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Nominations are now open for the RCPI Council Elections 2022

Nominations for the Ordinary Councillor Elections will close on 22 July 2022.

76 doctors complete specialist training at RCPI

Doctors awarded certificates of completion of specialist training (CSCST) from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland at a special online ceremony

RCPI launches new book on 40 years of the Faculty of Pathology

Faculty of Pathology 1981 – 2021: A History of the Faculty and Pathologists in Ireland is edited by Prof Katy Keohane, with the support of the editorial board, Prof Seán O’ Bríain, Prof Louise Burke and Harriet Wheelock.

Educational opportunities

Hot Topics: The Changing Epidemiology of Infection in Ireland in 2022

Webinar

6 July 2022 - Hot Topics for Acute Physicians is a monthly webinar series discussing topics relevant to the acute physician in specialties across the spectrum of medicine.

Postgraduate Certificate in Quality Improvement Leadership in Healthcare

Certificate

The Postgraduate Certificate in Quality Improvement Leadership in Healthcare is designed to enable you and your team to become champions of change in healthcare. You will learn how to translate theories for improvement and implementation science into tangible positive outcomes in the health service.

International Clinical Fellowship Programme

International training opportunities

Advanced clinical training for doctors who are sponsored by their government, hospital or national training body.

Membership News

RCPI 2022 Meeting Calendar

News

View our 2022 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

Give feedback on your training experience – complete the Training Post Evaluation

Training Post Evaluation

As the 2021/2022 medical training year draws to a close, we are asking all doctors in Basic and Higher Specialist Training to complete the annual Training Post Evaluation survey.

Michael J Dowling receives Honorary RCPI Fellowship

News

Michael J Dowling was conferred with Honorary Fellowship at a special ceremony during the Institute of Medicine Annual Summer Symposium on Friday 17 June 2022.

SpRs wanted for Quality Improvement Scholar in Residence programme 2022

Apply by Friday 8 July 2022

Fourth- and fifth-year Specialist Registrars and senior GP trainees who are interested in Quality Improvement are invited to apply to the 2022-23 Quality Improvement Scholarship in Residence Programme.

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

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

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.