College Papers, Statements and Advocacy

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland produces a number of papers, which include positions, policy, perspectives, college statements and government submissions.

Public Information

Information on Psychiatry, how and where a psychiatrist works, mental health problems, useful support organisations, Mental Health Law, College Papers, Submissions, Publications and more.

Professional Competence

What the psychiatrist needs to know about maintenance of professional competence. Enrol in the PCS, log in to the CPD Diary, complete online CPD eModules, view CPD approved events, Specialist Registration information, get PCS news & updates.

Postgraduate Training

This section provides information for doctors thinking of undertaking specialist training in psychiatry, and includes the curriculum & regulations, areas for BST, HST and NCHDs in Non-Training Posts, recruitment and examinations sections and more.

Members

Here you will find FAQs about membership, members only area, College Faculties, Committees and Special Interest groups, the College Journal and more. Membership to medical students and interns is free.

LATEST NEWS & BLOG

12
Jul
Press Statement: Conversion therapy in Ireland renounced by healthcare bodies

A memorandum of understanding was signed by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, the Psychological Society of Ireland and the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy on Friday, 12 July which renounces the practice of conversion therapy on the Island of Ireland, stating that the practice is unethical, potentially harmful and is not supported by […]

Posted in: Blog, College in the media, College Papers, Submissions & Publications, Events, External Affairs & Policy, Government Policy, Media, Mental Health Legislation, Press Statements,
Tags: conversion therapy, LGBT, memorandum of understanding,
12
Jul
Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy on the Island of Ireland

The College joined the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and the Psychological Society of Ireland to launch a Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy today, 12 July, at Trinity College Dublin. Read the full MoU document here. Conversion therapy is the term for therapy that assumes certain sexual orientations or gender identities are […]

Posted in: Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Public Information,
Tags: conversion therapy, LGBT, LGBTQI+, memorandum of understanding,
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01
Jul
Potential Partnership Between the College and the Zambian Training Bodies

Left to right: Prof John Sheehan, Dr Francisca Bwalya, Dr Ravi Paul, College President Dr Lorcan Martin, Head of Continuous Assessment Dr Fiona Crotty, and Dean of Education Dr Aoibhinn Lynch. Dr Lorcan Martin, College President, welcomed the two most senior psychiatrists in Zambia, Dr Francisca Bwalya and Dr Ravi Paul, to the College on […]

Posted in: Blog,
28
May
Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1: Dr Karen O’Connor on Early Intervention in Psychosis and stigma against individuals with psychosis

Dr Karen O’Connor, consultant psychiatrist and National Clinical Lead of the National Clinical Programme for Early Intervention in Psychosis, spoke to Drivetime about how psychosis presents through auditory hallucinations and delusions, among other symptoms, and how early interventions can provide better outcomes for patients and be cost-effective in the long run. Alongside Nicola Byrne, CEO […]

Posted in: Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Government Policy, Media,
Tags: early intervention in psychosis, National Clinical programme, psychosis,

CLASSIFIED ADS

Consultant – General Adult & Later Life Psychiatry

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Consultant – General Adult & Later Life Psychiatry St John of God Hospital Job Posted: Wednesday, 5 June 2024 Deadline: Thursday, 31 July 2024   View job description for this post. A full job description can be requested […]

Consultant – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Consultant – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MHS Donegal Job Posted: Friday, 24 May 2024 Deadline: 3PM Thursday, 13 June 2024   View information booklet for this post.   Informal inquiries: Dr Annmarie Robertson Tel: 074 9120340 Email: annmarie.robertson1@hse.ie […]

SHO/Registrar – Liaison Psychiatry

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. SHO/Registrar – Liaison Psychiatry St Vincent’s University Hospital Job Posted: Tuesday, 31 May 2024 Deadline: Monday, 27 May 2024   Applications are invited for the post of SHO-Registrar in Psychiatry at St Vincent’s University Hospital Dublin. Liaison psychiatry […]

Consultant – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry S.I. Psychiatry of Learning Disability

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Consultant – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry S.I. Psychiatry of Learning Disability CHO 2 Job Posted: Friday, 10 May 2024 Deadline: 3PM Thursday, 30 May 2024   View information booklet here.   Informal inquiries: Dr Amanda Burke, Executive Clinical […]

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