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Laura Brennan honoured at RCPI Portrait Unveiling

A portrait of the late Laura Brennan, who advocated for the HPV vaccine, has been unveiled at RCPI. The portrait was commissioned in acknowledgement of Laura’s outstanding contribution to boosting the take up of the HPV vaccine.

RCPI welcomes 69 new Fellows in a special Virtual Ceremony

Graduates from over 25 different specialties will be conferred at a special online event broadcast live from No 6 Kildare St.

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.

Educational opportunities

Calendar of upcoming courses and events

News

Details of upcoming courses and events at RCPI

Certificate in Cancer Genetics

Certificate

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.

Hot Topics for Acute Physicians: Endocrinology

Webinar

20 October 2021 - Hot Topics for Acute Physicians is a monthly webinar series discussing topics relevant to the acute physician in specialties across the spectrum of medicine. This webinar will focus on Hot Topics in Endocrinology.

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.

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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.

13 Experienced doctors now available to help RCPI Trainees under our Mentoring Initiative

News

Prof. Tony Ryan joins RCPI Mentoring Initiative bringing the number of mentors available to help RCPI Trainees to 13.

Portrait of Prof Mary Horgan, first female President of RCPI, in Royal Hibernian Academy exhibition

Presidential Portrait

Portrait of Prof Mary Horgan, first female President of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, part of the new Royal Hibernian Academy exhibition

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

Physician Wellbeing

Where to go for help and advice

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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.