Prize
The James M. O'Donovan Medical Prize
University College Cork
Award
EUR 1.8K–1.8K ≈ €1.8K
Closing date
No closing date
Location
Global
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
The James M. O'Donovan Medical Prize was established by friends, past students and admirers of Professor James M. O'Donovan, MSc, MD, FRCPI, who served as Professor of Medicine at University College Cork from 1932 to 1957. The prize is awarded annually to the medical student who achieves the highest marks in Medicine (module CP5200) at the Final Medical Examination. The award recognizes excellence in medical studies and honors the legacy of Professor O'Donovan's distinguished career in medical education. The prize value is approximately €1,750 but may vary based on the income from the endowed fund. To be eligible, candidates must have been students at UCC for the three years immediately preceding the examination, must take all subjects of the Final Medical Examination for the first time, and must meet specific timing requirements related to their Third University Examination in Medicine.
1 award
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Project Locations
🇮🇪 Ireland
Region
Ireland
How to apply
Institutional approval
Stages
- 1 single_stage
Review process
Awarded based on examination results; candidate must obtain highest marks in Medicine (module CP5200) at Final Medical Examination and meet eligibility criteria.
Restrictions
- Must be UCC student for three years preceding examination
- Must take Final Medical Examination for first time
- Must not have passed Third University Examination in Medicine more than three years before Final Medical Examination (with exceptions for BSc Honours or approved non-medical studies)
- Must take whole Final Medical Examination