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The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland requested a 10 per cent increase in basic specialist training (BST) places for 2018, but it was only accorded a 5 per cent increase. This article by Catherine Reilly was published on Medical Independent on 26/03/18 The HSE’s National Doctors Training and Planning (NDTP) unit has sanctioned 63 BST […]
The topic ‘In this era of post-truth politics, it’s easy to cherry-pick data and come to whatever conclusion you desire’ provided a fantastic night of compelling, thought provoking and entertaining speeches at the CPsychI Annual Spike Milligan Public Speaking Competition 2017. Teams of two from medical schools UL, NUIG, TCD, RCSI, UCC & UCD competed […]
International Congress of the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society (EUGMS). CPD: Approved by CPsychI for a maximum of 8 External CPD Credits per Day. Date: 20th – 22nd September 2017. Venue: Acropolis Conference Centre, Nice, France Organised By: European Union Geriatric Medicine Society
27th Saint John of God Research and Evaluation Study Day. CPD: Approved by CPsychI for a maximum of 4.5 External CPD Credits. Date: Tuesday 14th November 2017. Venue: Conference Centre, Saint John of God, Stillorgan, Co Dublin. Organised By: Saint John of God Hospitaller Ministries See Provisional Schedule
Families and carers of those with mental illness connect with psychiatrists to encourage recovery The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (CPsychI) hosted their third annual conference with Shine on Friday 22nd September in Waterford with a focus on the role of family in promoting recovery. The day was full of insightful presentations and panel discussions […]
The Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry invites submissions for the Dr Charles Smith 2017 Essay Competition. This year’s title is: “Should architecture be therapeutic?” The winner will receive a monetary prize of €1,000 together with a commemorative medal. Click here for more information and guidelines for submissions. The winner will be announced at the 2017 College of Psychiatrists […]
26 – 28 October 2017 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood Park, Santry – Dublin Co-organized by the European Violence in Psychiatry Research Group (EViPRG) & the European Network for Training in the Management of Aggression (ENTMA08), and with due reserve is a World Psychiatric Association (WPA) co-sponsored meeting. Prof Harry Kennedy Clinical Director, Central Mental Hospital (Ireland) is a […]
The REFOCUS (Recovery Experience Forum of Carers and Users of the Services) Committee has been working hard to inform and influence all aspects of College business particularly the training experience of young future psychiatrists. In 2016 it was decided that the group and the College would benefit from the inclusion of psychiatrists in REFOCUS; both trainee psychiatrists […]
The International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis Conference. Date: 30th August – 3rd September 2017 Location: Liverpool, UK CPD: Approved by CPsychI To apply to CPsycI for a CPD Certificate for the educational sessions you have attended, please complete and return the Individual CPD Approval App Form to Mona McCormac at the PCS […]