Clinical Sourse and Examination Refund Scheme for NCHDs (PDF, 391KB)

NCHD Training Supports Scheme (PDF, 668KB)

If you want to take leave of absence, retain training credit and return to the BST programme, this must be agreed in advance with your programme director and RCPI. Please contact Helpdesk@rcpi.ie for advice.

For further information, please read the Training Handbook for your programme. All BST Training Handbooks are available to download further down this page.

Guide to HSE National Supernumery Flexible Training Scheme (PDF, 948KB)

Application Form (Word, 82KB)

Job Sharing Policy (PDF, 183KB)

Job Sharing Application Form (Word, 27KB)

Post Re-Assignment Policy (PDF, 289KB)

Post Re-Assignment Application Form (Word, 27KB)

Grievance Procedures for Trainees (PDF, 182KB)

Disciplinary Procedures for Trainees (PDF, 232KB)

Equal Opportunity for Trainees (PDF, 182KB)

Appeals Policy: Postgraduate Training  (Word, 1.2MB)

Appeals Policy: Recruitment and Selection (Word, 1.1MB)

Anti-Bullying Policy (PDF, 304KB)      

RCPI Confidentiality Policy (PDF, 281KB)

Referral to the Health and Wellbeing Department (PDF, 322KB)

Remediation Policy (PDF, 309KB)

Returning to Training After a Long Absence Policy (PDF, 347KB)

Reasonable Adjustment (Disability) Policy (PDF, 214KB)

The entry requirements for BST programmes are:

• You must have completed your internship by the start date of the programme 
• You must be currently or previously registered on one of the divisions of the Irish Medical Council, or provide proof of eligibility for registration
• You must have proof of competency in the English language in line with HSE specifications (PDF, 506KB)

Places in BST are allocated in the first instance to applicants who, at the time of application, are citizens of Ireland or nationals of another Member State of the European Union, Stamp 4 Visa Holders and UK nationals. We are awaiting updated guidance from the HSE/NDTP on this process, and once we receive this it will be published here.

Read more about the Allocation of Places on Specialist Training Programmes (PDF, 623KB)

In addition, to be eligible for a place on the BST General Internal Medicine programme, you must be competent in:

• intravenous cannulation
• phlebotomy
• nasogastric tube placement

To submit an application, it is required to complete an online form through our official channels. Documents can be attached to the form; it is mandatory to attach those that demonstrate meeting the minimum admission requirements. Additionally, applicants may attach documents that strengthen their application. Applications can be saved as drafts and completed at a later time. Draft applications left incomplete by the deadline will not be considered.

Zoom drop-in sessions will be available close to the application period. These sessions will provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions and receive assistance with their applications

**PLEASE NOTE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ALL DOCUMENTS BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION. LATE DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED***

• Proof of Irish Medical Council registration / eligibility for registration
• Academic Transcript 
• Proof of English language competency
• Passport identity page
• Stamp 4 Residency Permit (if applicable to you – other types of Residency Permits do not need to be submitted)

There are three ways to confirm your eligibility for Irish Medical Council (IMC) registration:

• Submit your certificate of current or previous registration on one of the divisions of the IMC.
• If you are not currently and have never been registered on one of the divisions of the IMC, you may be considered automatically eligible for registration if you completed your medical degree in one of a list of EU countries. A list of eligible countries is available here. If your country is listed, your academic transcript which you are required to submit will confirm your medical degree was completed in that country.
• If you do not fall into either category 1 or 2 above, please contact the IMC and ask them to provide a letter confirming your eligibility for registration and submit this with your application.

Irish Medical Council

You may wish to support your application and gain additional marks by including evidence of some of the following:

• Professional qualifications/ education
• Audit experience
• Presentations
• Publications
• Abstract publications
• Evidence of Decile/Centile place (If your undergraduate University does not issue centile rankings, you can ask them to send you a letter stating this. This letter can then be uploaded in support of your application. Please note this is not mandatory.)

Research and Other Qualifications for BST Histopathology and BST Obstetrics and Gynaecology (PDF, 217KB)

Research and Other Qualifications for BST General Paediatrics (PDF, 219KB)

Research and Other Qualifications for BST General Internal Medicine (PDF, 213KB)

Interview Scoring Guidelines:

• BST General Internal Medicine (PDF, 132KB)
• BST General Paediatrics (PDF, 131KB)
• BST Obstetrics and Gynaecology (PDF, 132KB)
• BST Histopathology (PDF, 116KB)

Screening Criteria:

BST Histopathology Screening Criteria (PDF, 182KB)

MRCPI General Medicine Part I Written exam can be taken just six months after graduating from medical school. This allows you to get an early start on your medical career.

MRCPI General Medicine Part I Written exam can be taken just six months after graduating from medical school. This allows you to get an early start on your medical career.