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Professional Diploma in Obesity Care

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is proud to announce our new Professional Diploma in Obesity Care. Through an integrated, multidisciplinary, and person-centred approach, participants will enhance their capacity to deliver equitable, stigma-free care, and contribute to service improvement and leadership within clinical and community settings.

Participants - Doctors, nurses, and health and social care professionals, working in clinical practice and public health settings - will acquire evidence-based knowledge and skills for the comprehensive assessment, management and prevention of obesity across the life course.

Registration for intake one, commencing in September, is now open.

 

Why choose RCPI

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Globally Recognised

For over 350 years, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland has set the benchmark for medical education and professional standards. Our qualifications are recognised worldwide as a mark of clinical excellence and academic rigour, trusted by healthcare professionals and institutions across the globe.

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Designed for Healthcare Leaders

Created by senior clinicians and system leaders, our programmes are tailored to the realities of modern healthcare: multidisciplinary teams, resource constraints, safety culture, high-quality care to patients, digital transitions and operational complexity.

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Dedicated Tutor Support

Learners are supported by dedicated RCPI-affiliated tutor and RCPI support services, offering individual guidance, feedback and mentorship throughout designated programmes. Our faculty includes senior clinicians, healthcare leaders and experienced educators who combine practical expertise with academic excellence. Learners will complete activities to apply their new knowledge to deliver measurable improvement within their own healthcare setting.