The page provides an overview of the main clinical sites with which medical students will interact. Each tab below includes the following information:
- Academic and clinical leaders
- Administrative contacts
- Directions / parking
- Security
Directions & Key Contacts
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Address:
North Circular Road / Eccles Street, Dublin 7.
Reception:
UCD School of Medicine
Catherine McAuley Education & Research Centre
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Nelson Street
Dublin 7
T: +353 1 716 4597
E: mater.medicine@ucd.ie
Administration Team:
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Ms Elizabeth McCann, Administration Manager Room G19 Telephone +353 1 7164515 email: elizabeth.mccann@ucd.ie |
Ms Debbie Killeen Room G17, Phone: +353 1 7164514 email: debbie.killeen@ucd.ie |
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Ms Sinéad Cleary, Room G18, Telephone: +353 1 7164519; email: sinead.cleary@ucd.ie |
Ms Geraldine Byrne, Top Floor of 62-63 Eccles St Telephone: +353 1 8032881; email: gbyrne1@ucd.ie |
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Ms Helen Campion, Room G20 Telephone: +353 1 7164587; email: helen.campion@ucd.ie |
Ms Denise Gosling Room G20 Telephone 353 1 7164528 Email: denise.gosling@ucd.ie |
Directions:
There are a number of buses stopping close by the hospital; please see http://www.dublinbus.ie/Your-Journey1/Timetables/ to find routes to Berkeley Rd or Dorset St (about 3 minutes walk to the hospital) or to Phibsboro (5-10 minutes walk). 46A bus goes from UCD Belfield to Berkeley Road. Alight at Eccles Street. The Catherine McAuley Centre is opposite the hospital on Nelson Street.
Access to the Hospital from Eccles St is limited to swipe card holders from 14th January 2013. The main entrance to the Whitty Building is on the North Circular Road.
Parking:
There is no specific car park. As local parking is difficult, it is best avoided by using public transport, from Belfield you can take the 46A to the Blessington St or Berkelely Road stop. There is a secure bike shed in the hospital (near Mater Reception).
Security:
Hospital ID /swipe cards will be available from Mater Security from 11am – 12pm at the Whitty Building, North Circular Road entrance.
Canteen:
There is a canteen in the old part of the hospital; a snack bar on the 3rd floor and a café at Reception.
Facilities:
The Library is located in the Centre for Nurse Education on Nelson Street. This can be accessed via Hospital ID /swipe cards. Students may borrow books. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Personal Belongings:
Lockers are available from The Catherine McAuley Centre, a deposit is required. Lockers are located in the basement of the building.
St Vincent’s University Hospital
Address:
Elm Park, Dublin 4
Reception:
UCD Medicine and Medical Specialities,
First Floor
Education and Research Centre
Elm Park
Dublin 4
T: +353 1 221 4929
E: svuhclinical@ucd.ie
Administration Team
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Barbara Cantwell: Administrative Manager Telephone: +353 1 221 4927 Email: barbara.cantwell@ucd.ie |
Sarah Murtagh: Module Administrator Telephone: +353 1 221 5124 Email: sarah.murtagh@ucd |
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Aine Begley: Module Administrator Telephone: +353 1 221 4140 Email: aine.begley@ucd.ie |
Fiona O’Brien-Lavin: Module Administrator Telephone: +353 1 221 4932 Email: fiona.lavin@ucd |
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Eileen Corridan: Module Administrator Telephone: +353 1 221 4277 Email: eileen.corridan@ucd.ie |
Maria Fay: Module Administrator Telephone: +353 1 221 4929 Email: maria.fay@ucd.ie |
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Pat O’Shea: Module Administrator Telephone: +353 1 221 4790 Email: pat.oshea@ucd.ie |
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Directions:
The 4, 7, 27X and 45 buses pass the hospital. The hospital is close to the Sydney Parade Dart Station. The RTE Studio bus stop for all buses serving Belfield is a short walk from the hospital.
Parking:
Car Parks are located in front of the hospital. Car parking must be paid for. Bikes can be locked close to the car park.
Security:
You will receive your hospital security badge at the hospital induction.
Canteen:
There is a canteen and café, both are located on the Ground Floor.
Library:
The Library is located beside the Education and Research Centre on the first floor. Opening hours are as follows: Monday and Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.30am to 9.00pm. To borrow books you must register with the Librarian. A swipe card is required to enter the library.
Personal Belongings:
Lockers are available from the Education and Research Centre, a €50 deposit is required. Lockers are located close to the Old Lecture Theatre.
