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.
This article, written by Prof Patricia Casey, appeared in the Independent.ie 21/08/18.
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Recently, we’ve been hearing more in the...
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This article appeared on Independent.ie, 13/06/18.
She cuts...
HSE prescriptions for antidepressant and anxiety medications rose in Ireland by almost two thirds over a 10-year period, according to new statistics.
This article by Stephen Mcdermott,...
Four-year-olds are self-harming, doctors are quitting, Tusla is a disaster area, but here's one modest suggestion to break the cycle, says Brendan O'Connor.
This article...
The last week has proven to be a busy 'media' time for psychiatrists, psychiatry and the College in print, broadcast and social media. Many items were...
Findings likely to lead to changes in the way such conditions are treated. This article, written by Kevin O'Sullivan, was published online the Irish Times...
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