Category: Conferences
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Call for Abstract Submissions: Annual Winter Conference 2018
The College is delighted to announce that the Winter Conference 2018 will take place in the INEC/Brehon Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th November 2018. Click here to Register Now. Call For Abstracts The College invites abstract submissions for Oral and Poster Presentation at the Winter Conference 2018. Applicants will be…
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NOSP in talks with Medical Council
James Fogarty reports for the Medical Independent from the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Spring Conference 2018. Physician suicide is catastrophic for not only the individual doctor’s family and friends, but also for their patients, the Spring Meeting of the College of Psychiatrists was told. At the meeting, which was held in Athlone, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Justin…
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Spotlight on suicide at upcoming College Spring Conference
The issue of suicide will be accorded particular focus at the upcoming Spring Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, which takes place in Athlone on 12-13 April. This article by Catherine Reilly was published on Medical Independent on 26/03/18 A presentation on ‘Suicide in Doctors — What we Should Know’ by Dr Justin…
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College received only 5% increase in Basic Specialist Training places requested
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland requested a 10 per cent increase in basic specialist training (BST) places for 2018, but it was only accorded a 5 per cent increase. This article by Catherine Reilly was published on Medical Independent on 26/03/18 The HSE’s National Doctors Training and Planning (NDTP) unit has sanctioned 63 BST…
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Photos from the Annual Winter Conference 2017
Our annual Winter Conference took place in Dunboyne Castle Hotel in Co. Meath on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th 2017. To view this year’s programme please click here. All the photos from the event can be viewed below.
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‘A shared journey is what it’s all about, and ultimately a shared humanity’
Families and carers of those with mental illness connect with psychiatrists to encourage recovery The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (CPsychI) hosted their third annual conference with Shine on Friday 22nd September in Waterford with a focus on the role of family in promoting recovery. The day was full of insightful presentations and panel discussions…
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Dr Charles Smith 2017 Essay Competition
The Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry invites submissions for the Dr Charles Smith 2017 Essay Competition. This year’s title is: “Should architecture be therapeutic?” The winner will receive a monetary prize of €1,000 together with a commemorative medal. Click here for more information and guidelines for submissions. The winner will be announced at the 2017 College of Psychiatrists…
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Deadline for Call for Abstracts this Thursday – Winter Conference 2017
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland invites abstract submissions from all non-consultant psychiatrists, medical students and interns for Poster & Oral Presentation. Applicants will be informed whether their abstract has been accepted or not within two weeks of the closing date. The posters will be displayed over both days. The Oral presentations will be scheduled…
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CPsychI Spring Conference 2017 Photos & Press coverage
The annual CPsychI Spring Conference took place in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday 7th of April. This years theme looked at ‘Psychiatry in the Digital Age’. Below are photos from the conference. Please click here for the following presentations and workshops covered in the Medical Independent: Use of IT in epilepsy care finally bearing fruit Healthcare…
