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National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) issues new guidance on prioritisation groups for COVID-19 vaccination

National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) issues new guidance on prioritisation groups for COVID-19 vaccination for those aged 65 and older and those aged 16 to 64 with medical conditions that put them at high risk of severe disease.

New Research Published: Composite Narratives of Hospital Doctors’ Wellbeing during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The latest publication from the Hospital Doctor Retention & Motivation (HDRM) project finds that COVID-19 has seen many Irish hospital doctors stressed, anxious and afraid, and struggling with their physical and mental wellbeing.

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

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 and their doctors about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Immunisation Guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine – NIAC

View the Immunisation Guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC)

COVID-19: Health and wellbeing for doctors during challenging times

RCPI Director of Health and Wellbeing, Prof Gaye Cunnane, provides guidance and advice on coping with the current challenges regarding Covid-19

Important information for RCPI Trainees

Important information for RCPI Trainees on mandatory training courses taking place in January and February 2021

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COVID-19: Where are we now?

Webinar

4 March 2021 - This webinar, jointly organised by the Faculty of Public Health Medicine and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, will look at the COVID-19 pandemic and ask where are we now?

Celebration of Women in Medicine in Ireland

Webinar

8 March 2021 - Join us as we mark International Women's Day 2021 with a very special event to celebrate women in medicine in Ireland.

Essential Management Skills

Course

This two-day course introduces you to essential management concepts. You will learn about aspects of general management, such as time management and meeting planning, not ordinarily taught to clinicians.

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RCPI 2021 Meeting Calendar

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

The Rise Wellness Programme: an exciting new benefit for Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Trainees, Members and Fellows

The Rise Wellness Programme

We are delighted to offer an exciting four-week mindfulness and wellness programme empowering attendees to rise to the new challenges of life and work.

COVID-19: Health and wellbeing for doctors during challenging times

RCPI Health and Wellbeing

RCPI Director of Health and Wellbeing, Prof Gaye Cunnane, provides guidance and advice on coping with the current challenges regarding Covid-19

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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National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) issues new guidance on prioritisation groups for COVID-19 vaccination

News

National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) issues new guidance on prioritisation groups for COVID-19 vaccination for those aged 65 and older and those aged 16 to 64 with medical conditions that put them at high risk of severe disease.

Hospital Doctors’ Work Experiences in Ireland and Australia: Research Papers Published

Hospital doctors’ work experiences in Ireland and Australia: New Research Papers Published

The Hospital Doctor Retention & Motivation (HDRM) project have recently produced two publications which show how health systems shape working conditions and workforce retention issues in Ireland.

New Research Published: Composite Narratives of Hospital Doctors’ Wellbeing during the COVID-19 Pandemic

“We All Really Need to Just Take a Breath”: Composite Narratives of Hospital Doctors’ Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The latest publication from the Hospital Doctor Retention & Motivation (HDRM) project finds that COVID-19 has seen many Irish hospital doctors stressed, anxious and afraid, and struggling with their physical and mental wellbeing.

Information for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and their doctors 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 and their doctors about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Join us: Membership and Fellowship of RCPI

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

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