Children's University Hospital, Temple Street
Adminstrative Contact:
Ms Alison Moore
St. George's Hall (UCD)1
Temple Street Children's Hospital
Temple Street North,
Dublin 1
Tel: 01 878 4396
Email: alison.moore@ucd.ie
Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin
Administrative Contact:
Ms Jacqueline Ferguson
UCD School of Medicine
Room F1.20, Academic Hub
First Floor, Nurses Home
Our Lady's Children's Hospital
Crumlin, Dublin 12
Tel: 01 1455 6901
Email: jacqueline.ferguson@ucd.ie
Coombe Women's & Infants University Hospital
Adminstrative Contact:
Ms Laura Bowes
UCD Centre for Human Reproduction,
Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital,
Cork Street,
Dublin 8
Tel:01 408 5760
Email:laura.bowes@ucd.ie
National Maternity Hospital
Adminstrative Contact:
Ms Stephanie Begley
UCD School of Medicine
The National Maternity Hospital
65-66 Lower Mount Street (3rd Floor)
Dublin 2
Tel:01 637 3216
Email:stephanie.begley@ucd.ie
Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital
Address:
Finglas, Dublin 11
Directions:
From M50 Exit at the N2 (exit 5) for Finglas/City Centre, take the finglas/Cappagh slip road, turn right at the traffic lights, up Mellowes Road, veer left to traffic lights at Church with high steeple, turn right at these traffic lights up Cappagh Road to traffic lights at T junction, turn right and Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital is the third entrance on the left (just after pedestrian lights)
By Bus :
From Parnell street 40D,from Ballymun 220 and from Kilbarrack 17A
Venue:
The Education Centre, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital – Signposted on Hospital Driveway.
Hygiene:
Owing to the invasive nature of the work performed at the hospital, there are continuous monthly audits of staff/students are conducted and any student may be stopped by a member of the infection control team and will be asked to demonstrate correct hand-washing principles. You must cooperate with staff in their audit and, as with all clinical sites, you must deploy correct hand-washing procedures.
Restaurant:
There is Restaurant facilities. Breakfasts from 7.30. Hot breakfasts are available from 9.30 and when closed in-between mealtimes, a vending room service is available adjacent to the restaurant.
St Columcille's Hospital
Address:
Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin
Your contact person:
Ms Patty Maher, AdministratorOffice Location: Library
T: +353- 1-2115240
E: patty.maher@ucd.ie
Directions:
Take N11 (south) and turn right at the Shankill roundabout. The hospital is up a slip road on the right and is signposted. Buses: No. 145 from Heuston Station, No. 45 from Merrion Square and No. 84 from College Green. Ask the driver to let you out at the closest stop to the hospital.
Parking:
Please contact Patty Maher by email by Wednesday at the latest of the week prior to the commencement of the rotation to arrange a parking permit. Permits cannot be arranged later. The car park is located at the rear of the hospital.
Security:
UCD name badges to be worn at all times.
Canteen:
Facilities available.
Library:
Students have full use of reading and computer facilities in the library. Internet facilities are available, but there is no email access. Wifi facilities are available
Personal Belongings:
Students provided with locker on arrival.
St Mary's Hospital
Phoenix Park, Dublin
St Michael's Hospital
Address:
Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
Your contact person:
Ms Lesly ThomsonOffice location: Doctors' Reading Room
T: +353- 1-663 9844
E: L.Field@stmichaels.ie
Directions:
From Dun Laoghaire the hospital is located on Georges Street Lower (5 min walk). The following buses stop close to the hospital: 7, 45A, 46A, 59, 63 and 111. Dun Laoghaire Dart station is also close-by.
Parking:
No parking facilities available for students. Off-site parking available nearby in the Pavilion Car Park, Queen's Road at a concessionary weekly rate for St. Michael's Hospital staff & students. There are two “bike racks” at the back of the hospital.
Security:
UCD name badges to be worn at all times.
Canteen:
Ground floor, Main Building. 09:00hrs-14:00hrs. Breakfast & limited lunch options available
Library:
Ground floor, Annexe Building. 09:00hrs-17:00hrs. Students have full use of reading and computer facilities.
Personal Belongings:
Students provided with locker on arrival.
Wexford General Hospital
Your contact person:
Ms Mary GillStudent Co-ordinator
Library, 4th Floor
T: +353 539153184
F: +353 53 9153055
E: mary.gill1@hse.ie
Directions:
Take the N11 from Dublin as far as the Maldron Roundabout, turn left, head towards Wexford Town and the hospital is on your left before you reach the town.
Parking:
There is a car park. Charge Euro 4. Students get ticket validated at Security Office so they don’t have to pay.
Security:
Located at the main Reception Desk, Level 2 (when you come in the main door). Students use their own student card as identity.
Canteen:
There is a canteen on level 1 (basement).
Library:
Students may read books and use computers whilst in the library; they may not borrow books. Opening hours: Monday 9am to 1.15pm; Tuesday 2pm to 5pm; Wednesday 2pm to 5pm, Thursday 2pm to 5pm; Friday 9am to 1.15pm.
Personal Belongings:
There are lockers available on 4th floor, down the hall from the library. Students need a euro coin to access and they can use the same locker for the duration of their attachment.
UCD Women's & Children's Health
Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital
Contact Person:
Laura BowesCork Street, Dublin 8
+353 14085760
laura.bowes@ucd.ie
Parking:
Public, Bike rack
Security:
UCD Student badges
Canteen:
Yes
Library facilities:
Yes
Lectures:
Education Centre (EC) Rm 2
Lockers:
Padlock required (EC Rm 2)
National Maternity Hospital, Holles St
Contact Person:
Helen StewartHolles Street, Dublin 2
+353 1 637 3216
helen.stewart@ucd.ie
Parking:
Public, Bike rack
Security:
NMH badges provided on 1st day
Canteen:
Yes
Library facilities:
Yes (top floor)
Lectures:
Teaching room 2nd floor
Lockers:
€5 deposit on 1st day
Lectures:
Daily tele-conferenced lectures take place between Holles Street and Coombe Hospitals.
