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Applying for the International Clinical Fellowship Programme

In this animated video, we share a helpful step-by-step guide to the International Clinical Fellowship Programme process from application to acceptance to arriving in Ireland and the supports available to you. 

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Apply for the International Clinical Fellowship Programme

The Recruitment process for the International Clinical Fellowship Programme (ICFP) is now open for the specialties below!
Adolescent Medicine and Mental Health in Paediatric Medicine
Advanced Medical Education
Cardiology
Clinical Microbiology
Clinical Risk, Safety, Healthcare Informatics & General Paediatrics
Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus
Gastroenterology
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Occupational Medicine
Palliative Medicine
Public Health
Rehabilitation Medicine
Respiratory - Interventional Pulmonology
Respiratory Medicine
Interstitial Lung Disease and Rare Parenchymal Lung Disease,Respiratory Medicine
Rheumatology
Apply now! Should you have any questions:

For more information contact the Global Training and Partnerships Team at internationalaffairs@rcpi.ie.

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Eligibility Requirements to apply

  • Have completed your primary medical degree through English

  • Have completed a structured internship

  • Have at least one year's experience post-residency training in your chosen specialty

  • Be eligible for registration with the Irish Medical Council (Supervised Division) 

  • Be sponsored by your government body

  • Have completed a structured national residency programme and incorporated examinations in full 

  • For Omani Candidates English Language Proficiency

    • A valid English language test score taken within the last year
    • OET: Minimum 2 Bs & 2 C+  
    • IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with a combined total of 26 or 26.5 across the four skills
    • Important Note: While these scores are required at the time of application/interviews, candidates must achieve the full mandatory score before they can join the programme. 
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Additional Requirements

Please note these additional requirements apply and are mandatory after receiving an offer.

  • Academic IELTS or OET Certificate
    • Academic IELTS with an overall band score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 6.5 in each domain.
    • OET with a minimum score of B in all four domains. 
  • Applicants must provide official documentation of sponsorship from their government body. This document should confirm that: 
    • The applicant is fully sponsored by their government to participate in the International Clinical Fellowship Programme (ICFP). 
    • The sponsorship covers relevant aspects such as tuition fees, living expenses, and any other necessary support throughout the programme. 
    • Note: Self-sponsored candidates are not eligible for this programme. 
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Looking for more information?

Our Global Training Partnerships Office may be contacted via email at internationalaffairs@rcpi.ie

Alternatively, you can contact our helpdesk at helpdesk@rcpi.ie.

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