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Institute of Medicine

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Ireland's newest medical training body

The Institute of Medicine was established in 2020 to enhance the oversight and practice of the 19 clinical medicine specialties in Ireland.

About the Institute Our Dean and Board
Neurology Graduates CSCST ceremony 2024 with NSD, President, Dean and Immediate Past Dean of IOM
 

Specialist Training

We offer both Basic and Higher Specialist Training Programmes in General Medicine, giving you the opportunity to train to a high level in the specialty of your choice.

Basic Specialist Training General Internal Medicine

About Basic Specialist Training Mandatory courses How to apply

Higher Specialist Training in Internal Medicine

About Higher Specialist Training Specialties How to apply

Supporting and Engaging with our Trainees

International Get involved Trainee wellbeing
 

Professional Competence

If you are registered on the Supervised, General or Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council Register, you are required to be enrolled on a Professional Competence Scheme. This section will guide you through the process and help you maintain your professional competence.

Enrol on a Scheme

We offer Professional Competence Schemes in General Medicine in both the Specialist and General Divisions. This section will help you define the right Scheme for you.

New to Professional Competence?

This section takes you through your professional competence requirements and how to get started with your ePortfolio.

Guidelines and Resources

Find out more about the various components in the professional competence requirements, as well as renewing your enrolment and completing your Annual Statement.

 

Awards and Recognition

The Institute of Medicine celebrates exceptional achievements in medicine with a variety of awards. These awards honour individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to medical research, clinical practice, and education.

Awards and Recognition
Professor Timothy O’Brien awarded the Bryan Alton Medal by the Institute of Medicine
 

Institute of Medicine Annual Report

Download the latest Annual Report from the Institute of Medicine

Download Annual Report (PDF, 1.1MB)

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Become a Member

MRCPI is a post graduate knowledge-based assessment and achieved through examination. MRCPI in General Medicine is a fundamental component of RCPIs Training programme which is accredited by the Irish Medical Council.

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