Student stories

Hear from some of our current students and graduates about their experiences at RCSI Bahrain.

Current Students

Sidra reflects on her four-week clinical elective in India, where she gained a deeper understanding of healthcare accessibility and compassionate, patient-centred care.

Maryam Alqayem

Maryam reflects on choosing medicine, learning from patients and taking on student leadership roles at RCSI Bahrain while developing the curiosity, empathy and resilience needed to become a doctor.

Ayoub Hajji

Ayoub reflects on the demanding transition from high school to medical school at RCSI Bahrain and emphasises preparation, discipline, independence and balancing study with personal life.

Mahmood Alabdulla

Mahmood explains how joining clubs and societies at RCSI Bahrain helped him meet people, support charitable activities and strengthen his teamwork and time-management skills.

Yara Abussaud

Yara shares a typical day at RCSI Bahrain and explains how consistency, friendships, exercise, rest and social activities help her balance the demands of medical school.

Hassan Asseri

Hassan describes how the simulation laboratories at RCSI Bahrain allow nursing students to apply theory, practise clinical scenarios safely and build confidence, leadership, decision-making and teamwork skills.

Dania Elmalki

Dania explains what students can expect in their first year of medicine at RCSI Bahrain, from varied teaching and assessments to clubs, friendships and life beyond campus.

Arshia Kaushal

Arshia describes adapting to life in Bahrain, highlighting its welcoming culture, sense of safety and the many clubs, societies and community projects available at RCSI Bahrain.

Archita Kaushal

Archita reflects on moving from Canada to study at RCSI Bahrain, highlighting Bahrain's welcoming culture, safety and opportunities to make friends, volunteer and build a second home.

Alumni

Aieshah Ismael

Aieshah explains how the MCP at RCSI Bahrain filled gaps in her education and prepared her for Foundation Year and the Junior Cycle.

Erini Gamal

Erini explains how the strong clinical education at RCSI Bahrain prepared her for hospital practice and helped her achieve her professional goals.

Fares Al Fares

Fares reflects on the life-changing experiences at RCSI Bahrain that shaped his ethics, interpersonal skills and development as a physician.

Mohammed Yasir

Mohammad explains how the MCP at RCSI Bahrain bridged the gap between high school and medicine, strengthening his scientific knowledge, English and medical terminology.

Nazia Al Amri

Nazia describes how studying nursing at RCSI Bahrain opened new career opportunities and prepared her for greater responsibility in clinical practice.

Aiman Alsaho

Aiman explains how RCSI Bahrain gave him the knowledge, skills and confidence to work as an intensive care nurse and basic life support instructor.

Fadheela Mahfoodh

Fadheela describes how the Nursing Bridging Programme at RCSI Bahrain strengthened her academic, research and interpersonal skills and supported her professional development in nursing.

Awatif Ali

Awatef explains how the Nursing Bridging Programme at RCSI Bahrain improved her knowledge, confidence, teamwork, presentation and time-management skills, which she applied in her professional nursing role.

Reema Mahdi

Reema reflects on settling into life as an international student at RCSI Bahrain, highlighting the supportive community, campus events, friendships and resources that helped Bahrain feel like a second home.

Hawra Saeed

Hawra describes how the supportive community, simulation training, campus activities and first clinical placement at RCSI Bahrain helped her grow into a confident and ambitious future nurse.

Kevin Schreiber

Kevin highlights Bahrain's welcoming culture, supportive faculty and close-knit learning environment.

Omar Saleh

Omar reflects on studying medicine at RCSI Bahrain and how his education supported his journey from student to medical professional.

Hajar Abdulla

Hajar describes how community engagement at RCSI Bahrain strengthened her communication and event-management skills while enabling her to educate and support others.

Masooma Sayed

Masooma reflects on her nursing journey at RCSI Bahrain and how the programme prepared her for professional practice.

Rami Alhakim

Rami describes his experience of studying medicine at RCSI Bahrain and how the programme supported his development as a medical professional.

Fadi Chick Torab

Fadi explains how the Medical Commencement Programme at RCSI Bahrain eased his transition from high school to university and improved his organisation and time-management skills.

Manal Ahmad

Manal reflects on her journey at RCSI Bahrain and how its academic and clinical training prepared her for a career in medicine.

Mona Al Banna

Mona describes how studying medicine at RCSI Bahrain shaped her career path and supported her professional development after graduation.