The RPL requirements for the 2024 recruitment process are outlined below.
As part of the 2024 GP training application, applicants with appropriate qualifications in Medicine, Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine will be able to apply for RPL. The criteria for each are outlined below.
Please note: Recognition of Prior Learning option is open to applicants who do/will meet and can provide evidence of all the criteria outlined below, by commencement of GP training – Monday, 8 July 2024.
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Have successfully completed Basic Specialist Training in Medicine with the Royal College of Physician Ireland (RCPI) and completed all appropriate assessments (MRCPI Examinations Part I & Part II - Written & Clinical), by commencement of GP training – Monday, 8 July 2024.
For the 2024 intake, the ICGP will recognise block of training amounting to one academic year (July –July) for RPL in Medicine. This will allow applicants who are successful in obtaining RPL Medicine to have a full year of training recognised, shortening training from 4 years to 3 years.
Have successfully completed Basic Specialist Training in Paediatrics with the Royal College of Physician Ireland (RCPI) and completed all appropriate assessments (MRCPI Examinations Part I & Part II - Written & Clinical), by commencement of GP training – Monday, 8 July 2024.
For the 2024 intake, the ICGP will recognise a block of training amounting to one academic year (July –July) for RPL in Medicine. This will allow applicants who are successful in obtaining RPL Paediatrics to have a full year of training recognised, shortening training from 4 years to 3 years.
Have successfully completed Core Specialist Training in Emergency Medicine with the Royal College of Surgeons and completed all appropriate assessments (MRCEM Primary, MRCEM Intermediate SBA and MRCEM OSCE), by commencement of GP training – Monday, 8 July 2024.
For the 2024 intake, the ICGP will recognise block of training amounting to one academic year (July –July) for RPL in Emergency Medicine. This will allow applicants who are successful in obtaining RPL Emergency Medicine to have a full year of training recognised, shortening training from 4 years to 3 years.
Required Supporting Documentation:
RPL application does not automatically confer eligibility for a right to either RPL or a place on a GP Training Programme nor will it have an effect on your scheme preference already submitted. RPL offers will be made on the basis of training schemes, ability to accommodate RPL and candidate rank. Please note that all RPL decisions are final and are not open to appeal.
The ICGP will facilitate an adaptation period (RPL Catch-Up Course) and increased minimum attendance at day release to compensate for 'day release' content missed by the candidate. Engagement with this adaptation is mandatory for RPL trainees.
Successful RPL applicants may be required to submit any relevant evidence of formative assessment and educational activities including Logbooks material detailing competency-based learning outcomes achieved and individual post assessments for relevant hospital posts to the training scheme in a timely manner.
If you have a query in relation to Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please contact gptraining@icgp.ie
The ICGP reserves the right to revert back to the applicant should further information be required.
Please note that the knowing provision of incorrect, inaccurate or deliberately misleading information will result in the immediate rejection of your RPL application without leave to reapply. Selection will be made on information and material provided during this process by the applicant and reference will NOT be made to your main application for a GP Training Place by the interviewers.Please note that the knowing provision of incorrect, inaccurate or deliberately misleading information will result in the immediate rejection of your RPL application without leave to reapply. Selection will be made on information and material provided during this process by the applicant and reference will NOT be made to your main application for a GP Training Place by the interviewers.
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