Elections 2026: RCPI President-Designate and Ordinary Councillors

Nominations have now closed. The ballot opens on 20 May.

In 2026, elections will take place for the positions of President-Designate and four Ordinary Councillors.

The Ordinary Councillor positions will comprise three Fellows from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (Medicine) and one Fellow from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (Occupational Medicine).

These roles are appointed for a three-year term commencing 18 October 2026.

Nominations have now closed, and the ballot will open on 20 May. Details, including how Fellows can cast their vote, will be shared on this page shortly.

Further information

Details of the election process, the duties of the President-Designate and Ordinary Councillors and the terms of reference for the RCPI Council are available here 

If you have any queries about the elections, please contact the RCPI Corporate Office