General Practitioner

International GP Opportunity – 2-Year Pathway to Specialist GP Registration in Ireland

Are you an experienced Family Medicine / General Practitioner trained outside Ireland and interested in progressing to EU/UK recognized Specialist GP Registration ?

Ireland offers a structured 2-year pathway for experienced international GPs / Family Medicine doctors to transition into Irish general practice while preparing for the MICGP examinations and entry to the Specialist Register .

You will work in a participating rural GP practice, supported by clinical mentorship, structured self-directed education, and protected learning provided by the Irish College of GPs.

What the programme offers

• A 2-year structured pathway in Irish general practice
• Employment within an established GP practice
• A dedicated GP trainer and clinical mentor
• Formal induction and ongoing professional development
• Preparation for MICGP examinations
• A clear route toward Specialist Medical Council Registration in the Division of General Practice in Ireland

Essential criteria

• Minimum 36 months of recent and relevant experience in Family Medicine / General Practice in a primary care setting
• Additional hospital experience including General Medicine and Paediatrics (minimum 3 months each)
• Eligibility for registration with the Irish Medical Council (General Division)
• Evidence of English language proficiency where required

This programme is designed for experienced GPs who are capable of practising independently in a community-based primary care setting and who are seeking a supported pathway to long-term practice in Ireland .

Important:

This is not a training programme , but a conversion pathway that recognises and values your existing Family Medicine experience .

Experience that is not counted as Family Medicine includes:

• Locum work
• Out-of-hours GP service work
• Emergency medicine
• Walk-in clinic work without continuity of care

Apply now with your CV clearly detailing your Family Medicine experience , including at least 36 months in primary care or on a cruise ship , and showing a minimum of 3 months hospital experience in both Paediatrics and Internal Medicine .

Feel free to register below , for our upcoming free webinar where we will be going into more detail

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If you would like to check your eligibility or learn more , Apply now or get in touch:

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