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In 2023, members of the 1Medical team were fortunate to visit the beautiful African nation of Rwanda as guests of the honourable charity ARCOS Network, family to one of our long-standing senior British/Australian/Rwandan doctors, Jean-Yves Kanyamibwa.

Fast forward to today, and a member of our 1Medical Ireland team, Aoife Sharkey, took a holiday to Rwanda and reconnected with the same community, visiting the places where our initiatives and funding have supported clean water filtration and plantation nurseries for the local community around Rutongo Hospital.

It was wonderful to see, first-hand, the lasting impact of this partnership, and to reconnect with familiar faces who continue to do such important work for their community.

We look forward to sharing more on this soon.

As medical recruiters, we’re privileged to work with incredible doctors every day. We see the dedication, compassion and commitment they bring to caring for others.

But we also know that medicine is demanding. Long hours, difficult decisions and caring for patients often mean that doctors put their own wellbeing last.

This July, in support of Samaritans Awareness Day (24/7), we’re inviting our healthcare community, clients, candidates and colleagues to join us in our 1Medical Wellbeing Challenge.

The idea is simple: dedicate just 7 minutes each day to your wellbeing. Not because it’s another task to tick off your list, but because looking after yourself is just as important as looking after others.

In the run up to Samaritans Awareness Day, we’ll be sharing simple, practical ways to build positive wellbeing habits using the 5 Ways to Wellbeing:

• Connect
• Be Active
• Take Notice & Reset
• Keep Learning
• Give

Throughout the month, one of our team will share their own take on each of the themes, along with practical ideas and research on why these small habits matter, especially for those working in healthcare.

Alongside the challenge, we’re also proud to be fundraising for Samaritans, whose volunteers provide emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, helping people through some of life’s most difficult moments. If you’d like to support their incredible work, we’d be so grateful if you could donate via our fundraising page.

Here’s to 7 minutes a day. One small action. A healthier habit that we hope lasts long beyond July.

Will you join us?

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our 1Medical Locum Photo Competition. We were blown away by the quality of entries: incredible photos, meaningful stories, and wonderful reflections from your locum experiences.

Congratulations to Dr Damodaran Pachaiappan, whose winning entry, “Rhododendrons along the Vee, Co. Tipperary”, stood out for its beautiful imagery and thoughtful story. Dr Pachaiappan has won a €250 voucher of their choice.

Thank you again to every doctor who took part and shared part of their journey with us.

And judging by the response, we may just have to do this again. Stay tuned.

At 1Medical, we’re proud to continue our support for the next generation of leaders in Obstetrics & Gynaecology through our sponsorship of the JOGS Travel Research Bursary 2026.

At a time when innovation, research and international collaboration are more important than ever, this bursary gives Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) the opportunity to expand their skills, share knowledge and bring valuable insights back to Ireland’s healthcare system.

We’re delighted to partner with the Junior Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society (JOGS), an organisation that has been championing trainee doctors since 1988 through advocacy, education and collaboration.

Earlier this year, we were also glad to connect with many of you at the JOGS Spring Dinner, an evening to celebrate progress, dedication and the people shaping the future of women’s health.

To learn more about JOGS and upcoming opportunities, visit jogs.ie.

What a busy and rewarding week it has been at 1Medical Ireland!

The highlight of the week was undoubtedly our Abseil Challenge in support of the Jack and Jill Foundation.

We are incredibly proud of Liam McGrath and Diarmuid O’Mahony, who took on the challenge to help raise vital funds and awareness for this fantastic organisation.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the team and donated. Your generosity will help provide essential in-home nursing care and support for children with severe learning disabilities and complex medical needs, while also giving much-needed support to their families.

Every contribution makes a real difference, and we are grateful to everyone who has helped make this fundraiser a success. If you would still like to support this wonderful cause, you can find out more at jackandjill.ie.

Last year, 1Medical was delighted to take part in the RCPsych International Congress, held at the ICC in Newport, Wales, from 23rd to 26th June.

Our team spent the week connecting with psychiatrists from across the world at Booth 81, discussing the wide range of psychiatry opportunities we support in Ireland, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

It was a fantastic opportunity to meet doctors at every stage of their psychiatry career, from trainees exploring their options to consultants considering a change, and to talk through the different pathways available to them.

We’re grateful to everyone who stopped by to chat, and we’re looking forward to continuing these conversations at future RCPsych events.