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Enrol on a Professional Competence Scheme

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Choose the Right Scheme

Doctors who hold Irish Medical Council Registration must be enrolled on a Professional Competence that correctly aligns with their registration type. Click through the buttons below to learn which is the appropriate scheme for you.

General or Supervised Division Specialist Division
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RCPI Professional Competence Schemes

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Specialist Division

Details of our six Professional Competence Schemes for doctors on the Specialist Division of the Medical Council Register.
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Institute of Medicine General Division

Details of the Institute of Medicine General Division Scheme, which is available for doctors in non-specialist or niche roles.
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Faculty of Paediatrics General Division

Details of the Faculty of Paediatrics General Division Scheme, which is open to doctors who hold Membership or Fellowship of the Faculty of Paediatrics, RCPI; Memberhip of RCPI; Membership of RCP UK; Membership of RCPCH UK, Diploma in Child Health, RCPI/RCST (DCH), Diploma in Paediatrics, RCPI, or working in the area of Paediatrics
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Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists General Division

Details of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists General Division Scheme, which is open for doctors who hold one of the following qualifications: Membership of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; RCPI Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI), Obstetrics and Gynaecology; or Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists UK (MRCOG).
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Faculty of Occupational Medicine General Division

Details of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine General Division Scheme, which is open for doctors who hold RCPI Licentiate, Membership or Fellowship in Occupational Medicine, or the UK equivalent.
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Faculty of Public Health Medicine General Division

Details of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine General Division Scheme, which is open for doctors who hold Membership or Fellowship of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine of Ireland, or the UK equivalent.
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Contact Us

We have a highly experienced Professional Competence support team. They are always happy to answer your questions and advise you on how to maintain Professional Competence. The fastest way to contact this department is by logging in to our support desk.

  • If you need help with your ePortfolio, we can arrange a convenient time to work with you to ensure your records are up to date.
  • If you need advice on how to apply for CPD approval for your event submit your event title and proposed date and we will talk you through what you need to do.
  • Contact the Professional Competence Team at professionalcompetence@rcpi.ie. If you would like a callback, please let us know the best time and phone number to call you. .
  • Alternatively, you might like to visit our Professional Competence FAQs