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.
Minister of State for Communities and the National Drugs Strategy, Catherine Byrne TD, has announced details of a public consultation on the new National Drugs Strategy...
Termination of HSE focus on mental health a major concern to Psychiatrists
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is gravely concerned at media reports today that...
Dr John Hillery has been elected as the new President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland and will commence his role with effect from 1st January 2017.
Nominations...
2016/17 Hot Topics Thursdays are back!
15th September, 20th October & 24th November 2016
19th January, 16th February, 23rd March & 27th April 2017
Two Speakers, Two CPD...
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland and the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland looks forward to welcoming delegates to the 2016 Winter Conference...
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland fears that uninformed reactions to ISPCC statistics on childhood distress will further delay the development of appropriate interventions for...
Dr Eric Kelleher, senior registrar in liaison psychiatry at St James’ Hospital and former Chairperson of the Trainee Committee within the College of Psychiatrists was...
The Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is concerned that the recent focus and much talked about ‘€12million’ might distract us and all stakeholders from...
A Trainee Psychiatrist’s View
Dr Roisin Plunkett is a Psychiatric Registrar in her third year of training in Dublin.
In general I have a lot of time for...