GP IMG Rural GP programme (Irish College of GP's)

Job Title: GP Conversion Programme

Overview
Are you a doctor with 36 months of General Practice/Family Medicine experience? This is your opportunity to join a structured 2-year GP conversion programme in Ireland, designed to provide you with a recognised Family Medicine specialisation and global career opportunities.

Programme Highlights

• Work in rural Irish GP clinics, delivering high-quality patient care

• Undertake self-directed learning with the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP)

• Complete CCT and CKT examinations

• On successful completion, become eligible to apply for the Irish Medical Council Specialist Register in General Practice - a qualification respected worldwide

Eligibility Criteria
Your 36 months of GP/Family Medicine experience is recognised if you have:

• ✅ Delivered unsupervised, full-time patient appointments in a primary care setting

• ✅ Managed both acute and chronic illnesses

• ✅ Provided care for patients across all age groups - from newborns to older adults

• ✅ Worked in diverse settings, including cruise ship medicine (experience can be included)

Experience Not Counted:

• ⛔ Emergency Medicine

• ⛔ Walk-in GP clinics

• ⛔ Out-of-hours service

• ⛔ Minor Injuries Units

• ⛔ GP locum work as a secondary job

Other Requirements

• ✅ Eligible for General Registration with the Irish Medical Council

• ✅ Strong spoken and written communication skills

• ✅ Flexibility and adaptability in new clinical environments

Why Join?
This programme offers international doctors a unique pathway to specialist recognition in General Practice, while gaining valuable clinical experience in Ireland's community-based healthcare system.

Interested?
Apply now to take the next step in your GP career.