International Clinical Fellowship Programme in Rheumatology

Overview

A three-year RCPI clinical fellowship in rheumatology for government-sponsored international doctors, completed under leading consultant trainers in accredited Irish hospitals.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

3 years

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

RCPI Certificate of Achievement of Clinical Fellowship Training; curriculum approved by RCPI Institute of Medicine

Department

RCPI Institute of Medicine (training in HSE-accredited hospitals)

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Primary medical degree through English; structured internship; completed 4/5-year national residency programme and examinations (e.g. Saudi or Arab Board); at least one year post-residency experience in chosen specialty; IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (6.5 each) or OET B in all domains (mandatory after offer)

International applicants

Open only to citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE nominated and sponsored by their government body (per RCPI ICFP page)

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Must be eligible for registration with the Irish Medical Council (Supervised Division)

How to apply

Deadline

Recruitment currently closed; register interest via RCPI (as of page)

Application method

Application via RCPI Global Training and Partnerships (internationalaffairs@rcpi.ie)

Funding

Funding

Full government sponsorship required (covering fees and living expenses); self-sponsored candidates not eligible

Official sources