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.
“God, the weather is so bipolar today.” Hollie Smith asks, please stop using my mental illness as an adjective, in World Mental Health day article.
Cover photo by Matthew Brodeur on Unsplash
October 10th is World...
This article, written by Eilish O'Regan, appeared in the Independent.ie on 08/10/2018.
Minister for Mental Health Jim Daly has said that he expects mental health services to...
The College proposes a list of priorities detailing a ‘Fit for Purpose Mental Health Service for All’ for psychiatrists and allied health professionals, patients and...
PRESS STATEMENT: The College of Psychiatrists intends writing to Minister Harris asking why psychiatry is not represented on the newly formed Sláintecare Advisory Council (03/10/18)
While...
The Medical Careers Day 2018 will take place on 29th September 2018, in The Printworks, Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2.
The Medical Careers Day is...
The College REFOCUS (Recovery Experience Forum of Carers and Users of Services) committee held their third meeting of 2018, on 21/09/2018.
Through regular meetings and sub group...
Minister for Mental Health, Mr Jim Daly, hosted a conference entitled 'Changing Direction: Augmenting Mental Health Solutions' on Monday 17th September. Dr John Hillery, as...
Press Release: 20/09/2018
‘ADHD’ Special Edition of Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Published
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) represents one of the most common mental health...