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RCPI Trainees’ Committee

Shape the future of your training and education

The RCPI Trainees' Committee is the ‘voice’ of Trainees in RCPI. We represent Trainees on College Council, the Advisory Committee and the Examinations Committee. We are also actively involved in the Steering Group for Retaining Medical Talent in Ireland, the EU Working Time Directive and numerous other working groups.

The RCPI Trainees' Committee has always had an active interest in postgraduate specialist training and acts as an important interface between Trainees and RCPI. Our goal is to represent Trainees’ interests and work towards improving training.

We are also responsible for the organisation of the following awards and prizes:

  • The Corrigan Medal
  • The David Mitchell Award
  • The William Stokes Award
  • The Kate McGarry Prize
  • The Trainer of the Year Award

Find out more about the Trainee Awards here.

Update: Congratulations to all the winners from the National Education Day For Doctors In Training.

We had a wonderful day on 20 May 2022 celebrating and showcasing the amazing research from RCPI trainees. It was great to get back to in-person events.
Meet our newest award winners here.

Trainees Committee AGM 30 June 2022

This year's Trainees Committee AGM took place as a hybrid event.  Several announcements were made on the day including:
• The winner of the Trainer Of The Year Award - Congratulation to Dr Mendinaro Imcha!
• The winner of the Kate McGarry prize - Congratulations Dr Aaron Duncan!
• The newly elected Trainees Committee members - please see new members listed below.

Who is on the RCPI Trainees' Committee 2022/23?

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View a list of the 2022/23 members of the Trainees' Committee

2022-2023 Trainees' Committee Roles

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Click here for an overview of each of the roles on the Committee.

The Trainees’ Committee is an essential conduit for communication between Trainees and the College. We advocate for Trainee interests in the College while disseminating RCPI's key messages and information to Trainees. We influence decisions at the highest levels in RCPI and ensures that the ideal of world-class medical training is to the forefront of the College's agenda.

Dr Lucy Geraghty

Chair of the RCPI Trainee Committee

Who can join the RCPI Trainees' Committee?

The following doctors can join the Trainees' Committee:

  • Trainees in Basic Specialist Training
  • Trainees in Higher Specialist Training

How to Join

The RCPI Trainees' Committee recruits new members each year. New members are voted in by Trainees.

Next election process will happen in April/May 2023

If you’re interested in getting involved or would just like further information, please get in touch by emailing us. 

President, Prof Mary Horgan, on the integral role of the Trainees' Committee

Contact us

If you would like to join the RCPI Trainee Committee or find out more, please get in touch!

RCPI Trainees' Committee

Tel: +353 1 863 9700

The RCPI Trainees' Committee (formerly known as the Collegiate Members Committee) is the longest-running Trainee committee in RCPI. We are always looking for more Trainees and Collegiate Members to get involved and become part of a group that can really make a difference.