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.
Consultant Psychiatrist and Vice President for Continuing Medical Education (CME) in Ireland recently spoke with the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS) about her beginnings...
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...
On Thursday, 13 February, the College hosted the 5th Anniversary celebration of its Hot Topics series, with presentations on two emerging issues within psychiatry: Gambling...
The College proposes a list of priorities detailing a ‘Fit for Purpose Mental Health Service for All’ for psychiatrists and allied health professionals, patients and...
The College's annual Spring Conference took place in the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone on 12th and 13th April 2018. Members of the College can exclusively...
A One Day Workshop for College Members Only - ‘Recovery’: Embracing the Challenges - Approach for Psychiatry?
Approved for 5 External CPD credits
Supported by the HSE and...
Current research suggests that over 1 in 100 people may be on the autistic spectrum. However Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is largely misunderstood as people with ASD have an...
MSc Child Art Psychotherapy
UCD & Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Applications are now invited for this two year part-time Masters programme.
Start date: September 2017
Develop...
The annual CPsychI Spring Conference took place in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday 7th of April. This years theme looked at 'Psychiatry in the...