Irish College of General Practitioners
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1984 |
| Address | Hogan Place , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://www.icgp.ie |
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The Irish College of General Practitioners or ICGP is the recognised national professional body for general practice training in Ireland. Founded in 1984,[2] it represents around 4,700 general practitioners in Ireland.[1] The ICGP holds a yearly conference to discuss issues facing the medical profession in Ireland.[3]
Purpose
[edit | edit source]The ICGP's main activities include:[4]
- Teaching, training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Accreditation of the fourteen specialist training programmes in general practice.
- Conducting examinations for Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP).
- Promotion of continuing education, professional development and research.
- Practice management support through training, advice and consultancy.
- Promotion of general practitioner health.
- Public relations and interaction with the media on behalf of the profession.
- Give informed advice to its members and to the government.
Structure
[edit | edit source]Council
[edit | edit source]The council is the decision-making body of the ICGP. Every faculty has at least one representative on the council, with other places filled by election, co-option and ex officio appointment.[citation needed]
Board
[edit | edit source]The board directs and integrates the work of the college's committees. The board consists of the officers of the college and the chairpersons of standing committees.[citation needed]
Faculties
[edit | edit source]The college has a network of 37 regional faculties. Every faculty is formally structured with its own bylaws, subject to approval by the council.[citation needed]
Members
[edit | edit source]There are over 2,500 members and associates of the ICGP, including international members in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.[citation needed]
Notable members
[edit | edit source]- Tony Holohan - Former Chief Medical Officer for Ireland[5]
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External links
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