The Irish College of General Practitioners or ICGP is the recognised national professional body for

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training in

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. Founded in 1984, it represents 2,807

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s in Ireland.

Purpose

The ICGP's main activities include: *

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and

education Education is the transmission of knowledge and skills and the development of character traits. Formal education occurs within a structured institutional framework, such as public schools, following a curriculum. Non-formal education als ...

at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. *

Accreditation Accreditation is the independent, third-party evaluation of a conformity assessment body (such as certification body, inspection body or laboratory) against recognised standards, conveying formal demonstration of its impartiality and competence to ...

of the fourteen specialist training programmes in general practice. * Conducting examinations for Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP). * Promotion of continuing education, professional development and research. * Practice management support through training, advice and

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. * Promotion of general practitioner health. *

Public relations Public relations (PR) is the practice of managing and disseminating information from an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) to the public in order to influence their perception. Pu ...

and interaction with the media on behalf of the profession. * Give informed advice to its members and to the government.

Structure

Council

The council is the decision-making body of the ICGP. Every faculty has at least one representative on the council, with other places filled by election, co-option and ''ex officio'' appointment.

Board

The board directs and integrates the work of the college's committees. The board consists of the officers of the college and the chairpersons of standing committees.

Faculties

The college has a network of 37 regional faculties. Every faculty is formally structured with its own

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, subject to approval by the council.

Members

There are over 2,500 members and associates of the ICGP, including international members in

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, the

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and

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Notable members

* Tony Holohan - Former Chief Medical Officer for Ireland

References

External links

ICGP Website
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