Frequently Asked Questions
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GP Training Recruitment 2012
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Please browse our list of frequently asked questions below.
If there are any specific questions concerning the process that have not been addressed, please email janet.stafford@icgp.ie.
Q. Do I need to be registered with the Irish Medical Council on date of application?
A. Applicants must be registered on the trainee or general division of the register on the date of application. » read more
Q. How can payment be made?
A. Payment can only be made online using Credit/Laser cards. Payment must be made at time of application. » read more
Q. How many of the schemes can one apply for?
A. Each applicant may apply to 4 schemes in order of preference. It is recommended that you put down more than one in case you do not get your first preference. » read more
Q. How will I know if I am called for interview?
A. Notification of interviews will be made available online to applicants using their ID and PIN number on the 2nd February, 2011. » read more
Q. I do not have a Medical Council number and the system will not let me proceed. What do I do?
A. You must apply to the Medical Council for registration. In the interim you must indicate that your application for registration with the Medical Council is pending and insert the reference number which will be on the correspondence from the Medical Council. » read more
Q. Is it possible to change my choice of programme after I have submitted my application?
A. It is possible to change your choice of programme after you have submitted your application but this will only be possible after interview stage when a change of mind form will be issued to you. » read more
Q. Is there an application fee?
A. A fee of €80 will be charged. This is to cover administration costs. » read more
Q. Is there any facility to transfer from one programme to another mid-way through training?
A. There is currently no process to facilitate a transfer from one programme to another once you have accepted an offer of a training programme. » read more
Q. Is there any other documentation that I will be required to submit?
A. Yes, further documentation will only be requested if called for interview. Please DO NOT submit this with your application as you will be required to bring this to interview. » read more
Q. What if I do not have full registration with the Medical Council at the time of application?
A. If you are not currently registered with the Medical Council of Ireland you must apply for registration. For further details on this process see https://www.medicalcouncil.ie/Registration/. » read more