Join the Faculty of Public Health Medicine

Become a Fellow

You can promote and develop the specialty of Public Health Medicine in Ireland by:

acting in an advisory capacity to Government and statutory bodies
acting as a vital source of information for media, the general public and other medical professionals
developing and delivering postgraduate training programmes
setting the standards in the Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine examinations
developing and delivering Professional Competence Schemes.

You will also enjoy a wide range of exclusive life-long membership benefits from RCPI.

As a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine, you join a committed group of physicians operating at the forefront of medicine in Ireland and internationally. Not only are you helping to transform lives on a daily basis, but you’re contributing to change for future generations.

Dr Emer Shelley
Dean, Faculty of Public Health Medicine

Are you ready to become a Fellow?

To become a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine you must:

have been a Member of the Faculty for at least four years (Fellowship by Election), be in good standing and participating in Continuing Professional Development
or hold an equivalent Fellowship or qualification (Fellowship Ad Eundum).

The next admission ceremony for new Diplomates, Members and Fellows of the Faculty will take place at the Faculty's summer scientific meeting in May 2020

Once we're satisfied that you are eligible to apply for Fellowship, we will send you the necessary forms to complete.

Become a Member of the Faculty

If you have passed both parts of the Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine, Ireland (MFPHMI) exam or hold an equivalent qualification, you can become a Member of the Faculty.

You can enjoy a range of exclusive life-long membership benefits from RCPI, such as free online journals from the BMJ and the New England Journal of Medicine, and an affinity scheme, offering discounts on medical equipment, hotels, insurance, travel and lots more.

Are you ready to become a Member?

To become a Member of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine you must:

have passed both parts of the Membership of the Faculty of Public Health (MFPHMI) examination or have an equivalent qualification
be nominated by two Fellows of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine in good standing.

Nominations to Membership are made by submitting a Nomination to Membership Form, which is available on request - simply contact us at the details below.

Become a Diplomate Member of the Faculty

If you have passed Part I of the Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine (MFPHMI) exam, you can become a Diplomate Member of the Faculty.

Are you ready to become a Diplomate Member?

To become a Diplomate Member of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine you must:

have passed Part I of the Membership of the Faculty of Public Health (MFPHMI) examination or Part A MFPH (UK)
be nominated by two Fellows of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine in good standing.

Nominations to Diplomate Membership are made by submitting a Nomination to Diplomate Membership Form, which is available on request - simply contact us at the details below.

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