Irish Clinician Educator Training

Applications closed

Please submit a completed application form using the link below no later than the closing date. 

Selection process

The ICET Committee will review, select and approve applications using the following considerations:

• Specific qualifications, experience, and academic output of the prospective ICET Supervisor and Research Advisor (where applicable)
• Quality of the ICET Post proposed
• Identified unmet training need in the field of Postgraduate Clinical Education
• Specialty and service priorities
• The potential benefits to the Irish health service and patients

Please note geographic distribution will also be taken into consideration.

If you are shortlisted for the ICET Supervisor role, you'll be invited to an interview in May 2025.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome after interviews and the approval process.

Eligible trainees will be invited to apply for approved ICET posts in September 2025.

Applications open

Trainee applications for the ICET Programme commencing in July 2026 are now open and will close on 30 September 2025.

Click here to find application guidance including documentation required for applications.

Please submit a completed application form using the link below no later than the closing date.

Application and Selection Process

Application Process

ICET involves a two-part application process:

1. ICET Programme Application
   Applicants apply for the ICET Programme via RCPI – see above to apply

2. Post Application
   Applicants apply for the post directly via the relevant training site/academic institution - see the ‘ICET Posts' tab for available post information and specific instructions

The ICET Programme Application is a screening process where RCPI evaluates the applicant’s eligibility for the ICET Programme.

The Post Application is for the post itself and is overseen by the relevant training site/academic institution.

Applicants who wish to undertake a post as part of the ICET Programme must be successful in both applications.

Selection Process

The ICET Committee will review, select and approve ICET Programme applications using the following considerations:

• CV and training record
• Research interest
• Teaching interest
• Candidate suitability
• Personal Statement
• 2 References

Suitable Applicants will meet with the ICET Committee to assess eligibility for the ICET Programme.

Suitable Applicants will meet with the hiring team for the relevant post to secure the post allocation.

• Note: in some instances these meetings may be combined, depending on the specifics of the post.

All applicants will be notified of outcomes following the conclusion of interviews.

Applicants who are successful in securing a position must complete and submit the relevant OCPE forms to confirm with their National Specialty Directors (NSDs) that they intend to pursue Out of Programme Experience (OCPE) as part of their ICET placement.