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.
There is increasing evidence that people with severe mental illness (SMI) have considerably worse physical health than the general population.
A recent study published in the...
The issue of suicide will be accorded particular focus at the upcoming Spring Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, which takes place in...
Launch of Eating Disorders Clinical Programme
Dr John Hillery, President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
24th of January 2018
The Scandinavian Public Health Specialist and epidemiologist...
Press Statement 25 January 2018: New Clinical Programme to provide early support and clear pathway of care for people with eating disorders
The College of Psychiatrists...
Before you continue reading if you are concerned that you or a friend could be suffering with an eating disorder please visit our Public Information page for...
Some addiction experts are now coming to the conclusion that Alcoholics Anonymous is a flawed enterprise. Are they right, asks Alex Meehan in the Sunday...
Dr Sara McDevitt spoke to the Sorcha Pollack of the Irish Times about attitudes to eating disorders within the medical profession following recent statistics which show that...
On International Women’s Day we celebrate trailblazer of the past Dr Ada English, and recognise the four women leading the HSE National Clinical Programme for...