Overview
ICFP delivered by the RCPI Faculty of Occupational Medicine for sponsored international doctors (curriculum under review).
The programme
- Training type
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- Not stated on official page
- Start
- Not stated on official page
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- RCPI International Clinical Fellowship Programme
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the UAE; primary medical degree through English; structured internship; completed 4–5 year national residency with examinations (e.g. Saudi or Arab Board); at least one year post-residency experience in the chosen specialty; government sponsorship (self-sponsored candidates not accepted); IELTS Academic 7.0 (min 6.5 each domain) or OET B in all domains. Priority to MRCPI/MRCPUK holders. Relevant occupational medicine exposure and an accredited course (e.g. RCPI OM diploma) required; LFOM is a shortlisting criterion.
- International applicants
- Yes – designed for sponsored international doctors from the listed Gulf countries, who return to their home country on completion
- 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
- Not stated on official page
- Application method
- Online via RCPI 'Apply Now' / 'Register Your Interest' pages; enquiries to internationalaffairs@rcpi.ie
Funding
- Funding
- Government/home-body sponsorship required
Official sources
https://www.rcpi.ie/Learn-and-Develop/Training-Programmes/International/International-Clinical-Fellowship-Programme/Available-Programmes/International-Clinical-Fellowship-Programme-in-Occupational-Medicinehttps://www.rcpi.ie/Learn-and-Develop/Training-Programmes/International/International-Clinical-Fellowship-Programme
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