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.
Our Foundation Year Induction took place today, Thursday, 1st August 2024 at The Ashling Hotel, Dublin. The College met the 80 new trainees who recently...
A memorandum of understanding was signed by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, the Psychological Society of Ireland and the Irish Association for Counselling and...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
Pictured, from left: Prof John McFarland, Dr Lorcan Martin, Prof Henry O'Connell
College President, Dr Lorcan Martin, opened the UL-Midwest Deanery and Midlands Psychiatry Services Winter...
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...
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...
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...