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.
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 below CPsychI press statement was published on 31 January 2022. Read in full below or via PDF here.
College of Psychiatrists warns proposed Sale of...
The below CPsychI press statement was published on 23 January 2022. Read in full below or via PDF here.
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland reacts to...
The below CPsychI press statement was published on 4 November 2022. Read in full below or via PDF here.
College warns of ‘profound issues‘ with services...
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland calls on Government to address ‘multiple systemic failings in mental health services’
Outlines series of recommendations to address crisis
College...
College of Psychiatrists Response to HSE Report on South Kerry CAMHS
Recruitment and retention crisis in mental health a significant factor in mistreatment of young...
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland warns against introduction of assisted dying legislation in Ireland
College publishes major paper on the issue
The College of Psychiatrists of...
Newly published position paper titled Development of Services for Treatment of Personality Disorder in Adult Mental Health Services outlines how development of specialised services is...
College of Psychiatrists survey on impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health
Survey of psychiatrists shows major rise in mental health referrals and relapses during Covid-19
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Pictured: Dr Gerry McCarney, Consultant Child and Adolescent Addiction Psychiatrist and Andrea Ryder, Communications Manager of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
College of Psychiatrists warns...