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...
Consultant Learning Disability Psychiatrists Dr Brian Fitzgerald and Dr Linda O'Rourke discuss the development of a College eModule on the basics of autism and best...
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...
The College has this year adapted the annual Foundation Year Trainee Induction Week to take place entirely online, tackling limitations on in-person events in place...
College of Psychiatrists hosted its 2nd Induction Week for Psychiatry Trainees following a well-received and successful inaugural event last year
Communication and Language, Ethics and Professionalism...
Psychiatry training once again scores in top percentile for quality clinical learning environments in the findings of “Your Training Counts - 2017”, the Medical Council’s...
PRESS STATEMENT: College Disappointed to see Findings of Inspector of Mental Health Services show Increased use of Seclusion and Restraint in our Hospitals
The College is...