UCD Paediatrics
Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin
Your contact:
Jacqueline Fergusan
1st Floor Nurses Home
E: jacqueline.fergusan@ucd.ie
T: +353 1 455 6901
Parking
Visitors gate 1, bike rack gate 2. Car park must be paid for.
Security
UCD Student badges.
Canteen
Yes.
Library facilities
Yes.
Lectures
Education Centre (EC) Rm 2.
Lockers
Padlockable located in room off lecture theatre.
Children’s University Hospital, Temple St.
Your contact:
Emer DouganUCD, SMMS, Georges Hall
E: emer.dougan@ucd.ie
T: +3531 878 4396
Parking
No Car Parking. Bikes can be locked at the back of Georges Hall.
Security
UCD Student Badges.
Canteen
Yes, located in the basement.
Library facilities
Ground Flr off main entrance.
Lectures
St. Georges Hall.
Lockers
Padlockable located in basement.
UCD Psychiatry
Academic & Clinical Leaders
Head of Subject: Prof. Kevin Malone
Module Co-ordinator: Dr. Allys Guerandel
St Vincent’s University Hospital
Contact Person:
Fiona O’Brien-Lavin
Module Administrator
E: fiona.lavin@ucd.ie
Head of Subject:
Prof. Kevin Malone
E: k.malone@svuh.ie
Senior Clinical Lecturer:
Dr. Allys Guerandel
E: a.guerandel@svuh.ie
Special Lecturer(s):
Dr Hiberet Tessema
E: hiberet.tessema@ucd.ie
Dr Ian Schneider
E: ian.schnedier@ucd.ie
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Contact Person:
Geraldine Byrne
Module Administrator
E:gbyrne1@ucd.ie
Professor of Psychiatry:
Prof. Patricia Casey
Senior Lecturer:
Dr. Brendan Kelly
E: brendankelly35@gmail.com
Senior Clinical Lecturer:
Dr. John Sheehan
E: sheehanj@mater.ie
Special Lecturer(s):
Dr. Magtaba Osman
E: mugtaba.osman@ucd.ie
Dr. Richard Duffy
E: richard.duffy@ucd.ie
St John of God Hospital (Adult)
Contact Person:
Dr. Aine Butler
E: aine.butler@sjog.ie
Address:
Stillorgan, Co Dublin.
Parking:
Limited.
Security:
UCD Student badges.
Canteen:
Yes
Library facilities:
No
Lectures:
Yes regular tutorials
Academic Staff:
- Dr. Abbie Lane: Senior Lecturer, E: abbie.lane@sjog.ie
- Dr. Mary Clarke: E: mary.clarke@sjog.ie
- Dr. Aine Butler: Special Lecturer: aine.butler@sjog.ie
Lucena Clinic (Child/Adolesent Psychiatry)
- Prof. Fiona McNicholas: Module Coordinator, E: fiona.mcnicholas@sjog.ie
- Dr. Glenda Kavanagh: E: glenda.kavanagh@sjog.ie
- Dr. James McDonald: E: james.mcdonald@sjog.ie
UCD Ophthalmology / Otorhinolaryngology
Academic / Clinical Leaders
Head of Subject: Prof. Colm O’Brien (Ophthalmology)
Head of Subject: Prof. Aongus Curran (Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery)
St Vincent’s University Hospital
Contact Person:
Eileen Corridan
Module Administrator
E: eileen.corridan@ucd.ie
Special Lecturer:
Mr. Madi Yousif
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Contact Person:
Eileen Corridan
Module Administrator
E: eileen.corridan@ucd.ie
Special Lecturer:
Dr. Dias Andrew Pio Tito
Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital
Contact Person:
Eileen Corridan
Module Administrator
E: eileen.corridan@ucd.ie
UCD Medicine in the Community
Academic / Clinical Leaders
Head of Subject: Professor Gerard Bury
Contact Person:
Anne Molphy
Module Co-ordinator
E: anne.molphy@ucd.ie
The Royal Hospital Donnybrook
Address:
Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
Parking:
Public.
Security:
UCD Student badges.
St. Mary’s Hospital
Address:
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.
Parking:
Public
Security:
UCD Student Badges
General Practice
Students will have two placements in general practice (one in Dublin area and one in a “satelite” area) and two in secondary care: specialist in-patient, residential and ambulatory services based in two community-based care of the elderly facilities (the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook and St Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park.)
Contact Person:
Dr Crea Carberry
E: crea.carberry@ucd.ie
Ms Anne Molphy
E: ann.molphygp@ucd.ie
In the event of an emergency, illness or if for any reason you are having difficulties with your placement it is imperative that you let us know in advance so we can ensure prompt resolution. This also avoids any inconvenience to the GPsand avoids disruption to your completion of the module.