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.
Funding for doctors in training under 70% of what is needed to meet demand
The College of Psychiatrists’ annual NCHD Conference takes place in Dublin...
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A recent FOI request by RTE shows that there are currently 29 vacant posts for Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists across the country. Drivetime's Mary...
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 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...
The College proposes a list of priorities detailing a ‘Fit for Purpose Mental Health Service for All’ for psychiatrists and allied health professionals, patients and...
The Medical Careers Day 2018 will take place on 29th September 2018, in The Printworks, Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2.
The Medical Careers Day is...
Dr John Hillery, Consultant psychiatrist and President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, and Dr Bobby Smyth, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist in the HSE...