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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26Sep

Mater Symposium in the Mind-Body Interface

September 26, 2023
Mater Symposium in the Mind-Body Interface   CPD:  Approved by...
26Sep

Global Mental Health Special Interest Group

September 26, 2023
Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit*   *College...
27Sep

Autism Special Interest Group

September 27, 2023
Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit*   *College...
27Sep

Physical Illness in Mental Illness Special Interest Group

September 27, 2023
Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit*   *College...
29Sep

UCD ACAP Webinar: Reducing Self-harm in Adolescents: An Individual Participant Data meta-analysis

September 29, 2023
UCD Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry School Webinar Series Reducing...
02Oct

Virtual Careers in Psychiatry Event for Medical Students, Interns and NCHDs

October 2, 2023
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is pleased to announce...
04Oct

RCPsych Northern Ireland Winter Conference 2023

October 4, 2023
The RCPsych NI Winter Conference will be held on 4...
04Oct

Perinatal Psychiatry Special Interest Group

October 4, 2023
Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit*   *College...
05Oct

When Money’s Too Tight to Mention – REFOCUS Symposium

October 5, 2023
10:00AM – 4:00PM Thursday, 5 October 2023 The Strand Hotel,...
06Oct

IICN Neurology Update Meeting 2023 “Functional Neurological Disorder”

October 6, 2023
IICN Neurology Update Meeting 2023: “Functional Neurological Disorder”   CPD:...

LATEST NEWS & BLOG

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19
Sep
Press Statement: Irish medical journal receives high Impact Factor

The Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (IJPM), the official journal of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, welcomes its first […]

Posted in: Blog, College in the media, EAP Activities, External Affairs & Policy, IJPM, Media, Press Statements,
Tags: IJPM, impact factor, research,
15
Sep
Call for Papers | IJPM Special Issue on Recovery

Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Special Issue on Recovery Implementing the recovery approach in mental health: progress made, challenges faced, […]

Posted in: Blog, College Papers, Submissions & Publications, EAP Activities, External Affairs & Policy, IJPM, Media,
Tags: call for papers, IJPM, irish journal of psychological medicine, Recovery, REFOCUS,
14
Sep
Professor Anne Doherty speaks to the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use

Representing the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland at to the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, Professor Anne Doherty, Consultant Liaison […]

Posted in: College Papers, Submissions & Publications, EAP Activities, External Affairs & Policy, Government Policy, Media, Mental Health Legislation,
17
Aug
RTÉ Radio 1: Dr Anne Doherty on impact of staff shortages and a lack of resources on provision of psychiatric services

Professor Anne Doherty was interviewed on Morning Ireland on 17th August and discussed issues with recruitment of staff  and overall […]

Posted in: External Affairs & Policy, Media, Of interest from media,
Tags: budget, Policy, recruitment and retention, services,

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