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.
The Irish Times Opinion section published a letter by Dr Mia McLaughlin, Joint-Chair of the College REFOCUS committee, in which she commented on a recent...
This letter was published on The Irish Times on 24th of November, 2017.
Sir,
I was very disappointed to see the words “My girlfriend is considering going...
82% of people who support this action are Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil supporters
The poll, conducted by Ireland Thinks, between 12 and 16th June among...
This letter was published in the Irish Times on Thursday, Jun 29, 2017
Sir, – As the parent of a child with complex developmental needs, I was moved...
The following is a letter sent to the Irish Independent from Prof Brendan Kelly
Sir - Your news report under the heading, 'Mentally ill still forced...