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30th March, 2003
Press Statement
Launch of resource book for
Psychiatry training in Ireland
The Trainee Section of the Irish College of Psychiatrists recently
launched a resource book entitled "Psychiatry Training
in the Republic of Ireland- A Resource Book for Trainees"
at the Irish Division Spring Meeting on the 28th March
2003. This resource book is a practical guide, providing relevant
information on pursuing a career in psychiatry in Ireland. It
is aimed at those currently undertaking psychiatry training and
at anyone who may be considering embarking on this career path.
It will also serve as a valuable resource for tutors and trainers.
The role of various organisations such as the Irish College of
Psychiatrists and the Irish Psychiatric Training Committee is
explained. Basic and higher training in psychiatry are discussed
with useful information provided on the various rotational training
schemes throughout the country. A separate section is devoted
to aspects of the MRCPsych examination.
Dr Leona Spelman, editor of the resource book commented at the
launch that "information available on psychiatry training
in Ireland has previously been quite piecemeal, which has made
it difficult for those new to this speciality". She hoped
that this handbook would function as a comprehensive guide on
training related issues.
The resource book was produced by members of the Trainee Section
of the Irish College of Psychiatrists, all currently trainees
with firsthand experience and knowledge of psychiatry training
in Ireland. The Trainee Section is indebted to the Irish Division
of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Irish Psychiatry
Training Committee, for jointly funding this book.
This book is now available to all members and inceptors of the
Royal College of Psychiatrists. Non members can purchase the book
through the administration office of the Irish College of Psychiatrists
at a cost of €10. Updates and revisions to the text will
be available on the member’s page of the Irish College of
Psychiatrists website.
For further information contact:
The Trainee Section of the Irish College of Psychiatrists,
121 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2,
Tel: 01 4022346/ 4022382.
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