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Fellowship and Membership

Are you an experienced, ambitious Public Health Specialist? Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine lets you play an important role in the governance and future direction of your professional body. There are several ways to join our Faculty - Fellowship, Membership and Diplomate Membership. All these options are discussed below.

Newly conferred honorary fellows with dean of the faculty of public health medicine
 

Become a Fellow

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FRCPI) is our most prestigious category of membership. Achieving FRCPI is an internationally-recognised benchmark of professional excellence. We are actively seeking to grow our Fellowship community and welcome applications from doctors who would like to become Fellows of the College.

Become a Fellow

Signing fellowship
 

How to Apply for Fellowship

There are specific criteria which must be met under each pathway. To learn about the criteria and application process, please read our guidelines and criteria for Fellowship applicants (PDF, 1,040KB)

Find out more about becoming a Fellow

Members of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine
 

Become a Member

If you have passed all parts of the Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine, Ireland (MFPHMI) exam or hold an equivalent qualification, you can become a Member of the Faculty.

View benefits of Membership

 

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How to Apply for Membership

To become a Member of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine you must:

  • have passed all parts of the Membership of the Faculty of Public Health (MFPHMI) examination or have an equivalent qualification

Admission to Membership forms are here The deadline for submitting completed Membership forms is 01 May 2026. Deadline for Membership Ad Eundem is 02 March 2026.

Diplomat members
 

Become a Diplomate Member

If you have passed Part I of the Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine (MFPHMI) exam, you can become a Diplomate Member of the Faculty.

As a Diplomate Member of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine, you will enjoy a wide range of membership benefits. 

 

Signing
 

How to Apply for Diplomate Membership

To become a Diplomate Member of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine you must:

  • have passed Part I of the Membership of the Faculty of Public Health (MFPHMI) examination or Part A MFPH (UK)

Admission forms are here for the May 2026 ceremony. The deadline for submitting completed forms is 02 March 2026

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Contact Us

The RCPI Helpdesk is always happy to answer any questions or respond to any requests about joining the Faculty of Public Health Medicine. The Helpdesk is open Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm.

You can contact the RCPI Helpdesk by emailing helpdesk@rcpi.ie