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.
“Beyond Words” - A series of university-based events exploring the themes of communication and silence, and their importance within Psychiatry.
Medfest, the medically themed one night film...
President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, Dr John Hillery, addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental care on Wednesday 7th March...
Dr Colin O'Gara, Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist, spoke to Pat Kenny on NewsTalkFM about his study on online gambling activities in Ireland. This is the first national...
Should mental health professionals comment in the media about the mental health of politicians or other public figures? Are there any circumstances in which psychiatrists...
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...
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...
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The HSE has said that more training is needed for health care professionals in adult psychiatry working in the area of Attention Deficit...
New King's College London research, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, indicates a more positive outlook for people diagnosed with first episode psychosis (FEP)...