The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

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

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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 FAQ’s about membership; members only area; College Faculties, Committees and Special Interest Groups, the College journal, IJPM, College Papers, Submissions, Publications and more. Membership to medical students and interns is absolutely free.

UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS

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24Sep

Hot Topics in Psychiatry Galway – September 2019

September 24, 2019

Hot Topics in Psychiatry Galway Date: ...

26Sep

ADOS-2 Training for the Clinical Setting

September 26, 2019

ADOS-2 Training for the Clinical Setting Date: 26th and 27th September...

26Sep

Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry

September 26, 2019

Venue: Boardroom, College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, 5 Herbert Street,...

26Sep

Medico-Legal Society Lecture: Confusion, Capacity, Coercion – The Limits of Human Rights in Mental Health

September 26, 2019

Confusion, Capacity, Coercion: The Limits of Human Rights in Mental...

27Sep

CPD Educational Meeting organised by the Private & Independent Practice Special Interest (PIPSIG) group

September 27, 2019

CPD Educational Meeting organised by the Private & Independent Practice...

28Sep

The Soul of Narcissism – Lecture by Dr Christian Fierens

September 28, 2019

The Soul of Narcissism – Lecture by Dr Christian Fierens...

01Oct

Examiner Refresher Training

October 1, 2019

As you are aware, the College has embarked on developing...

01Oct

ARP Panel Member Training

October 1, 2019

As you are aware, the College has embarked on developing...

02Oct

Autism Special Interest Group

October 2, 2019

Venue: Boardroom, College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, 5 Herbert Street,...

03Oct

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Conference

October 3, 2019

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Conference Date: Thursday 3rd October 2019 Venue: The...

LATEST NEWS & BLOG

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Sep

Hot Topic in Psychiatry launches Fifth Series of Events This Month

Now in its fifth year, the College is delighted to launch its Hot Topics series for this academic year, continuing […]

Posted in: Blog, Events, Of interest from media, PCS News, Uncategorized,

Tags: CPD, Events, Hot Topics in Psychiatry, Professional Competence,

Sep

Irish Times Opinion Piece: Cannabis use significantly increases mental health risks

In an article for the Irish Times, Consultant Psychiatrist Professor Mary Cannon discusses the recent rise in cannabis use among young […]

Posted in: Blog, Of interest from media,

Tags: adolescent mental health, Cannabis, Mental Health,

Sep

World Suicide Prevention Day: Are we finally making progress with suicide and self-harm?

In an article for the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Consultant Psychiatrist Prof Brendan Kelly discusses the history, epidemiology and evidence […]

Posted in: Blog,

Tags: history of psychiatry, self-harm, Suicide, suicide prevention,