The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS

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02Jun

Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

June 2, 2023

Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD credit* ...

02Jun

UCD ACAP Webinar: Psychotropic medication in pregnancy and lactation and early development of exposed children

June 2, 2023

UCD Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry School Webinar Series Psychotropic...

08Jun

Service improvement workshop in MHID & CAMHS ID: service self-evaluation and appropriate prescribing

June 8, 2023

Trauma WS Apr 21 2023 general

09Jun

UCD ACAP Webinar: Climate change, biodiversity loss and mental health: a global perspective

June 9, 2023

UCD Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry School Webinar Series Climate...

14Jun

Autism Special Interest Group

June 14, 2023

Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit* *College...

14Jun

Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry

June 14, 2023

Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD credit* *College...

15Jun

Medical Students Balint Group – Workshop for Group Leaders

June 15, 2023

Medical Students Balint Group – Workshop for Group Leaders Date:...

16Jun

Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry

June 16, 2023

Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit* ...

16Jun

Faculty of Medical Psychotherapy Psychiatry

June 16, 2023

Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit* *College...

16Jun

UCD ACAP Webinar: ADHD over the life course among girls and women

June 16, 2023

UCD Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry School Webinar Series ADHD...

LATEST NEWS & BLOG

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25

May

Press Statement: College welcomes the launch of HSE Dual Diagnosis Model of Care

Evidence indicates that 30-50% of people with severe mental illness have a co-existing substance misuse problem, with a study of […]

Posted in: Blog, College in the media, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Press Statements,

Tags: Dual Diagnosis, HSE, model of care, Press Statement,

25

May

Irish Times Letter to the Editor: Mental health services for children

The Irish Times has today published a letter by CPsychI President Dr Lorcan Martin and Chair of the Child & Adolescent Faculty, Dr Patricia […]

Posted in: Blog, College in the media, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Mental Health Legislation, Of interest from media, Public Information,

Tags: mental health services,

19

May

Head of Continuous Assessment – CPsychI

Job Title Head of Continuous Assessment Responsible to President and Council of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Job Specification […]

Posted in: Blog, Classified Ads, Postgraduate Training,

Tags: continuous assessment, Postgraduate Training, recruitment,

17

May

Newstalk Radio: Dr Eric Kelleher on Concerns around Assisted Dying and Vulnerable People

Kieran Cuddihy, host of The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk radio, is joined by Dr Eric Kelleher, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and […]

Posted in: Blog, College in the media, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Mental Health Legislation, Of interest from media, Public Information,

Tags: assisted dying, assisted suicide, gino kenny, kieran cuddihy, newstalk, oireachtas committee, the hard shoulder,

CLASSIFIED ADS

Head of Continuous Assessment – CPsychI

Job Title Head of Continuous Assessment Responsible to President and Council of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Job Specification […]

Evaluation Registrar / Senior Registrar – Forensic Psychiatry

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Evaluation Registrar / […]

Clinical Senior Lecturer – RCSI

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Clinical Senior Lecturer […]

Locum – General Adult Psychiatry

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