I am enrolled on a Professional Competence scheme, what's next?

Modified on Thu, 1 May, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Here are the six things you need to do to meet your Professional Competence requirements


1    Plan your activities for the year

2    Participate in and record CPD (Continuing Professional Development) activities

4    Map your activities to the 8 Domains of Good Professional Practice

5    Keep your ePortfolio for Professional Competence up to date

6    Keep your enrolment up to date


Safe Start - Are you new to medical practice in Ireland?

Safe Start was developed by the Medical Council of Ireland to help doctors who are new to Ireland.

It will help you understand the general requirements when practising here and how to deal with common clinical scenarios


Download the Medical Council "Safe Start" guide (PDF)

Visit the Medical Council "Safe Start" website


Will you be absent from practice during the coming Professional Competence year?

See What to do if you are absent from practice



There is more information on the Medical Council of Ireland website

The Medical Council of Ireland provides extensive information about Professional Competence.

Visit the Medical Council pages for Professional Competence 

 



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