General Practitioner - 2 Year Pathway to Specialisation

Job Overview

This position offers experienced doctors with at least 36 months of General Practice or Family Medicine experience a structured two-year pathway to specialise in General Practice in Ireland. The programme is designed to facilitate progression toward specialist recognition and registration through a combination of clinical work and educational development.

Programme Highlights

• Practice in rural primary care clinics across Ireland, providing comprehensive patient care
• Engage in self-directed study with support from the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP)
• Prepare for and complete the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and Certificate of Knowledge Test (CKT)
• Upon successful completion, qualify to apply for specialist registration on the Irish Medical Council's General Practice Specialist Register

Eligibility Requirements

• Have at least 36 months of full-time, unsupervised General Practice or Family Medicine experience
• Experience must include managing both acute and chronic conditions across all age groups, ranging from newborns to elderly patients
• Experience in diverse settings, such as cruise ship medicine, is acceptable
• Experience excluded from the 36 months includes Emergency Medicine, walk-in GP clinics, out-of-hours services, Minor Injuries Units, and GP locum positions held as secondary jobs
• Eligible for General Registration with the Irish Medical Council
• Possess strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when working in new clinical environments

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for international medical graduates to gain recognition as General Practice specialists while acquiring valuable experience within Ireland's primary healthcare system. The role is based onsite in rural Irish GP clinics, contributing to community health.