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Welcome to the School of Medicine
The School of Medicine is Ireland’s leading medical school and ranks as one of the world’s top medical schools (QS World Ranking by Subject 2025 – 83rd for Medicine). The School of Medicine is the leading research school in Trinity, home to over 800 highly diverse researchers and spanning 21 medical and scientific disciplines. The School of Medicine is a multidisciplinary school comprising Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Human Health and Disease, and Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Over 90% of the academic staff are highly active in research. Fifty per cent of senior principal investigators are clinical academics combining their clinical commitments with their academic activities.
Head of School welcome message
Prof. Colin Doherty gives a brief overview of what it means to study at the School of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin.
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Upcoming Events
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Invitation to register - Annual CAO Conference
You are invited to a conference on how to bridge the work of universities, hospitals and community healthcare to combat disability and exclusion.
16 Sep 2025
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Why Cultural Spaces Can Make a Difference to Your Brain Health
How can a museum or gallery be good for your brain health? Art, creativity and cultural engagement stimulate the brain, building its resilience and reserve. With aging populations worldwide, the number of older people is rapidly
15 Sep 2025
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Irish Clinical Academic Training (ICAT) Programme Application Call
Irish Clinical Academic Training (ICAT-2), an Integrated Pathway for Clinical Academic Training in Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry
10 Jul 2025
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Current News
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Irish Research Council supports three School of Medicine civic engagement projects
Three researchers in the School of Medicine have been backed in the latest round of funding under the Irish Research Council New Foundations awards scheme which are designed to help civic society organisations and Government
14 Dec 2023
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School of Medicine welcomes Athena SWAN Bronze Award for commitment to gender equality
The School of Medicine has been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in the latest round of awards for its commitment and action to improve gender equality.
20 Dec 2022
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Research to improve the quality of life for children in palliative care, and their families
New research that addresses knowledge and evidence gaps that exist in data on life-limiting conditions (LLCs) in children – has been awarded a Health Research Board Applied Partnership Award. Principal investigator Dr Samantha Sm
16 Dec 2022
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Counting the cost of caregiving by older carers: prestigious award for TILDA team
Family caring plays an essential role in Ireland’s health system, but it does place social, financial, physical, and emotional demands on carers.
14 Dec 2022
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Owen Smith appointed Professor of Child, Adolescent and Young Adult (CAYA) Oncology at School of Medicine
The School of Medicine is delighted to announce the appointment of Owen Smith to the position of Professor of Child, Adolescent & Young Adult (CAYA) Oncology (2022).
24 Oct 2022
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Investigating the ageing immune system and its role in inflammatory autoimmune disease
Dr Nollaig Bourke’s study could reveal if ageing, and more specifically ‘inflammageing’, could be one of the fundamental processes involved in driving initial disease in AAV.
24 Oct 2022
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Dean’s Research Initiative Funding for six School of Medicine researchers
Six researchers from the School of Medicine have been announced in the Dean’s Research Initiatives Fund for 2021-22.
21 Oct 2022
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IRC Laureate Award to battle COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Suzanne Cloonan, Associate Professor in Respiratory Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin has been awarded a prestigious Laureate Consolidator Award from the Irish Research Council (IRC)
10 Oct 2022
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Teaching and Learning for Clinical Teachers (TLCT)
An interdisciplinary online resource for clinical teachers and practice educators
02 Dec 2022
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Conversation Cafés: Brain and Mental Health
The School of Medicine with the support of the Faculty of Health Science, Associate of Dean Civic Engagement, and the PPI Ignite Office, is planning a programme of events to coincide with National Public Patient Involvement (PPI)
03 Oct 2022
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