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.
Professor Anne Doherty writes for the Irish Examiner about the proposed changes to the Mental Health Act and the risks these changes carry for those...
RTÉ Radio 1 Drivetime host Cormac Ó hEadhra speaks with Dr Paul Matthews, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Mr Brian McNulty, Joint Chair of the College REFOCUS ...
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland would like to extend its congratulations to Professor Mary Cannon for her recent election as member of the Royal...
From left: Dr Atiqa Rafiq, Consultant Psychiatrist in Later Life Psychiatry; Dr Norella Broderick, Senior Registrar in Learning Disability Psychiatry; Dr Lorcan Martin, Vice President...
Following a College EGM on 3rd February 2022, the College has written to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health to outline concerns around the proposed...
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (CPsychI) strongly condemns the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.
The College stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people,...
Dr Ian Kelleher, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, speaks with the Irish Times In The News podcast about the South Kerry CAMHS report, how it's...
Dr Maeve Doyle, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and CPsychI Director of Communication and Public Education writes for the Irish Independent about the systemic failings that...
Members of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland have voted, with overwhelming majority at College EGM, that proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act 2001...
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland calls on Government to address ‘multiple systemic failings in mental health services’
Outlines series of recommendations to address crisis
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