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Book now - St Luke’s Symposium 2021

St Luke's Symposium takes place on 14 & 15 October. This year, St Luke’s has adopted a single theme – Global Vaccination and will feature expert speakers from home and abroad who will share their knowledge and views on vaccination, the pandemic and beyond.

Findings from Training Post Evaluation 2016 - 2020 published in new report

Findings from the first five years of the Training Post Evaluation (2016 – 2020) have been published in a new report.

Certificate in Cancer Genetics

The Certificate in Cancer Genetics will lead to an RCPI postgraduate qualification in clinical cancer genetics. This 6-month online programme is aimed at doctors who are working in cancer care and have an interest in cancer genetics.

Situation Awareness for Everyone (SAFE) collaborative

Clinical teams are invited to join a national collaborative programme to improve communication and enhance safety for adult patients in Irish hospitals. Funding available for teams focused on INEWS or IMEWS projects.

Educational opportunities

Calendar of upcoming courses and events

News

Details of upcoming courses and events at RCPI

Masterclass: Doctors as Writers

Masterclass

22 September 2021 - This ‘Masterclass with a difference’ will explore the growing phenomenon of doctors who are writing about their experiences. It is an opportunity to hear and learn from doctors who have written memoirs and shared their experiences of medical practice.

Continuous Professional Development - Support Scheme

CPD-SS - Register now

If you are an NCHD who is not in a training post this scheme gives you access to training and educational activities worth 20 CPD credits.

Quality Improvement in Action

Course

This practical four month course will teach you how to introduce and embed improvements to healthcare delivery. Suitable for all healthcare workers.

Membership News

RCPI 2021 Meeting Calendar

News

View our 2021 calendar of Council, Executive Board, Faculty and Committee meetings.

Physician Wellbeing

Where to go for help and advice

Through our Physician Wellbeing programme we are providing support, training and information to doctors at all stages of their careers

National Immunisation Advisory Committee

Immunisation advice for Ireland

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) comprises a wide range of medical and healthcare expertise that provides evidence-based advice to the Chief Medical Officer to inform policies on vaccines and immunisation in Ireland.

Latest News

Obstetricians and Gynaecologists strongly recommend Covid-19 vaccination for pregnant women

News

Obstetricians and Gynaecologists strongly recommend Covid-19 vaccination for pregnant women.

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Faculties welcome and support the COVID-19 vaccination programme for children and young people aged 12 to 15 years

News

Paediatricians and Public Health Doctors welcome the COVID-19 vaccination programme for children and young people aged 12 to 15 years

Information for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding about the COVID-19 vaccine

News

The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in conjunction with the Irish Medicines in Pregnancy Service at the Rotunda Hospital and NIAC have compiled information for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Over 150 participants to graduate at special Virtual Ceremony

News

Graduates from three different programmes will be conferred at a special online event broadcast live from No 6 Kildare St.

Join us: Membership and Fellowship of RCPI

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

How to join our international Fellowship community

Join Us

Be part of our professional Membership and Fellowship body

MRCPI in General Medicine

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

MRCPI in Paediatrics

Gain an internationally recognised qualification in Paediatrics

MRCPI in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Gain an internationally recognised qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

COVID-19: Resources for doctors

Clinical guidance for doctors

Practical clinical guidance

Here we will share a selection of COVID-19 resources aimed at a medical audience, including an ethical framework for decision-making in a pandemic.

COVID-19 update: Pandemic Mitigation

COVID-19 update

Video: The Institute of Medicine presents Dr Catherine Fleming, Consultant in Infectious Disease, Galway University Hospital, who provides an update on COVID-19 from a pandemic mitigation perspective.

Covid-19: Impact on RCPI exams and new 2021 - 2022 examinations calendar

Check exam dates here

Here you will find the new 2020 - 2021 examinations calendar and Frequently Asked Questions about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our exams.

COVID-19: Health and wellbeing support for doctors

Advice from doctors and psychologists

A new health and wellbeing resource for doctors affected by Covid-19, including tips from psychologists

Covid-19 Quality and Safety video series

Free QI resources

How to maintain quality and safety during a pandemic - These videos are free to watch and suitable for all healthcare professionals. New videos now available.

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Heritage Centre

Preserving medical history at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

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We are the national professional and training body for Pathology in Ireland, working to ensure the highest standards in laboratory medicine.

We are the national professional and training body for Public Health Medicine in Ireland.

We are the national professional and training body for Clinical Medicine specialties in Ireland.

We are the national professional and training body for Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Ireland, working to ensure the highest standards in women’s health.