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

21
Nov
Winter Conference 2023 – Competition Winners & Photo Gallery

College members can view the photo gallery of the conference here. Note you must be logged in to view. The College Winter Conference 2023 featured oral presentations from 6 NCHDs and posters from 26 NCHDs and 15 medical students. The awards for these along with the 2022 John Dunne and Ada English awards for the […]

Posted in: Blog, Conferences, Events,
Tags: ada english, competition winners, IJPM, irish journal of psychological medicine, john dunne, medical student poster, nchd oral, nchd poster, winter conference 2023,
17
Nov
Irish Times: Psychiatrist Professor Gautam Gulati on the higher prevalence of mental illness among individuals with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (22qDS)

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (22qDS) is the commonest rare chromosomal disorder after Down Syndrome. On Saturday and Sunday (November 18th-19th), the fifth European Conference on 22qDS 22q11 European Conference in Dublin – 22Q11 Europe convenes in Dublin. George Winter writes for the Irish Times about the lived experience of those with 22qDS. Read the article in full […]

Posted in: Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Of interest from media,
Tags: 22qDS, chromosonal disorder,
16
Nov
Winter Conference 2023 – College President: Despite little change in provision for services, and for all the legislation and regulation, psychiatry is still about people

In his opening address at the Winter Conference 2023, College President and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Lorcan Martin expressed disappointment at the drawbacks psychiatric services still endure in the face of a lacklustre Budget 2024. Despite these challenges, the address finished on a simple message – #ItsAboutPeople. Launched ahead of Budget 2024, this campaign strives to […]

Posted in: Blog, Conferences, Events,
Tags: #itsaboutpeople, winter conference 2023,
16
Nov
Irish Times: Assisted dying: ‘Difficult to identify sufficient safeguards to protect vulnerable’, politicians told

Coverage from the Irish Times regarding the Tuesday, 14 November Oireachtas Joint Committee on Assisted Dying to discuss concerns around coercion. The Committee meeting featured expert testimony from representatives of the College Associate Professor Siobhan MacHale, Dr Eric Kelleher and Dr Anita Ambikapathy alongside members of the National Suicide Research Foundation and doctor in Law […]

Posted in: Blog, College in the media, College Papers, Submissions & Publications, EAP Activities, External Affairs & Policy, Government Policy, Media, Mental Health Legislation, Of interest from media,

CLASSIFIED ADS

Consultant – General Adult Psychiatry

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Consultant – General Adult Psychiatry Saint John of God Hospital, Sillorgan Job Posted: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Deadline: Friday, 24 November 2024   View job description here. Full job description can be requested from nicola.doran@sjog.ie   Informal Inquiries […]

Two Day Backfill – Consultant Psychiatrist

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Two Day Backfill – Consultant Psychiatrist Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown Job Posted: Tuesday, 17 October 2023 Deadline: N/A   A two day backfill post to the Chief Examiner, College of Psychiatrists of Ireland based in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. No […]

Temporary / Locum Consultant – Liaison Psychiatry

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Temporary / Locum Consultant – Liaison Psychiatry Kildare West Wicklow Mental Health Service, Health Service Executive Job Posted: Thursday, 2 November 2023 Deadline: 5PM Thursday, 9 November 2023   Fixed term Contract Wholetime Start date – Jan 2024 […]

Temporary / Locum Consultant – General Adult Psychiatry

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Temporary / Locum Consultant – General Adult Psychiatry Kildare West Wicklow Mental Health Service, Health Service Executive Job Posted: Thursday, 2 November 2023 Deadline: 5PM Thursday, 9 November 2023   Fixed term Contract Wholetime Start date – Jan […]

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