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.
CPsychI congratulates Dr Cornelia Carey, winner of the John Dunne Medal 2015. Dr Carey, who is currently employed in St. James Hospital also sits on...
The Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine is delighted to release an article by E.A. Roch entitled 'Anthropology and its relevance to psychiatry' which has been made freely...
CPD: Approved for 6 External CPD credits by the CPsychI
Date: Friday 14th October 2016
Venue: Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
Registration: 08:30 – 09:00hrs
Course Duration: 09:00 – 16:00hrs
This is an...
Dr Eric Kelleher, senior registrar in liaison psychiatry at St James’ Hospital and former Chairperson of the Trainee Committee within the College of Psychiatrists was...
The first of 5 university events centred on the topical theme “Framing Trauma: Conflict and Medicine” showcases the potential for the Arts to contribute to...
The following is a letter sent to the Irish Independent from Prof Brendan Kelly
Sir - Your news report under the heading, 'Mentally ill still forced...