College News
Memorial Service
On 24th January 2024, I attended the Memorial Ceremony in the Unitarian Church on St. Stephen’s Green which followed the Council meeting earlier that morning. The Memorial Ceremony has been running for many years. During Covid, it was virtual, and a legacy of that...
Patient Information Videos
This Patient Information video series is a resource to support patients who need advice on women’s health issues and to empower them in advance of visiting their GP so they know what to expect in a consultation. After a consultation, a GP may also share a link to the...
PRESS RELEASE Survey shows 96% of GP graduates working in general practice on graduation
Survey shows vast majority of GP recent graduates planning to stay in Ireland, with 96% working in general practice on qualification. Big expansion in GP training numbers to address GP shortages. (11th March 2024. Embargo 12 noon) The survey of the career...
ICGP celebrates women in leadership on International Women’s Day
Irish College of General Practitioners recognises and celebrates the role of its women leaders on International Women’s Day. (8th March 2024) The Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) is the professional body for general practice in Ireland. The ICGP is the...
PRESS RELEASE New guides for GPs on Reproductive Health published
New educational resources for GPs in management of Contraception and Fertility published by the Irish College of General Practitioners on International Women’s Day (8th March 2024). Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) provide extensive guidance to GPs in line with...
A day in the life of the College President…Dr Eamonn Shanahan
President’s Blog 2023 – 2024 IMO Doolin Memorial Lecture 2023 On 2nd December, I attended two functions. Firstly, I met with colleagues from the IMO for their annual Doolin Memorial Lecture in RCSI. The President of the IMO, Dr John Cannon, who recently graduated...
PRESS RELEASE ICGP announces initiatives to help ease rural GP shortages.
Irish College of General Practitioners announces initiatives to help ease rural GP shortages. Training body for GPs welcomes Government supports and resources for rural general practice. For immediate release 21 February 2024 The Irish College of General...
PRESS RELEASE ICGP attend Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying
Irish College of General Practitioners presents before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying today (28 November), in relation to safeguarding medical professionals. ICGP shares perspectives of members on safeguarding both patients and medical professionals...
PRESS RELEASE GPs urge public to get vaccinated as respiratory illnesses rise
GPs urge public to get their winter vaccines as incidence of respiratory illness grows. Free vaccines available for target groups for COVID-19, adult 'flu and needle-free nasal childhood 'flu. GPs remind public that antibiotics do not work for flu symptoms. ...
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