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.
June Shannon of the Irish Times spoke with specialist members of the CPsychI Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry to highlight the lasting effects of the pandemic...
Consultant perinatal psychiatrist and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland spokeswoman Dr Joanne Fenton spoke with the Irish Independent about the effects of the Deirdre Morley...
Dr John Hillery speaks to Clare FM’s James Mulhall on PNA Strike, citing recruitment and retention issues for this action. 11.01.2019
The Psychiatric Nurses Association has...
The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, was enacted on 17th October 2018. In the below video, from the Alcohol Health Alliance Steering Group, we hear...
PRESS STATEMENT: 30th November 2018
Cannabis is now the main drug driving referral to adolescent addiction services say concerned psychiatrists amid coverage of cannabis use in...
The upcoming Winter Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland will hear talks on everything from the prison service to the writings of Franz...
College President, Dr John Hillery, spoke to Gavin Grace on ClareFM about concerns over recent report from Mental Health Commission on the use of restraint on...