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MRCPI General Medicine 2019

Examination

An internationally recognised benchmark of excellence, MRCPI in General Medicine shows potential employers that you have advanced knowledge of internal medicine. Apply now for 2019 exams
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Quality in Healthcare Summit 2019

Conference

22 March 2019 - The Quality in Healthcare Summit takes place at No.6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2. Hear about the latest news, developments and innovations from experts in healthcare Quality Improvement.
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Dementia - A Clinical Update

Course

27 February 2019 - A national dementia conference. Get the latest advice on preventing, diagnosing, and managing dementia in a range of settings, including acute hospitals, the community and General Practice. 6 CPD credits
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Diploma in Primary Care Paediatrics

Diploma

Develop your expertise and skills in the recognition, diagnosis and management of common general paediatric presentations in the primary care setting. Starts January 2019. Apply by 17 January 2019
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Medicine, Brexit and Beyond - Perspectives from Ireland, Scotland and England

Conference

26 February 2019 - Join us in Belfast for a joint meeting with RCPSG, RCPE and RCP London to discuss Medicine, Brexit and Beyond - Perspectives from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and England.
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Europaediatrics 2019

Early bird rate ends 8 April 2019!

The 9th Europaediatrics Congress takes place in Dublin 13 - 15 June 2019. Discounts available for Trainees.
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Reach your full potential with RCPI

We offer an ever-growing range of courses for all healthcare professionals, from practical skills-focused workshops, to seminars on improving resilience and wellbeing
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Masterclass Avoiding stress through self compassion

Course

5 February 2019 - Our fourth Masterclass of the year focuses on Avoiding stress through self compassion. All healthcare professionals welcome to attend. 3 CPD credits
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Applications invited for the role of Director of Health and Wellbeing at RCPI

Clinician Opportunities

We are looking for a Fellow to take up the role of Director of Health and Wellbeing to help promote the health and wellbeing of RCPI Trainers and Trainees. Apply by 31 January 2019
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National Office for Traffic Medicine Research Day 2019

Conference

19 February 2019 - This will be a unique opportunity for researchers from a wide range of disciplines to engage with, and learn more about, research in traffic medicine.
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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
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Heritage Centre

Preserving medical history at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Proudly curating over 350 years of Ireland's medical heritage
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The Future of Safe Prescribing Conference 29 March 2019

News

29 March 2019 - Joint conference between the British Pharmacological Society and the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

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Statement – Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

News

Statement
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The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) calls on parents to vaccinate their daughters against HPV

News

Ahead of National HPV Awareness Day, the Committee says that denying a young girl HPV vaccine increases the very real risk that they might develop and even die from cervical cancer.

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Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, Prof Geoffrey Shannon’s comments to Oireachtas make a strong case for the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill

News

Prof Shannon appeared today (Wednesday, 28 June) before the Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs to discuss issues arising from the Audit of the exercise by An Garda Síochána of Section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991.

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Resolving Interpersonal Conflict for Consultants

Course

13 June 2018 - Aimed at consultants who want to enhance their communication skills when strong emotions get in the way. Learn how to handle conflicts and confrontation without compromising relationships with others
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"Language is not merely a tool for communicating with patients; it also shapes our thinking and is a reflection on the art, science and business of doctoring."

News

Professor Fergus Shanahan, Chair of the Department of Medicine at UCC, will be speaking at Medicine in Changing Times on Saturday 21 October. The title of his lecture is Bad Language in Medicine. Here, he outlines what to expect...
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Professor Frank Murray opinion on Public Health (Alcohol) Bill published in The Lancet

News

The Irish Government must act quickly to enact the Public Health Alcohol Bill to save lives due to alcohol harm
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Statement from the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

News

The Institute supports the recommendation of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution that Article 40.3.3 be removed from the Constitution
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RCPI announces two new awards in tribute to Dr Kathleen Lynn and Dr Dorothy Stopford Price

News

The awards, announced on International Women’s Day are for contributions to population health and paediatrics

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All final year medical students in Ireland now eligible for prestigious Reuben Harvey prize

News

We are delighted to announce that all final year medical students in Ireland are now eligible for the prestigious Reuben Harvey prize.
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RCPI Faculty of Pathology says cervical screening remains the most reliable and effective way of preventing and detecting early cancers

News

The RCPI Faculty of Pathology says cervical screening remains the most reliable and effective way of preventing and detecting early cancers.

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Referendum on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution

Information

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland does not have a position on the forthcoming referendum.

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Fundamentals of Quality Improvement

Course

19 September 2018 - An introduction to quality improvement. Learn about the practical skills that help improve quality in healthcare. Suitable for anyone with an interest in improving the delivery of healthcare services in Ireland
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Meet our new Honorary Fellows

News

Kumar and Clark, the authors of world-famous textbook Clinical Medicine, were among those admitted as Honorary Fellows of RCPI on Friday 29 June
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The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland calls for boys to get the HPV vaccine

News

Vaccinating boys and girls is the best opportunity we have to eliminate HPV-related cancers in Ireland
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Statement from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

News

Inquiry into CervicalCheck Screening Programme
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We support a culture of open disclosure

Our commitment to open disclosure

Doctors have a responsibility to patients and their families to communicate information in a clear, consistent and timely manner
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Statement from the Institute of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists

News

Read the Institute's opening statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health as part of a discussion on clinical guidelines for abortion services in Ireland
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Diploma in Medicine for the Older Person

Diploma

Gain expert knowledge and skills in medicine for the older person. Learn how to manage a wide range of conditions and clinical presentations associated with this population. Starts November 2018. Apply now
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RCPI calls on the Government to prioritise actions to retain and recruit doctors to the Irish health service

News

The health system urgently needs to fill vacant posts and take actions to retain our highly-trained doctors. In our 2018 pre-Budget submission we are calling on the Government to prioritise the retention and recruitment of doctors.
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Royal College of Physicians of Ireland calls for mandatory seasonal flu vaccination for healthcare professionals in high risk clinical settings

News

The flu vaccine should be mandatory for healthcare professionals who work in high-risk areas, such as intensive care, cancer wards and emergency departments
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RCPI opens regional office for UL Hospitals Group located at University Hospital Limerick

News

The office was officially opened on 7 November by Prof Mary Horgan, RCPI President.

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Professor Mary Horgan, President of RCPI, calls on the Government, healthcare professionals and health advocates to unite to support the eradication of cervical cancer.

News

Professor Mary Horgan has called on the Government, healthcare professionals and health advocates to unite to support the eradication of cervical cancer
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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 Public Health Medicine in Ireland

We are the national training body for General Medicine in Ireland, working to train the next generation of physicians.

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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Ireland, working to ensure the highest standards in women’s health

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