We are introducing a new e-learning environment (RCPI Brightspace) in July 2019. The Physician Network, our current e-learning environment, will be permanently closed at 5pm on Friday 28 June 2019. Please complete any online courses that you haven’t yet completed in The Physician Network and download certificates before 5pm on 28 June 2019. Read more

We will be carrying out essential maintenance on our website from 18:00 until 22:30 Tuesday 25 June 2019. As a result you will not be able to book courses, exams or events, or make online payments. Apologies for the inconvenience.

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Heritage Centre

We are a research and educational centre specialising in the history of medicine and medical humanities in Ireland. We preserve and make accessible the unique collections of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

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RCPI Heritage Centre

Make an appointment to visit us and explore our collections
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Lives of the Presidents

Collaborative project

Find out about our ongoing project to chronicle the lives and works of RCPI's Presidents
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Read's Medical Instruments

Loan

Extraordinary collection of antique medical instruments from Read's Cutlers & Instrument Makers loaned to RCPI Heritage Centre.
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History of RCPI

View a timeline of our history

Discover the fascinating history of RCPI, dating back to 1654
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Heritage Centre Blog

Heritage Centre Blog

Visit our blog to keep up to date on Heritage Centre news and events
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Our Archive Collection

A unique archive

Collecting fascinating material from the history of medicine in Ireland.
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Dun's Library

A priceless resource

A unique historical library of over 20,000 volumes, dating from the 16th century.

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Heritage Items and Medical Instruments

From stethoscopes to Napoleon's toothbrush

Curating historical items, medical instruments and materia medica specimens.

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Donate to our collections

Can you enrich the history of medicine?

We welcome donations of all types, from library and archive material, to medical instruments.
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Trace Your Medical Ancestors

Is there a Doctor in your family?

Trace your medical ancestors with our commissioned family history research service.
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Adopt a Treasure

Help us preserve the history of RCPI

We invite you to sponsor the restoration of some of the most fragile and unique items in our collections.
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'Becoming Royal'

Online Exhibition

Discover the story of the foundation of the College in our new online exhibition
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Dr Kathleen Lynn's Diaries

The Revolutionary Diaries of Dr Kathleen Lynn

Explore the revolutionary diaries of Dr Kathleen Lynn, Chief Medical Officer for the Irish Citizens Army in 1916.
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