Stories from our graduates

Read the inspirational stories of our graduates, their academic experiences at RCSI and the transformative impact of their studies on the healthcare system in which they work. 

We celebrate the talent, diversity and achievements of our graduates and how RCSI courses have engaged and influenced them on personal and professional levels.

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Dr Melanie Ryberg

Chartered clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist and graduate of RCSI’s Professional Diploma in Clinical Leadership.

Gerry Agnew
Dr Gerry Agnew

Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist and graduate of RCSI's MSc in Healthcare Management.

Emma Cooney
Emma Cooney

Nurse and graduate of RCSI's MSc in Healthcare Management.

Laura Cooney
Laura Cooney

Midwife and graduate of RCSI's MSc in Quality & Safety in Healthcare Management.

Mustafa Mohamed
Mustafa Mohamed

Healthcare manager and graduate of RCSI's MSc in Healthcare Management.

Michelle Mccourt
Michelle McCourt

Orthopaedic physiotherapist and graduate of RCSI's MSc in Healthcare Management.

Aletta Burgoyne
Aletta Burgoyne

Graduate of RCSI’s Professional Diploma in Leading Digital Health Transformation.

Ciaran Lynch
Ciaran Lynch

Graduate of RCSI’s Professional Diploma in Leading Digital Health Transformation.

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Elena Pal

Gerontological Nursing graduate Elena Pal discusses moving into caring for older people after 20 years as a nurse.

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Pauline Tarpey

Pauline Tarpey is a graduate of RCSI’s MSc in Healthcare Leadership and Innovation.

Sara Alwarthan
Sara Alwarthan

Sara is a university hospital doctor in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and undertook RCSI's Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education.