Distinguished Graduate Award

Established in 1988 by the Association of Medical and Dental Graduates (during the Presidency of Mr Peter McLean FRCSI), the Distinguished Graduate Award honours a medical or dental graduate of RCSI who has made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of healthcare through education, research, humanitarian aid or patient care.

The recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Graduate Award is Professor Tim Lynch (Class of 1984), who received his award during the Gala Dinner at the 2025 Alumni Gathering, from Dr Erika Keane, President of the Association, and following a citation from his classmate, Dr Mark Kinirons. 

Nominations

Nominations for the 2026 Award have been received.

The 2026 awardee will be announced in August.

Contact

President: Dr Hilal Bahia

Honorary Secretary: Dr Kate Coleman (email: colemankate@me.com)

Past recipients

  • 2023: Prof. Caroline de Costa
  • 2022: Dr Muireann Brennan (posthumously)
  • 2021: Prof. Aubrey Morison
  • 2020: Prof. Moira O'Brien FRCPI, FFSEM (RCPI & RCSI)
  • 2019: Dr Kate Coleman
  • 2018: Dr Helen Towers
  • 2010: Mr Peter McLean (posthumously)
  • 2009: Prof. Lord Ara Darzi FRCSI
  • 2008: Prof. Eoin T. O’Brien
  • 2006: Mr Hy Browne
  • 2002: Dr J. Vincent Coyle
  • 1996: Prof. W.A.L. MacGowan FRCSI
  • 1995: Dr Jack Preger
  • 1994: Mr Desmond Kneafsey FRCSI
  • 1992: Dr Fergal Nally
  • 1991: Mr John McAuliffe Curtin FRCSI
  • 1990: Dr Victoria Coffey
  • 1989: Dr Harry O’Flanagan
  • 1988: Dr Pat O’Callaghan