Training in Psychiatry in Ireland
Resource Handbook regarding Psychiatric Training in Ireland
The MRCPsych Examination
Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry
Diploma in Psychological Medicine

Psychiatry Training in Ireland
In Ireland, all psychiatric training schemes are regulated by the Irish Psychiatric Training Committee (IPTC). This is a statutory body which is recognised by the Postgraduate Medical and Dental Board (PGMDB) and the Medical Council as the regulator of psychiatric training. Training schemes at basic and higher levels receive educational approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London.

There are currently 12 training schemes in Ireland including:

1. Cavan/Monaghan Postgraduate Training Scheme
2. Donegal Mental Health Services Training Scheme
3. Dublin University Psychiatric Rotational Training Programme
4. Mater & University College Dublin Psychiatric Training Scheme
5. Midland Health Board Psychiatric Training Scheme
6. Mid-Western Psychiatric Training Scheme
7. Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland / Eastern Regional Health Authority Psychiatric Training Scheme
8. St John of God / St Vincent’s University Hospital Postgraduate Training Scheme in Psychiatry
9. Sligo Mental Health Service Training Scheme in Psychiatry
10. South Eastern Regional Rotational Training Scheme in Psychiatry
11. Southern Region Psychiatric Training Programme
12. Western Postgraduate Training Scheme in Psychiatry

The various training schemes advertise and interview separately. Details of training posts available on the above training schemes are often given in the weekly national and medical press e.g. Irish Medical News, Irish Medical Times or the Sunday Independent.

For further information regarding psychiatry training in Ireland please contact the administrator of the IPTC at:

Irish Psychiatric Training Committee
Corrigan House
Fenian Street
Dublin 2

Tel: (01) 676 3875

Resource Handbook for Psychiatric Trainees
In 2003, the Trainee Section of the Irish College of Psychiatrists published a handbook entitled: Psychiatry Training in the Republic of Ireland – A Resource Book for Trainees. It is aimed at those currently undertaking psychiatry training or thinking of psychiatry as a career. It is also a useful resource for tutors and trainers. The content of the handbook has been updated and the most recent version (May 2005) is available to download here Free copies of the published handbook are available from the ICPsych Administration Office.

The MRCPsych Examination
The Examination Services Department at the Royal College of Psychiatrists is responsible for the organisation of the College’s MRCPsych Examinations held twice yearly. It processes candidates’ applications for the Part I and Part II Examination from entry to result.

For further information please contact the Examinations Department on +44 207 235 2351 or click here.

Please note that the Irish College of Psychiatrists Administration Office does not handle examination applications or processing of these applications. Any requests for examination application forms should be forwarded in writing to the Examinations Office of the College in London.

www.prepdublin.com contains advice and information regarding preparation for the MRCPsych Examination. Click here to visit this website.

Details regarding the Diploma in Psychological Medicine can be obtained from:

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
123 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-478 0200

Details regarding the Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry can be obtained from:

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
6 Kildare Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-661 6677
Fax: 01-676 3989