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College Structure 

The Fellows of the College constitute the governing body of Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. By-Law amendments approved at the October 2009 College meeting allow Council meetings to take the place of College meetings during the delegation period from one Annual Stated Meeting to the next.

The Fellows of the College meet at the Annual Stated Meeting on October 18 each year and at local area College meetings to review and/or address business Council is conducting on their behalf. Fellows of the College can convene an extraordinary meeting at any time during the delegation period.

The Officers of the College along with representatives of committees are elected to office at the Annual Stated Meeting.


Council

Executive

Deanery

Committees

Senior Management Team
 
Council

Council is the advisory body of the College and consists of thirty one members. Elections to Council take place annually at the Annual Stated Meeting.  Click here for more:

Executive Committee
The Executive Committee sets and implements strategy and monitors the day to day business of the College. The Executive committee consists of the College Officers, President, Registrar, Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer.
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Deanery
The Deans, with the support of the various standing committees, are responsible for the College's examinations, education and training. Click here for more:

Standing Committees
The Standing Committees of College advise the Executive, Council and the Deanery on policy and procedures relating to examinations, education and training. Click the following links for more information on each committee.

Collegiate Members Committee
Economy Committee
Education Committee
Examinations Committee
General Professional Training (GPT) Committee
Irish Committee on Higher Medical Training
Library Committee
National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC)

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Senior Management Team

The senior management team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the administrative function of the College.  Click here for more: