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Faculty of Occupational Medicine launches new strategy

The Faculty of Occupational Medicine launched its new strategy, Advocating for the Value of Occupational Health in Ireland 2023 – 2026.

Congratulations to the winners of the prestigious Canavan Medal and Reuben Harvey Prize

Congratulations to Dr Esther Macken , winner of this year’s Canavan Medal, and to the winners of the prestigious Reuben Harvey Prize.

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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.

Quality Improvement in Action

Course

This practical four month course will teach you how to introduce and embed improvements to healthcare delivery. Suitable for all healthcare workers.

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RCPI 2022 Meeting Calendar

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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.

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Royal College of Physicians Awards First Management Consulting Fellowships

News

The programme, which sees RCPI partner with PwC, offers trainees in Higher Specialist Training the opportunity to work full-time for a one-year period as a management consultant to gain practical business and management experience in a healthcare context.

RCPI Trainee Awards open for submissions

Trainee Awards

The 2023 RCPI Trainee Awards are open for submissions – apply by 16 December 2022. There are four awards open for entries including the Corrigan Medal, David Mitchell Award, William Stokes Award and Dorothy Stopford Price Medal.

EQUALS Initiative visits Zambia

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A delegation from the EQUALS Initiative revisited Zambia, almost four years after their last trip. The purpose of the visit was to reengage with our Zambian partners and to discuss and agree on the further development of the partnership over the next three years.

Join us: Membership and Fellowship of RCPI

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

How to join our international Fellowship community

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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

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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.