Reaching out to the community

Located in the heart of Dublin City, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is an internationally acclaimed school of medicine and medical sciences, renowned for its undergraduate and postgraduate professional and research programmes. Another aspect of the school that is often unknown to students is the contribution that the RCSI has made to the wider community since its foundation. Over the years, these have ranged from fundraising events for breast cancer research to senior citizens’ Christmas parties. One specific area that stands out is RCSI’s devotion to education programmes and health promotion in the local community.