The Dublin-Penang Connection in Medicine & Healthcare

1. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) - University of Medicine & Health Sciences

UCD is an internationally-recognised heath sciences institution which includes one of the world’s leading international medical schools. Founded in 1784 to train surgeons, the college now provides extensive education and training in the healthcare professions. RCSI’s main campus is located in the heart of Dublin’s vibrant city centre. With an impressive 200 year-old building at its centre, today’s campus has a range of state-of-the-art facilities.
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2. University College Dublin (UCD) - Ireland’s Global University

UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities and is currently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Founded in 1854, it is located on a beautiful, leafy 133-hectare campus close to Dublin’s city centre and provides a mix of academic facilities, research institutes, student villages and sports and recreational facilities.
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3. Penang Medical College (PMC)

The PMC campus is centrally located on two sites close to the heart of George Town UNESCO Heritage City and within a five-minute walk from Penang Hospital, where most of the clinical teaching takes place. Their campuses house modern facilities required for the training of medical professionals, including a 200-seat lecture theatre, multimedia room, video conferencing facilities, research laboratories, cafeteria, student study and recreational areas, surau, gym and other facilities.
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PENANG MEDICAL COLLEGE SDN BHD (265542-K)(MOE:DK194(P):KP(BPSG)5195/541/(27))
Address : 4 Jalan Sepoy Lines, 10450 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
Tel : +604 228 7171
Website : www.pmc.edu.my
Email : enquiry@pmc.edu.my / postgraduate@pmc.edu.my

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