Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain

BUSAITEEN, Bahrain, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) has announced details of a new global university partnership involving its School of Nursing and Midwifery. This partnership is part of the University's strategic aim to prepare its graduates to become global healthcare professionals. Continue Reading RCSI Bahrain nursing students at Bradwell Hospital, Keele UK July 2022 In October 2022, RCSI Bahrain hosted Professor Julie Green, Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, United Kingdom, for a new partnership launch under the Patronage of Her Excellency Dr Shaikha Rana Bint Isa Bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Secretary General of the Higher Education Council and Deputy Chairperson of the Higher Education Council Board of Trustees in Bahrain, in the presence of His Excellency Mr Roderick Drummond, British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain and Dr Jamila Jassim Mukhaimer, President of Bahrain Nursing Society. Professor Rebecca Jester, Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI Bahrain, stated: "To advance healthcare in Bahrain and beyond, it is critical that nursing students experience a diversity of interactions with patients, interprofessional relations and healthcare environments. Nurses play a vital role in the delivery of primary and community care, and their understanding of patient care in an international context is key to evolving current practices." Thanks to the partnership between Keele University and RCSI Bahrain, a nursing student exchange programme has been launched where nursing students from both universities will visit one another's campuses to participate in learning and teaching activities and attend clinical observerships in local healthcare facilities. The aim of the programme is to provide nursing students with the opportunity to gain insights into nursing education and the healthcare system in a foreign country, enrich their education experience by immersing them in a diverse healthcare environment and support them in becoming well-rounded and competitive nurses who are ready to work in an international and diverse context. Ms Sana AlHaj, RCSI Bahrain nursing Year 4 student, who participated in the exchange with Keele university shared her insight: "In the UK, I noticed that nurses are more specialised in the care they provide, and they play a bigger role as part of the multidisciplinary team. Doctors rely on the nurse practitioners for their expertise and opinions. Now I appreciate the importance of interprofessional relations as a mutually beneficial collaboration." Professor Sameer Otoom, President of RCSI Bahrain, noted: "Healthcare practice requires a lifelong commitment to learning. Whether through research, endeavour or various educational programmes, we support lifelong healthcare education and training. Our deep professional responsibility to fulfill society's greatest need - the advancement of its health and wellbeing - is embedded in all that we do." RCSI Bahrain, is constantly seeking to nurture and expand its international collaborations. With the support of its new and existing partners, the University provides its students and staff with a truly international experience, and over the years it has built a community of global professional colleagues and communities of interest. In 2022, through existing partnerships, a group of 74 students from the School of Medicine at RCSI Bahrain participated in global electives and observerships in Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Germany, India, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UK and USA where they experienced various medical specialties in different regional or global settings and met staff members from some of the most prestigious healthcare institutions worldwide. Dr Tharmegan Tharmaratnam (RCSI Bahrain Medicine Class of 2021), currently a family medicine resident in the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, shared his experience: "My university experience played a pivotal role in my professional and personal growth. RCSI Bahrain helped me develop an international outlook that values diversity and strong communication skills through numerous clinical experiences with diverse patient populations. While healthcare systems may differ across geographic boundaries, I gained the knowledge and skills to adapt to the healthcare setting and patient populations I care for, to best meet their needs and provide optimal patient care". The University's international outlook equips students with the skills and confidence to meet the challenge of delivering healthcare in a complex global environment. About RCSI Bahrain RCSI Bahrain is a constituent university of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, which was established in Dublin, Ireland, in 1784. RCSI Bahrain, an independent private university, opened its doors to a cohort of 28 medical students in 2004. It is a not-for-profit health sciences institution focused on education and research to drive positive change in all areas of human health worldwide. Today, the purpose-built campus is home to a student body of more than 1,300 across Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery and Postgraduate Studies and Research. For more information, please visit RCSI Bahrain Instagram RCSI Bahrain Facebook RCSI Bahrain LinkedIn RCSI Bahrain Twitter Photo - SOURCE RCSI Bahrain

BUSAITEEN, Bahrain, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) hosted a reunion at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) in London, United Kingdom, for its alumni working in the United Kingdom, with a ceremony attended by 90 Alumni. Continue Reading RCSI Bahrain Alumni Reunion at Royal Society of Medicine- UK In August 2022, RCSI Bahrain celebrated a record number of students and alumni matching the UK Foundation Programme, with 96 matched into Foundation Year 1 and 15 into Foundation Year 2 and Core Training positions. The ceremony provided an opportunity for both those who are well-established and those who had recently started working to network and share memories and experiences with their colleagues and faculty. With the opportunity to connect with alumni, Professor Sameer Otoom, President of RCSI Bahrain led a feedback session and discussed new ideas and initiatives with the alumni. Professor Otoom commented, "I am delighted to witness the advancements made by our alumni working in the UK and the impact they have made through their roles as healthcare leaders. Since 2010, RCSI Bahrain has 282 alumni from more than 30 nationalities currently working in the UK, making the UK the most prominent destination for our alumni community after Bahrain. Therefore, as part of RCSI Bahrain's ongoing commitment towards our alumni, we are pleased to collaborate with the Royal Society of Medicine to support first year graduates in their career development." RCSI Bahrain medical graduates can apply directly for registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom through the Relevant European Qualification (REQ) pathway, thanks to the recent exemption from the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) licensing examination awarded to RCSI Bahrain graduates. This eases the process of accessing internship and postgraduate training opportunities for all RCSI Bahrain medical graduates in the UK, regardless of their nationality. Dr Faateh Khan (Class of 2021) who is currently a Foundation Year 2 trainee at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn, Norfolk, commented on the reunion event, "Community has always been one of RCSI Bahrain's most endearing traits and this reunion event provided alumni in the UK an opportunity to see familiar faces, make new connections and share stories of our experiences working with the NHS so far. The membership with the Royal Society of Medicine provides a wealth of resources for medical students and junior doctors alike. I most recently attended one of their lecture series on adapting to being a junior doctor and approaching acute medical presentations in a typical NHS setting, which I found very informative and well-presented." The RCSI Bahrain alumni network now consists of over 2,700 practising professionals in over 30 countries. Our efforts in creating a diverse body of internationally-trained medical professionals will enhance the knowledge base, research and quality of healthcare services for the benefit of all patients in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and beyond. About RCSI Bahrain RCSI Bahrain is a constituent university of RCSI, which was established in Dublin, Ireland, in 1784. RCSI Bahrain, an independent private university, opened its doors to a cohort of 28 medical students in 2004. It is a not-for-profit health sciences institution focused on education and research to drive positive change in all areas of human health worldwide. Today, the purpose-built campus is home to a student body of more than 1,300 across Schools of Medicine; Nursing and Midwifery and Postgraduate Studies and Research. For more information, please visit RCSI Bahrain Instagram RCSI Bahrain Facebook RCSI Bahrain LinkedIn Photo - SOURCE RCSI Bahrain