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.
NCHD Conference 2023 Opening Address
College President, Dr Lorcan Martin addressed over 100 Non Consultant Doctors (NCHDs) at their annual conference in Dublin today, 24th February...
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is pleased to announce that candidate applications are now open for five Aspire Post CSCST Fellowships commencing July 2023.
Post-CSCST...
In the wake of the Maskey Report into HSE South Kerry CAMHS, Dr Ian Kelleher, a Consultant Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and associate...
Consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Yvonne Begley speaks with the Irish Independent about the devastating effects of the consistent underfunding for Ireland's Child and...
Covid-19 and the recent cyber attack on HSE systems have served only to exacerbate problems within an already under-funded and under-resourced Child and Adolescent Mental...
In marking International Women's Day, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), have set out to highlight diverse experiences of women psychiatrists in their '25 Women'...
The latest figures from the HRB show an increase in the number of under 18-year-olds admitted to psychiatric units and hospitals in Ireland, rising from...
Domestic violence against women and the COVID-19 pandemic: What is the role of psychiatry?
Statistics have just been published, as reported by the Journal.ie on Monday,...
College develops and hosts first co-produced educational event for member psychiatrists and trainees on conversations in signposting that matter for Recovery
The importance of advocacy, social...