A Letterkenny-based Medical student has been awarded the esteemed ‘Vinnie Krishnan Award for Excellence in Emergency Medicine’.
Liam Orr, who is a student of the University of Galway, was honoured for his exceptional skill and dedication.
Liam is a former student of Loreto Milford and a recipient of the Optum Scholarship in 2019.
He was surrounded by a supportive circle of consultants and registrars in Emergency Medicine at LUH upon receipt of his award last week.

Liam Orr, photo: @LetterkennyEM
The award remembers Dr. Vinnie Krishnan of Raphoe and formerly of Durban, South Africa. Dr Krishnan was a respected doctor in Letterkenny University Hospital and passed suddenly in 2019.