We help create a healthier world
Greater diversity among health care professionals can improve patient care, leading to better health outcomes. There is an opportunity to cultivate a health workforce that reflects our society. It’s our social responsibility.
We’re particularly proud to promote diversity in higher education through the Ireland Health Care Scholarship Program (funded by the United Health Foundation and supported by Optum Ireland) and to support candidates with disabilities to enter the workforce through the work of our Disability Inclusion team.
Interested in applying for a scholarship?
Find eligibility criteria and scholarship applications through our partnerships:
Disability Inclusion Programme
With the help of AHEAD and the Trinity Centre, we support candidates with intellectual disabilities to enter the workforce. We fund and facilitate internships and employment for graduates with a disability.
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Ireland Health Care Scholarship Program
We’re particularly proud to promote diversity in higher education through partnerships with the Atlantic Technological University, Ulster University, Queen’s University, University of Galway and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Our programme funds undergraduate scholarships for underprivileged students to study health care or emerging technologies.
European Diversity Awards
Optum Ireland was shortlisted in three categories of the European Diversity Awards:
The Social Mobility Initiative of the Year, for the contributions of the Ireland Health Care Scholarship Program (funded by the United Health Foundation and supported by Optum Ireland).
The Diversity in Tech Initiative of the Year, recognising Optum Women’s ReBOOT Internship Programme in partnership with Technology Ireland DIGITAL Skillnet.
The Outstanding Ability Network of the Year, for our work in Disability Inclusion.