College Papers, Statements and Advocacy

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland produces a number of papers, which include positions, policy, perspectives, college statements and government submissions.

Public Information

Information on Psychiatry, how and where a psychiatrist works, mental health problems, useful support organisations, Mental Health Law, College Papers, Submissions, Publications and more.

Professional Competence

What the psychiatrist needs to know about maintenance of professional competence. Enrol in the PCS, log in to the CPD Diary, complete online CPD eModules, view CPD approved events, Specialist Registration information, get PCS news & updates.

Postgraduate Training

This section provides information for doctors thinking of undertaking specialist training in psychiatry, and includes the curriculum & regulations, areas for BST, HST and NCHDs in Non-Training Posts, recruitment and examinations sections and more.

Members

Here you will find FAQs about membership, members only area, College Faculties, Committees and Special Interest groups, the College Journal and more. Membership to medical students and interns is free.

LATEST NEWS & BLOG

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29
Feb
A working day in the life of a Consultant Paediatrician in an eating disorder service.

Dr Jay Venketramen is a locum Consultant Paediatrician and works in CAREDS Cork Kerry. Jay trained and worked in South Africa before moving to Ireland. With a strong interest in community services, Jay spent some time working as a psychiatry registrar in CAMHS before returning to paediatrics, and she took up a post in CAREDS […]

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28
Feb
Eating Disorders in the Student Population – A GP’s Perspective

When a person becomes concerned about their eating behaviour, the GP is usually the first health professional that they will contact for assistance. Dr Aoife O’Sullivan is a GP in the Student Health Centre at University College Cork and the HSE ICGP National Clinical Lead in Mental Health. She has a special interest in eating […]

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28
Feb
NCHD Conference 2024 Opening Address

The College President, Dr Lorcan Martin gave the opening address to a group of Non Consultant Doctors (NCHDs) at the 15th annual NCHD conference on Friday, 23rd February. The theme for this year’s conference was ‘#Trending’ with a particular focus on exploring topical themes in psychiatry relevant to trainees. The event was in full attendance, […]

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27
Feb
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024 – An Update from Bodywhys

Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation in Ireland supporting people affected by eating disorders and their carers. For #EDAW2024 they have selected the theme: Eating Disorder Recovery and Beyond: Respecting Individuality and Identity. Bodywhys have advised that this theme came about from their understanding that an eating disorder develops and functions differently for each individual […]

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CLASSIFIED ADS

Manager, postgraduate training recruitment and examinations

JOB TITLE: Manager, postgraduate training recruitment and examinations RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Manager, Postgraduate Training PURPOSE Play a key role in fulfilling the objectives of the Postgraduate Training Department and to support the Dean of Education and Clinical Leads in the department in managing the operations and administration of the College Postgraduate Training Department. OBJECTIVE Managing […]

Chief Examiner, Dean and President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Chief Examiner RESPONSIBLE TO: Dean and President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland   Job Specification: The Chief Examiner will be the key leader in development and delivery of the College Examination(s).  The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of the BST Examination process, ensuring that […]

Senior Postgraduate Training Administrator, College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Senior Postgraduate Training Administrator RESPONSIBLE TO: Examinations & BST Recruitment Manager, Postgraduate Training & Operations Manager, PGT PURPOSE Play a key role in fulfilling the objectives of the Postgraduate Training Department and to support the Dean of Education and Clinical Leads in the department in managing the operations and administration of […]

Locum Consultant – Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult)

Locum Consultant – Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult) Job Posted: Friday, 16 February 2024 Deadline: Friday, 1 March 2024   View full job description via PDF here.   Informal inquiries: Dr Ronan Hearne, Clinical Director Tel: 01 217 2100 Email: ronan.hearne@sjog.ie   Interested parties: Please apply via the following link: https://api.occupop.com/shared/job/locum-consultant-psychiatrist-in-the-psy-bf6bb

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