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Intern earns honour for clinical excellence
TDT| Manama
RCSI Bahrain has recognised a rising star in the Kingdom's healthcare sector, naming Dr Sharefa Alansari as the recipient of its prestigious 2025 Intern Award.
The honour was presented following a comprehensive peer evaluation and reflects Alansari's professionalism, clinical competence, and commitment to patient-centred care.
Dr Alansari completed her internship at the Royal Medical Services – Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, where her mentors and colleagues commended her proactive learning approach and attention to detail. Her work during the placement earned high praise across all evaluation areas, including patient interaction and medical decision-making.
Celebrating excellence The annual Intern Award is determined through a rigorous Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) process that collects input from consultants, residents, and peers. These assessments are reviewed by the university's Quality Enhancement Office to ensure a balanced and equitable evaluation.
Reflecting on her experience, Dr Alansari said the internship environment had helped her grow both professionally and personally. 'My internship provided me with unlimited opportunities to learn,' she said. 'Being given responsibility instilled in me the discipline to be thorough and meticulous with the smallest details concerning each patient I encountered.'
She advised future interns to take full advantage of their clinical year. 'Learn as much as possible, explore every opportunity and be as proactive as you possibly can,' she said.
University mission
RCSI Bahrain held a celebratory event to mark the occasion, attended by senior faculty including Professor Alfred Nicholson, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Head of the School of Medicine; Professor Naji Alamuddin, Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the School of Medicine; Dr Nichola McLarnon, Head of Quality and Academic Development; and Ms Sawsan Jahromi, Alumni Coordinator.
Professor Nicholson noted that the award winner embodied the values that RCSI seeks to instil in its students. 'Her dedication to patient care and her continuous pursuit of development during her internship year embody the essence of the University's mission,' he said. 'We wish Dr Alansari continued success in her career progression.'
Alumni impact
With a growing network of more than 3,500 graduates, RCSI Bahrain continues to support its alumni through its Careers and Alumni Office, empowering future medical professionals to make a difference in Bahrain and beyond.
Dr Alansari's achievement highlights not only individual excellence but also the strength of Bahrain's medical training ecosystem, which remains a key pillar in the Kingdom's longterm healthcare development strategy
