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University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Undergraduate Orientation
Information for Incoming Students - School of Medicine
Have you completed Tús Maith? This self-paced and interactive online resource is designed to help you prepare for the transition to university. Click here to complete.
Friday 15 September
Orientation for ALL first year students in the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (including 0MB and 1MB) takes place on Friday, 15 September from 2-4pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn. See details below.
| Time | Event | Presenters | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
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9 - 11am Every 30 minutes |
Make sure you take a guided campus tour during this time slot. Campus Tours take approximately 50 minutes. No need to book – just turn up! |
Starting from the Quadrangle | |
| 2-4pm | All College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences first year undergraduate students. | Welcome from the President, The Dean and the Students’ Union. | Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn. |
| 4.15pm | Class of 2023 photo - all first years | Quadrangle | |
Welcome to University of Galway 0MB Foundation Year
0MB Orientation Schedule 23/24 (or below): Friday, September 15th | Venue: Human Biology Building
| Time | Event | Presenters | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
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9 - 11am Every 30 minutes |
Make sure you take a guided campus tour during this time slot. Campus Tours take approximately 50 minutes. No need to book – just turn up! |
Starting from the Quadrangle | |
| Time | Subject | Speaker | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.15 | Welcome to Medicine | Dr Rosemary Geoghegan | Head of Undergradute Programmes |
| 11.30 | An overview of 0MB | Dr Leo Quinlan | 0MB Year Head |
| 11.45 | What to expect - Early Patient Contact | Dr Jennifer Yates | MD103 Semester 1 |
| 12.00 | What to expect - Contemporary Topics in Medicine | Dr Ruth Levey | MD103 Semester 2 |
| 12.15 | What to expect - Physics | Prof Mark Lang | PH101 Module coordinator |
| 12.30 | What to expect - Chemistry | Dr Constantina Papatriantafyllopoulou | CH120 Module coordinator |
| 12.45 | What to expect - Biology | Dr Andrew Flaus | BO101 Module contributor |
| Time | Event | Presenters | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4pm | All College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences first year undergraduate students. | Welcome from the President, The Dean and the Students’ Union. | Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn. |
| 4.15pm | Class of 2023 photo - all first years | Quadrangle |
Saturday 16 September
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Time |
Event |
Summary |
Venue |
Presenters |
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2 - 3.30pm |
Student Life 101 - All you need to know to get off to a good start. |
Get practical tips on surviving and thriving in university from finding your timetable, learning to houseshare and getting involved. |
Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn |
SU, Student Societies, ALIVE Volunteering |
Welcome to University of Galway 1MB Medicine
1MB Orientation Schedule 23/24(or below): Monday, September 18th | Venue: Large Lecture Theatre, Human Biology Building
| Time | Subject | Speaker | Role |
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| 10.00 | Welcome to Medicine | Dr Rosemary Geoghegan | Head of Undergradute Programmes |
| 10.40 | A walk through 1MB | Dr Ailish Hynes | 1MB Year Head |
| Break | |||
| 11.30 | Basics of Body Structure /Muscuuloskeletal System | Prof Peter Dockery | MD1101 |
| 11.45 | Principles of Physiology | Prof Antony Wheatley / Dr karl McCullagh | MD137 |
| 12.30 | Dr Lynn O'Connor | Dr Lynn O'Connor | MD138 |
| 12.15 | Medical Informatics 1 | Dr Gloria Avalos | MD139 |
| 12.30 | Clinical Skills | Dr Anne Browne | MD139 |
| Q&A |
Freshers' Fest
Freshers' Fest starts on Friday evening with some chilled out introductory events, to prepare you for the big Freshers party on Saturday! Find out more
Find out more
The Help Hub has all the orientation information you need. If you have questions about university life you can ask Cara, the university virtual assistant. Contact our Accommodation Advisory team if you need advice about finding accommodation.
