The foundation for providing excellent patient care always begins with the level of training provided for those dedicated to the medical profession. With this in mind Abbott is proud to announce their support of an International Education Fellowship honouring Professors Bresnihan and Molloy for their years of services to both patients and the community. The Fellowship in its second year running. The funding will support the award recipient to pursue training in the field of Rheumatology outside of Ireland. The Award is valued at €50,000 per year over a two-year period.

Applications to be submitted to Ms. Grace Turner, Medical Training, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Frederick House, 19, South Frederick St, Dublin 2 or by email: graceturner@rcpi.ie

Applications will be evaluated in a non-blinded fashion and a competitive interview process will determine the outcome.  The decision of the panel will be final. The proposals will not be disclosed beyond the panel.

Applications forms are available from the College please contact Ms. Claire Hughes on clairehughes@rcpi.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 28th November 2009, 5pm