Renewing & Enrolling on the PCS
Are there different requirements for those on the Specialist Division and those on the General Division?
No. All registered medical practitioners are required to enrol on a Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) » read more
Do doctors on the Training Division of the Medical Council register need to enrol on a PCS?
No, engagement in training is considered continuous professional development and it is not necessary for trainees to enrol on a PCS. » read more
How does a General Division doctor enrol on a PCS?
If a doctor is registered on the General Division of the Register they should contact their Postgraduate Training Body to begin the process of enrolling in a Professional Competence Scheme. » read more
How does a Specialist Division doctor enrol on a PCS?
If a doctor is registered on the Specialist Division of the Register, they should contact their Postgraduate Training Body to begin the process of enrolment with a Professional Competence Scheme. » read more
How does the Medical Council know that a doctor is enrolled on the PCS?
When you are completing your annual Retention of Registration form with the Medical Council, you will be asked to give the name of the Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) on which you are enrolled and the date on which you paid your enrolment fee for that year. » read more
How much is the annual PCS enrolment fee?
The annual PCS fee is €240. » read more
How to see when the current PCS enrolment fee was paid
Go to www.icgp.ie/pcs » read more
What does enrolment on a Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) mean?
Irish professional competence schemes run from May 1 to April 30 annually. » read more
What is proof of enrolment for the current year of the ICGP PCS?
Your proof of enrolment on the current year of the scheme is your receipt, which is available to download from your ePortfolio » read more
What is the PCS Declaration on the Medical Council retention of registration form?
The Medical Council has requested that all doctors enrol on a professional competence scheme in advance of completing their annual retention of registration. » read more
