WIT considers options on new medical school

WATERFORD Institute of Technology (WIT) is examining its options in relation to setting up a new medical school in the South-East.

A report in Medicine Weekly says WIT director Professor Kieran R Byrne confirmed to the publication that the institute was keen to extend its participation in medical education, following on from its successful Department of Nursing and Health Sciences. The current internal discussions were also a response to the Fottrell Report on entry to medical education, Prof Byrne said.

Waterford Regional Hospital has been a full teaching hospital of the RCSI since 1998, and Prof Byrne indicated that the Institute would be working closely with the College of Surgeons on any future plans.