What we do
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is the professional, training and educational body for psychiatrists in the Republic of Ireland. The College is not a regulatory or disciplinary body. Apart from a membership unit the College has three main areas (pillars):
Professional Competence
Post Graduate Training
External Affairs & Policy
Our objectives are to:
- Support, represent and lead member psychiatrists nationally & internationally
- Promote excellence, best practice, recovery & collaboration in mental healthcare
- Set standards for trainee psychiatrists
- Support the continuous professional development of our qualified members
- Work with key stakeholders, Government committees/agencies and other organisations
- Promote Human Rights & Ethical conduct in psychiatry and mental health services.
- Work with service users, carers and their organisations