RCPI Collegiate Members

Meet the new Chair of the RCPI Trainees' Committee! Dr Cormac Kennedy, a third-year SpR in Clinical Pharmacology, took up the role of Chair at the Trainees’ Committee Annual General Meeting on 12 June 2018, taking over from Dr James Mahon.

In this interview, Cormac outlines his priorities for this committee, which has long been seen as the voice of Trainees in RCPI: https://www.rcpi.ie/news/releases/interview-with-the-new-chair-of-the-rcpi-trainees-committee/

Congrats to Cormac and all those elected to represent RCPI Trainees on this important committee, which is seen as the voice of Trainees in RCPI.

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Post CSCST Fellowship Training RCPI & HSE NDTP are seeking applications from suitable candidates for the Aspire Fellowships

RCPI announces two new awards in tribute to Dr Kathleen Lynn and Dr Dorothy Stopford Price The awards, announced on International Women’s Day are for contributions to population health and paediatrics

We have issued a joint statement with the RCPI Trainees' Committee (pictured) in light of issues arising from the outcome of the recent case in the UK against Dr Bawa Garba. Dr James Mahon, SpR and Chair of the RCPI Trainees’ Committee, said, “We work in systems that are frequently under severe pressures and under-resourced from a staffing, funding and infrastructural perspective. Despite often unsafe working environments, trainee doctors, who are at the frontline of acute medical care, continue to provide essential care to sick patients. We strive to achieve the highest possible standard of care for the people of Ireland. In our view, the College stands united with its trainees, in that a single trainee should not be held accountable for major systematic failures."

Read the full joint statement here:
https://www.rcpi.ie/news/releases/royal-college-of-physicians-of-ireland-to-review-protocols-for-trainees-in-light-of-dr-bawa-garba-case/

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Dr. Conor Malone on Twitter “NDTP has announced funding for new, innovative post-CCST fellowships. This is a great opportunity to create world-class training programmes in Ireland. Check out https://t.co/KuzEfZ5SbZ for more information ”

'Su***de is preventable, but we have to stop with the secrecy and face up to what it is about being a doctor that can be so emotionally difficult.
Healers, after all, also need healing.'

What I’ve learned from my tally of 757 doctor suicides There are some fixable explanations for the high rate for physicians and medical students.

Wishing all our Trainees, Members and Fellows in Ireland a safe changeover on Monday 8th January and the best of luck to all those starting in new posts, new hospitals, relocating, etc - It's not easy!

Being a doctor can be hard work, both physically and emotionally. Remember, if you're struggling you can find advice and information about physician wellbeing on our website here https://www.rcpi.ie/physician-wellbeing/

We advise all doctors to monitor their physical and emotional wellbeing, and to seek assistance early if you have any concerns or feel you are experiencing significant stress. It is important to adhere to the medical advice and management plans of doctors who treat you. You have a responsibility to yourself, your family, your patients and the healthcare system to take good care of your health.

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We held three MRCPI conferring ceremonies in No.6 Kildare Street on Thursday 7 December 2017, and welcomed 190 new Members to RCPI. As always, it was lovely to meet our new Members and their families, who travelled from far and wide to receive their hard-earned MRCPI diplomas. Congratulations to our newest Members and well done on reaching this milestone in your careers!