Rehabilitation Hospital, Peamount Hospital, Bloomfield
Care Centre.
Is this the right course for you?
The medical programme at Trinity College is a challenging but
highly rewarding experience. The academic requirements are
high and there will be considerable demands on your time. As
medicine is ultimately about the care of people, you will also
need to feel comfortable in a people-oriented environment
where teamwork will be equally as valuable as your individual
contribution.