Governance of the Faculty
The Faculty governed by a Board, which are elected by the membership. The Board is made up of representatives from the specialty from across the island of Ireland. The remit of the Board of the Faculty is to pursue the mission of the Faculty on behalf of its members.
The Board consists of the Dean, Vice-Dean, Academic Registrar, National Specialty Director, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and ten Elected Members of the Board, being six Fellows, two Members and two Licentiates. One Specialist Registrar without voting rights will also be appointed. For a full list of Board members, please click here. The officers of the Faculty sit on all committees of the Faculty.
Officers of the Board
Dean: Dr. Paul Gueret
Vice-Dean: Dr. Martin Hogan
Honorary Secretary: Dr. Tom O'Connell
Honorary Treasurer: Dr. Declan Whelan
Academic Registrar: Dr. Ken Addley (acting)
National Specialty Director: Dr. Blánaid Hayes
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Committees
Examinations Committee
The Examinations Committee is a subcommittee of the Board and consists of Fellows of the Faculty who discuss matters of regarding examinations, namely the Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine and the Licentiate of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine.
Credentials Committee
Credentials Committee consists of officers of the Faculty and Past Deans will discuss matters pertaining to election to Fellowship of the Faculty. Additionally this committee supports the NSD and the ICHMT in regard to assessment of applications for entry onto the specialist register.
Specialty Training Committee
The Specialty Training Committee is a subcommittee of the Board of Faculty, whose remit is to assist and advise the National Specialty Directors and Dean in some of their duties, in:
- Recruitment and selection of trainees
- Assessment of trainees
- Review of Curricula
- Inspection and approval of training programmes and posts for trainees
- Nomination of the National Specialty Director to ICHMT for consideration.
The membership of the STC includes the National Specialty Director, who will take the position of chair, the Dean, or his/her representative, and all trainers. The Dean of Higher Medical Training or his/her nominee will normally attend.
Education Committee
The Education and Training Committee is a subcommittee of the Board and consists of members of the Faculty who discuss matters of regarding education and training on behalf of the Faculty.
Special Interest Group
The Special Interest Group is a subcommittee of the Board and consists of members of the Faculty who discuss matters of regarding occupational medicine in a health care setting on behalf of the Faculty.
Sponsorship and Finance Committee
The Sponsorship and Finance Committee is a subcommittee of the Board and consists of members of the Faculty who discuss matters of regarding sponsorship and finance on behalf of the Faculty.
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee is a subcommittee of the Board and consists of members of the Faculty who discuss matters of regarding communication on behalf of the Faculty. It prepares a quarterly newsletter for members and trainees.
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Membership & Fellowship
The Faculty of Occupational Medicine offers Membership in different categories:
To enquire about Membership, please click here.
Fellows of The Faculty of Occupational Medicine may be admitted to Fellowship of the College in a number of categories. To enquire about Fellowship, please click here.
Annual Subscription rates are outlined here.
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Newsletters
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Position Papers
Avian Flu Position Paper
THOR Report
Guidance on Ethical Practice for Occupational Physicians
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