Irish College of General Practitioners

The Irish College of General Practitioners or ICGP is the recognised national professional body for general practice training in Ireland. Founded in 1984,[1] it represents over 2,500 general practitioners in Ireland and elsewhere in the world.

Irish College of General Practitioners
TypePrivate
Established1984 (1984)
Address
4/5 Lincoln Place
,
Dublin
,
Ireland
CampusUrban
Websitehttp://www.icgp.ie

Purpose

The ICGP's activities include:

  • 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

The college is composed of a council, a board, and 37 regional faculties.

Council

The council is the decision-making body of the ICGP. Each faculty has at least one representative on the council, with other places filled by election, co-option and ex officio appointment.

Board

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.

Faculties

The college has co-ordinates a network of 37 regional faculties. Each faculty is formally structured with its own bylaws, subject to approval by the council.

Members

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.

Notable members

References
  1. "About Us - ICGP Web Site". www.icgp.ie.
  2. "New Chief Medical Officer appointed". imt.ie. 8 December 2008.
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