Postgraduate Training

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is pleased to announce the dates of the the annual Psychiatry Summer School events for Medical Students and Interns, as follows: NUI Galway – Wednesday, 23rd August University College Cork – Friday, 25th August Dublin – Friday, 1st September Organised by the Trainee Committee of the College, for this seventh consecutive year, […]

Winners of the NCHD / Trainee Research Prize Poster, the Faculty of Addiction Psychiatry Essay Prize 2017, and the Faculty of Medical Psychotherapy Essay Prize 2017 were congratulated for the usual high standards at the Annual Spring Conference in the Lyrath Estate Hotel last Friday 7th of April.   NCHD / Trainee Research Poster Prize 2017 “The Lighthouse […]

The recent annual College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (CPsychI) NCHD conference was a great success with a high turnout of Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors. The Conference, hosted in the Hilton Hotel, Kilmainham Dublin on 17th February, was organised by the Trainee Committee, a dedicated working group within the College.  Based on the theme “The Science of Psychiatry” […]

We are delighted to announce the 8th annual NCHD Conference organised in collaboration with the Trainee Committee of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland. When: 17th February 2017 Where: The Hilton Hotel, Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 To Book: Click here to download the booking form and return to Karen McCourt at kmccourt@irishpsychiatry.ie Places are limited, so […]

While studying medicine, I suffered from mental health problems that required treatment. My doctor told me they needn’t stop me pursuing my dream – Linda Gask.   This article was published in The Guardian on 17/02/17 and was written by Linda Gask “During my years of medical training I was tense and wound up almost […]

Dr Therese O’Carroll and Mr. George Bridges of REFOCUS (Recovery Experience Forum of Carers and Users of Services) speak with Mr. A.T. about the consequences of stigma in the work-place for people with a history of mental illness.This was published as part of Think Tank, a quarterly e-newsletter for trainees by the CPsychI Training Committee 2016. […]

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is delighted to announce its annual Essay Competition which is now open to submissions from current Medical Students as well as, for the first time, those in their Intern Year. Please see below for entry guidelines: Title: Unwilling or Unable?  A Discussion on Consent and Human Rights in Psychiatric […]

Dr Eric Kelleher, senior registrar in liaison psychiatry at St James’ Hospital and former Chairperson of the Trainee Committee within the College of Psychiatrists was awarded the 2016 Dr Richard Steevens’ fellowship. The Scholarship was developed and established by the HSE in 2007 and recognises specialist / senior registrars with strong track records in achievement. […]

The first of 5 university events centred on the topical theme “Framing Trauma: Conflict and Medicine” showcases the potential for the Arts to contribute to medicine Medfest, the medically themed one night film festival exploring medicine and psychiatry, has kicked off with its first Irish event of 2016 in the Royal College of Surgeons in […]