Conferences
The CPsychI Spring Conference 2024, themed around Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, took place last week in the Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath. The conference included announcements of the NCHD poster competition winner and commended posters; see the full list below. NCHD Poster Competition Winner Dr Aoibheann Rainford, for the poster “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in […]
“Equality and inclusion cannot just be a theme for a conference or lip service or a soundbite. They are fundamental principles which must permeate and dictate our practice, be it on a daily basis or through special events highlighting relevant issues.” Dr Lorcan Martin delivered the opening address to the College conference, highlighting the continued […]
Funding for doctors in training under 70% of what is needed to meet demand The College of Psychiatrists’ annual NCHD Conference takes place in Dublin today (Friday) The President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has said that the Government’s perennial inability to sufficiently fund psychiatric doctors in training has been and will continue […]
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland welcomes the election of specialist consultant forensic psychiatrist, and college member, Professor Gautam Gulati, as Ireland’s member at the Council of Europe (CoE) Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT). You can learn more about the committee here. The CPT is a […]
Educational Supervisors play a pivotal role in upholding best practice standards in psychiatry and mental health services as part of their responsibility to supervise and support trainees to achieve the required knowledge, skills, and professional practices across multifaceted aspects of the specialty. The Guide for Educational Supervisors, launched today, is underpinned by The Irish Medical […]
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 […]
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 […]
The CPsychI Spring Conference 2023, titled Society, Lifestyle and Psychiatry, took place on March 30th & 31st in Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath. The first evening of the conference included announcements of the poster competition winner and the winner of the inaugural Evolution and Psychiatry Special Interest Group essay prize. NCHD Poster Presentation Winner “Retrospective Comparison […]
NCHD Conference 2023 Opening Address College President, Dr Lorcan Martin addressed over 100 Non Consultant Doctors (NCHDs) at their annual conference in Dublin today, 24th February 2023, highlighting developments in the practice of psychiatry has come and what these trainee doctors can look forward to in their careers. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for your […]
College of Psychiatrists President: ‘Extremely worrying’ consultant resourcing crisis jeopardises junior doctor training ‘Perilously low funding’ has a direct impact on doctor recruitment and retention The College of Psychiatrists’ annual NCHD Conference takes place in Dublin today (Friday) The President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has said that the Government’s inability to adequately […]