We are proud to invite students and alumni of English Division to participate in the first conference in our history dedicated to bringing together graduates and current students.
This event has been created to:
- support students through the real-life experience of our alumni
- share inspiring and diverse professional journeys
- discuss career development across different countries and healthcare systems
- Take the first step toward establishing a strong alumni network
Conference Programme
10:30–11:00
Registration and conference package collection
11:00–11:15
Official opening ceremony
11:15–11:30
Opening lecture
Panel 1 (11:30–13:30)
From graduation to clinical practice – my personal career path
Daniel Nordqvist (Class of 2017)
Six years in Poland and beyond: My journey from medical graduate to psychiatrist in Sweden and France
Kinsi Ahmed (Class of 2020)
An unexpected career journey: From leaving Poland for a practical year and missing my graduation during COVID-19 to becoming a surgeon
Hannah Pakes (Class of 2021)
From burnout to resolution. My unintended journey into radiology residency
Anita Rose Babu (Class of 2022)
From Poland to the UK and back to Ireland: Navigating international medical training
Susanne Wold (Class of 2022)
A dream fulfilled: From Kristiansand to Bydgoszcz as a student – and back as a doctor
Dillon O’Flynn (Class of 2022)
Becoming a doctor in internal medicine in Ireland and the UK
Maya Madhavan (Class of 2023)
Impostor syndrome in early medical careers: A personal perspective
Jeevan Cherian (Class of 2023)
Across borders: My professional path from Poland to Denmark
13:30–14:30
Lunch break
Panel 2 (14:30–15:30)
How students’ activities shape professional development
Anita Rose Babu (Class of 2022)
More than studying: How student engagement opened the door to an international medical career
Lois Sarpong (Class of 2024)
Building a doctor outside the classroom – the power of student leadership
Hai Ying Sung (Class of 2024)
Beyond the curriculum. How being a class representative and hospital volunteer shaped my career in Ireland
Joshua Sokan (Class of 2024)
Leadership, research, and excellence: How academics and leadership shaped my path towards neurosurgery
Melika Sharififar (Class of 2025)
Standing out as a non-EU graduate: How academic performance, initiative, and student engagement helped me secure a medical career path in Ireland
15:30–16:00
Coffee break
Panel 3 (16:00–17:00)
Moderated Discussion: What should you know at the start of your medical journey? Alumni advice for future graduates
Gala Dinner for Alumni
On Saturday, 30 May at 20:00, a formal Gala Dinner will take place with the participation of alumni, University Authorities, and Academic Staff.
This special evening will provide an opportunity to reconnect, build new professional relationships, and strengthen the foundations of our growing alumni community in a more informal and celebratory setting.
Detailed information regarding the location will be announced soon.
REGISTRATION (until April 10th)