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Conferring

Congratulations on your achievement. We know it takes immense dedication and clinical acumen to pass our Membership examinations. When you are conferred as a Member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, it marks a major milestone on the path to becoming a specialist. You are joining a global network of respected physicians whose roots date back to 1654.

Members of RCPI at a conferring ceremony with Dr Diarmuid O'Shea, President of RCPI
 

Our Next Conferring Ceremony

Upcoming Ceremonies

Our next MRCPI Conferring Ceremonies will take place in September 2025, registration will open on this page in the coming months. 

Wednesday 10 September, 2025

Wednesday 10 September | 1PM | Registration Open Soon

Wednesday 10 September | 6PM | Registration Open Soon

Thursday 11 September, 2025

Thursday 11 September | 1PM | Registration Open Soon

Thursday 11 September | 6PM | Registration Open Soon

In Absentia September, 2025

In Absentia | Registration Open Soon

*If you choose to be conferred In Absentia you will need to complete the digital declaration form when registering.

Please note, submitting the Declaration Form alone does not confirm your booking.

Registration Deadline | 

 

Notice:

If you are unable to attend in person you can only change your conferral to in absentia until 2 weeks before the ceremony date. Within two weeks of the ceremony, you will need to defer your booking to the next conferring ceremony.

You should aim to be conferred as a Member in the same year that you pass your clinical exam. Remember, you are not considered a Member of RCPI and are not entitled to use the post-nominal letters 'MRCPI' until you have been conferred and awarded your diploma.

 

Our Most Recent Conferring Ceremony

Our most recent MRCPI Conferring Ceremonies took place on Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 01 May 2025. Video footage of the ceremonies is available on the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland's YouTube channel, and can be viewed using the links below.

View our latest MRCPI Conferring Ceremonies

Wednesday 30 April, 2025

Click here to view the 1pm ceremony 

Click here to view the 6pm ceremony 

Thursday 01 May, 2025

Click here to view the 1pm ceremony 

Click here to view the 6pm ceremony 

We are thrilled to be able to share this special day with you and your families in our home at No.6 Kildare Street. 

 

In-Person Conferring

Our in-person ceremonies take place in No 6 Kildare Steet, Dublin. Two guests are welcome in the ceremony hall, any additional guests can watch the ceremony live in a viewing room in the College.

Gowning and photography are available on the day, and booked for you.

After the ceremony, all new Members and their guests are invited to join us for a reception in our Graves Hall.

Please note: places at each ceremony are limited. We will endeavour to give you your first preference of time where possible. 

 

In Absentia Conferring

If you wish to be conferred In Absentia and not attend the ceremony, we will confer you on the day and you will receive a digital certificate by email in the days following the ceremony.

Registration Guide:
You must complete the online registration and relevant payment to secure your In Absentia booking. 
*Please note, submitting the Declaration Form alone does not confirm your booking.

You are also required to complete the digital Declaration Form. This form is automatically received in our system, it does not need to not need to be uploaded during registration or emailed to us.

If you are attending in person, you do not need to complete the Declaration Form

Once you have submitted your online registration, you will be contacted to confirm your details, please expect this email following the application deadline. 

 

Becoming a Collegiate Member

After achieving Membership, you may choose to become a Collegiate Member of RCPI. Collegiate Members enjoy a range of exclusive benefits from RCPI.

How to become a Collegiate Member
All Members of RCPI are invited to become a Collegiate Member each year by paying an annual subscription. When you attend a conferring ceremony, the fee you pay covers your subscription for the first year of Membership.

If you would like to talk to us about becoming a Collegiate Member, please contact our helpdesk@rcpi.ie 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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