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...
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...
Consultant Learning Disability Psychiatrists Dr Brian Fitzgerald and Dr Linda O'Rourke discuss the development of a College eModule on the basics of autism and best...
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...
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
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The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is pleased to announce that candidate applications are now open for five Aspire Post CSCST Fellowships commencing July 2023.
Post-CSCST...
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is delighted to announce its annual essay competition which is now open to submission from current Medical Students as well as...