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RCPI have been shortlisted for a Good Governance Award 2020

21 October -The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland have been shortlisted for the Carmichael Good Governance Awards 2020 in the ‘Best Governance Improvement Initiative’ category.

Calendar of upcoming courses and events

Details of upcoming courses and events at RCPI

RCPI launch new online Gateway to Communication course

30 September - The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) has just launched a new online course, Gateway to Communication, to help promote better communication skills for doctors.

Professor Mary Horgan is re-elected as the 142nd President of RCPI

Professor Mary Horgan is re-elected as the 142nd President of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

New Fellows elected to RCPI Council

RCPI is delighted to announce the election of 12 new Fellows to the RCPI Council, with representatives from all specialties within the College.

Explore our podcast series

Explore episodes of our RCPI podcast, The Expert View and discover helpful and trusted information from our specialist doctors.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) information and updates from RCPI

You will find the latest updates from RCPI, as well as practical advice and helpful resources here.

Educational opportunities

Basic Specialist Training

Start your postgraduate training with RCPI - Apply today!

All you need to know about Basic Specialist Training with RCPI. Applications now open

Higher Specialist Training

The final step in the path to becoming a specialist - Apply today!

Applications for Higher Specialist Training (HST) now open - Apply today!

Gateway to Communication

Online

This online course provides practical guidance on communicating with patients using a person-centred care approach. You will learn how bias and health literacy can impact on communication, and how to share clinical information in a busy team environment. The course also covers open disclosure and managing conflict.

Certificate in Essential Leadership for New Consultants

Certificate

Aimed at new consultants and those interested in applying for consultant posts, this seven-month modular programme will help you manage the responsibilities you'll be expected to juggle in your new role.

Certificate in Patient Safety Science

Certificate

Gain the knowledge and the skills to implement and build a patient safety strategy through our Certificate in Patient Safety Science. Apply by 1 December 2020. Programme starts in January 2021

Membership News

Reflections on COVID-19; its impact on older people and inspiring words from Dr Mike Ryan

Registrar of RCPI, Dr Diarmuid O'Shea writes

"We are all aware that COVID-19 has impacted on each and every one of us both personally and professionally. While it has been hard on many, it has been particularly hard on older people. Never was the concept of intergenerational solidarity so important".

Diabetes and flying - New study co-authored by Member of Faculty of Occupational Medicine

Research and Publications

Dr Tom Gaffney, Member of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, has co-authored a study representing the most extensive data set from people with insulin-treated diabetes working in a safety-critical occupation.

Latest News

Assisted Suicide Position Paper; Key Updates and Literature Review - October 2020

News

RCPI Assisted Suicide position paper; Key Updates and Literature Review - October 2020

Record numbers to attend Annual Conference

News

14 October - The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland’s Annual Conference – St Luke’s Symposium begins today. For the first time in RCPI’s history this landmark conference is a fully virtual event which boasts record attendance figures of in excess of 1,200 doctors.

RCPI Policy Group on Tobacco welcomes the Health Research Board’s new findings in relation to e-cigarettes

News

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Policy Group on Tobacco welcomes the Health Research Board’s new findings in relation to e-cigarettes.

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 2020 - 2021 examinations calendar

Check new exam dates here

Here you will find the new 2020 examinations calendar and Frequently Asked Questions about the impact of the 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

Physician Wellbeing

Where to go for help and advice

Policy and Advocacy Publications

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We are the national professional and training body for Occupational Medicine in Ireland, working to ensure the highest standards in health at work.

We are the national professional and training body for Paediatrics in Ireland, working to ensure the highest standards in child health.

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.