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Depending on where you trained and gained your experience, there are different routes on how you apply for registration with the Irish Medical Council.
Doctors trained in the EU/EEA
If you have trained in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you will be asked to create an account on the Irish Medical Council’s website.
You then need to complete an online application form and submit the following documents to support your application:
Doctors trained outside of the EU/EEA
If you have trained outside of the EU or EEA, you will need to have your medical education credentials verified through the Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC) before you can apply for registration with the Irish Medical Council. EPIC is hosted by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). You can use the portfolio to add your qualifications, training and registration which will enable you to apply for roles across the world.
Eligibility requirements:
The following supporting documents will be required:
Doctors who completed specialist training in the EU/EEA
If you have trained or are recognised as a specialist in the EU or EEA, you will have your qualifications automatically recognised by the Irish Medical Council. You will be asked to create an account on the Irish Medical Council’s website to complete an online application form. Please follow this link using route two of the application routes outlined.
The following list of supporting documents is required:
Doctors who completed specialist training outside of the EU/EEA
If you have either trained outside of the EU or EEA or have gained part of your training and experience in the EU or EEA, you will need to apply for specialist registration. Please follow this link using route three of the application routes outlined.
You will be asked to supply the following list of supporting documents:
Two days later we will follow up with a phone call and answer any queries you may have around registration. You will be advised to apply online immediately to avoid any delays and to start having your relevant documents translated and notarised. The documents must be notarised by an official public notary who will be asked to sign, date and stamp each copy. You can find example supporting documents here.
When all the relevant documents have been translated and notarised, we will ask you to scan and email them to us so we can verify that they are notarised correctly.
Once all the documents are accurate, we will ask you to submit them by registered post or courier to the Irish Medical Council. The registration process should take approximately eight weeks.
You will be notified when the Irish Medical Council receives your documents and when they begin assessing your application. Once they have reviewed your application, the Irish Medical Council will inform you of their decision. If your application has been successful, you will receive a Certificate of Registration which will be valid until the end of the registration year.
We will work closely with you to support you with your relocation and ensure the process runs smoothly.
We will advise which locations will be suitable, depending on your family situation and personal preferences. We will go through the cost of living and how it varies depending on the location you choose. We will provide you with a letter of employment required to open a bank account and to apply for your Personal Public Service (PPS) number, which will help you access public services in Ireland.
Upon arrival, we will meet you at the airport and welcome you to Ireland. We will take you to your place of work and help you settle in. Over the coming weeks we will contact you regularly to make sure you are enjoying your new role and life in Ireland.