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200 Education 2020 | NMH Annual Rep t F orty-five undergraduates from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) attended The National Maternity Hospital for their seven weeks' rotation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; twenty-three students in January/February and twenty-two in February/April. The programme for the second group was stopped in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic but was recommenced and completed in August. The students learned a great deal during their time in the hospital and provided very positive feedback on their teaching. The programme was co-ordinated by Professor Declan Keane and Dr Nada Warreth, Tutor. Dr. Nicola O'Riordan took over as tutor in August. Ms Miriam Shanley provided administrative support to the students. Teaching is provided by Consultants and various other members of hospital staff. In addition to the intensive obligatory e-learning programmes, the students, while rotating through all areas of the hospital, receive lectures, tutorials and 'hands on' demonstrations. Thirty-one of our students achieved honours in their final Obstetrics and Gynaecology examination at the RCSI. Of these students, nine were awarded first class honours. Mr. Ryan Leon was awarded the NMH/RCSI medal for achieving the highest marks amongst the RCSI students who attended The National Maternity Hospital. This excellent performance reflects the enthusiasm of all those taking part in the teaching programme. In addition, there were three RCSI medical students who attended for clinical electives during the summer, completing further education and research projects. The RCSI and NMH is also funding Dr. Nicola O'Riordan's PhD addressing lactate biochemistry and uterine muscle proteomics in dystocic labour. Royal Co ege of Surgeons in Ireland Sam and Sorcha Hartigan leaving the NMH with their baby boy Eli in 2020.