Overview
RCPI Faculty of Paediatrics programme offering sponsored international doctors structured clinical training in leading Irish hospitals across paediatric specialties including PEM, neonatology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, ID, respiratory and rheumatology.
The programme
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship
- Duration
- Varies by specialty: e.g. General Paediatrics and PEM up to 3 years; Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Allergy & Immunology, Developmental Paediatrics 2 years; Infectious Diseases and Respiratory 12-24 months; Rheumatology up to 3 years
- Start
- Not stated on official page
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- Not stated on official page
- Department
- Faculty of Paediatrics
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Primary medical degree taught in English; structured internship; at least one year post-residency experience in chosen specialty; completed 4-5 year national residency programme with exams (e.g. Saudi or Arab Board); eligible for Irish Medical Council Supervised Division registration; IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (6.5 each) or OET B
- International applicants
- Yes - programme is for international doctors who are citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the UAE; must be government-sponsored (self-sponsored candidates not accepted); MRCPI/MRCP UK holders given priority
- Visa support
- Not stated on official page
- Licence requirement
- Eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of Ireland (Supervised Division)
How to apply
- Deadline
- Not stated on official page
- Application method
- Not stated on official page
Funding
- Funding
- Government sponsorship required