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Are you an ambitious doctor seeking the next step in your career?

International Residency Training Programme

The International Residency Training Programme (IRTP) is a three-year training programme developed by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) in conjunction with overseas partners to give you the opportunity to complete your core training in Ireland.

The Programme is fully delivered in Ireland, certified by RCPI, and recognised for registration purposes by our partners.

The IRTP is designed to train doctors in the secondary care and preventing adult and paediatric disease and illness in active clinical environments.

Successful completion of the IRTP with RCPI leads to:

  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI) in General Internal Medicine or Paediatrics
  • A Certificate of Achievement of Residency Training awarded by RCPI in your chosen specialty
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Dedicated to the Education and Training of Doctors

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies and professionalism throughout their working lives.

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Testimonials

Words of our alumni

Read what our Trainees say about the programme

Dr Abrar Jamal Al Waheed
Dr Abrar Jamal Al Waheed

Graduate of the International Clinical Fellowship Programme in Haematology, Saudi Arabia

"Being a Trainee with RCPI was a dream come true for me. One of the most important things I learned from being a Trainee in Ireland is how to improve doctor-patient communication.

If you want to understand the meaning of patient-centered care, just come here. There really is person-centered care and great doctor-patient communication, inside and outside the hospitals." 

Dr Yousef Alammari
Dr Yousef Alammari

Graduate of the International Clinical Fellowship Programme in Rheumatology, Saudi Arabia.

“The Irish training system is very strong. The senior doctors are experts in their specialty.

You get exposure to a wide variety of cases and opportunities to publish in well-known journals. It is a great experience.”

Dr Dalal Ali
Dr Dalal Ali

Graduate, International Clinical Fellowship Programme in Endocrinology, Oman

“The move to Ireland was a dream for me. I was so nervous in the beginning because I didn’t know what I would face.

I was moving my whole family here and it was made much easier with the help of the College. They linked us up with Castel Education who did an amazing job for literally everything.”