Irish College of General Practitioners
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Other name | Irish College of General Practitioners |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1984 |
| Location | Hogan Place , , |
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| Website | http://www.icgp.ie |
The Irish College of General Practitioners (or ICGP), known since 2024 as the Irish College of GPs, is the recognised national professional body for general practice training in Ireland. Founded in 1984, it represents around 4,700 general practitioners in Ireland. The ICGP holds a yearly conference to discuss issues facing the medical profession in Ireland.
Purpose
The ICGP's main 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 council is the decision-making body of the ICGP. Every faculty has at least one representative on the council, with other places filled by election, co-option and ex officio appointment.[citation needed]
The ICGP board directs and integrates the work of the college's committees. This board consists of the officers of the college and the chairpersons of standing committees.[citation needed]
The college also has a network of 37 regional faculties. Every faculty is formally structured with its own bylaws, subject to approval by the council.[citation needed]
Notable members
- Tony Holohan - Former Chief Medical Officer for Ireland
References
- 1 2 Cahill, Niamh (5 May 2025). "Irish College of GPs makes historic move to new premises". The Medical Independent. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "History of General Practice". irishcollegeofgps.ie. ICGP. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
founded in 1984 [..and..] called The Irish College of General Practitioners [..] Earlier this year [2024], the College was rebranded and is now known as the Irish College of GPs
- ↑ "About Us - ICGP Web Site". icgp.ie. ICGP.
- ↑ Bowers, Shauna (17 May 2025). "Irish College of GPs conference hears 75% of members not taking new medical card patients". The Irish Times. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "Introducing the ICGP". icgp.ie. ICGP. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ↑ "New Chief Medical Officer appointed". Irish Medical Times. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
Dr. Holohan has the following qualifications [..] MICGP
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