From 1st May 2025, a new revised Maintenance of Professional Competence (MPC) Framework Model has been introduced. Requirements for 2025 – 2026 PCS year are 50 cpd credits across four categories.
For doctors previously enrolled in the Professional Competence Scheme, we wish to inform you that your historical records have now been successfully migrated to theNew Portal.
The Medical Council recognise that periods of certified leave longer than three months may result in a doctor not being able to meet their obligations in relation to professional competence over that period.
Many of you have renewed your enrolment for 2025– 2026. For those of you who have still to renew your enrolment please note that if you are on the Medical Council Register - Supervised, General, or Specialist Register you are required to be enrolled in a Professional Competence Scheme and it is really important that you re-enrol.
You can sign in to your RCSI PCS portal on your smartphone and the mobile adapted version of PCS will open enabling you to view your details and upload activities.
A receipt can be accessed through the 'My Receipts' area of the PCS portal. This is your confirmation of enrolment on the Professional Competence Scheme.
Please note that enrolment for our 2025/26 CPD Support Scheme is now open. This year’s programme includes a wide range of courses for NCHD's in surgery and emergency medicine.
Applications for our PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety will close tomorrow, on 6 August. Our flexible programme is delivered 100% online, and attracts a wide range of healthcare professionals from around the world.
The 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety conference will bring together a community of Human Factors in Patient Safety advocates across Ireland and abroad. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights from Human Factors experts. The theme for this years conference is People in Patient Safety.
The RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) will host the Millin meeting Research symposium to share its vision for shaping the future of surgical research in Ireland.
Applications for the MRCS Part A in January 2026 are now open. Candidates sitting the MRCS Part A January 2026 Diet with RCSI will receive an array of resources to help you pass the examination.
Please note you can now register your interest for our online micro-credential “Clinicians as Educators – Effective Teaching Skills” for January 2026 intake.
