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Welcome from Dean of School of Medicine
The School of Medicine at University College Cork was founded in 1849 and has a long tradition of teaching, research and scholarship. We provide doctors of the future with a world class, student-centred and evidence-based medical education, informed by societal needs. Our graduates are recognized internationally as excellent clinicians and critical thinkers with an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
The medical curriculum at UCC emphasizes the integration of life sciences and clinical practice from the outset. Students have early clinical exposure and patient care is at the centre of the learning experience. Developing students' research skills is an integral part of the programme and our students have the opportunity of working with world-class researchers in areas such as food and health, cancer, maternal and child health, elderly medicine, cystic fibrosis and public health.
Students come from all over the world to study Medicine at UCC, and bring a rich diversity to the student experience. We are proud of our reputation for excellence in medical training and in medical research and we look forward to welcoming you to our medical school.
Professor Paula O'Leary MD, FRCPI, FRCPath(Immunol), FFPathRCPI
Dean, School of Medicine, University College Cork
About Us
The School of Medicine is one of six schools within the College of Medicine and Health at University College Cork and has a rich tradition of teaching, research and scholarship. We provide doctors, radiographers, radiation therapists, anatomists and medical scientists of the future with a world class, student-centred and evidence-based medical education, informed by societal needs. Central to this is early patient contact and excellent bedside teaching by experienced clinicians. Brookfield Health Sciences Complex and the ASSERT centre for medical simulation is a modern purpose-built building. The Physiology Department and the FLAME Anatomy lab are located in the nearby Western Gateway Complex
Mission Statement:
To co-ordinate the resources (physical, financial and human) necessary to deliver the educational programmes leading to the professional qualification, the MB BCh BAO degree and other degree programmes, and to promote related postgraduate study and research.
School Goals:
- To deliver, in association with its constituent departments and in conjunction with related Faculties, and in accordance with all rules and regulations of the University and requirements of the Medical Council, all undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the School.
- To provide appropriate support to students, staff and faculty alike. To foster a culture of critical thinking and research throughout the Medical School.
- To coordinate and support the administrative activities of the departments of the School. To liaise with the University and relevant External Bodies, including the Medical Council, on all matters that pertain to the School, its courses, degrees, students and graduates.
- To Improve the teaching environment in all hospitals in the region. To employ teaching methods that are student-centered, for example, small groups, teamwork, interactive, electronic teaching & learning, integrated education & training, interdisciplinary training, room for electives, special study modules & individual development initiatives, formative and summative assessment methods.
- To support the development of the curriculum within the Medical School. To promote the recruitment of the very best students, from Ireland, the EU and elsewhere, to the Medical School.
- To establish School policies and procedures in accordance with those of the University.
- To administer the School budget and to allocate appropriate budgets to the Departments of the School.
- To administer the allocation of pre-registration house officer placements in associated hospitals, to oversee the educational component of the intern year and to ensure compliance with requirements for the granting of permanent registration. To promote Health and Safety for its staff, in accordance with University policies and procedures.
Affiliated Hospitals
The School of Medicine at UCC has a large network of affiliated teaching hospitals. Each hospital has dedicated School of Medicine teaching staff and coordinators. Most of the Cork Teaching Hospitals are located a short distance from the main University Campus and Medical School.
Our affiliated hospitals are:
Cork University Hospital
Cork University Maternity Hospital
Mercy University Hospital
South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital
University Hospital Waterford
South Tipperary General Hospital
University Hospital Kerry
Mallow General Hospital
Bantry General Hospital
Bon Secours Hospital
The Mater Private Hospital, Cork
Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, Cork
St. Stephens Hospital, Sarsfield’s Court, Cork
St. Marys Orthopaedic Hospital, Cork
