Membership is open to all psychiatrists working in Ireland and overseas. We also offer membership to medical students and interns absolutely free. The College membership year runs from 1st November to 31st October.
The College develops and hosts a wide portfolio of educational events and courses for specialists, trainees and the general public to name a few. Bringing together expertise and insight College events and courses provide an opportunity to share knowledge and experience in the field of psychiatry and beyond.
This section provides information and help to those qualified doctors seeking to undertake specialist training in psychiatry, medical students and doctors in training considering it and for the general public.
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (CPsychI) is responsible for all aspects of postgraduate training in psychiatry in Ireland. It aims to provide the best possible training for qualified doctors at both basic and higher ‘Specialist’ level in psychiatry.
The Communications & Policy department manages internal and external communications and public affairs for the College. It maintains relationships with external stakeholders within the government, medical organisations and the media. It also liaises with faculties, committees and College members.
Professional Competence is a formal way of recording your lifelong learning as a doctor and highlighting your dedication to developing and maintaining key skills and competencies throughout your medical career.
With the Christmas period bringing more triggers and the potential for increased levels of gambling, the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has launched their paper...
Dr Mary Kelly, Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability and Dr Maria Dunne, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, this week wrote to The Irish Times to highlight...
A recent report from The Times features the testimony of several women seeking inpatient treatment for eating disorders, only to be told that they did...
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is delighted to announce its annual essay competition which is now open to submission from current Medical Students as well as...
Higher Specialist Trainee in Psychiatry, Dr Rosie Plunkett speaks to Sarina Bellissimo to tackle the stigma surrounding anti-depressant medication. The discussion covers when it might...
Following a highly critical report from The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the Irish...
Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Miriam Kennedy speaks with the Sunday Independent about how the uncertainty of COVID and the stress of "Lockdown 2.0" has created a...
Dr Michelle Clifford, Chair of the College Eating Disorders special interest group and national clinical lead for the HSE programme for eating disorders, speaks with...
Violence risk assessments are sometimes used to inform decisions around the involuntary admission of people to hospital. Yet the evidence for their use is at...
RTÉ's Drivetime speaks to psychiatrists and patient advocates about mental wellbeing during the pandemic.
The interviews coincide with a conference on the topic as part of...