Irish College of General Practitioners | |
Native Name: | |
Type: | Private |
Address: | 4/5 Lincoln Place |
City: | Dublin |
Country: | Ireland |
Campus: | Urban |
Website: | http://www.icgp.ie |
The Irish College of General Practitioners or ICGP is the recognised national professional body for general practice training in Ireland. Founded in 1984,[1] it represents 2,807 general practitioners in Ireland.[2]
The ICGP's main activities include:[3]
The council is the decision-making body of the ICGP. Every faculty has at least one representative on the council, with other places filled by election, co-option and ex officio appointment.
The board directs and integrates the work of the college's committees. The board consists of the officers of the college and the chairpersons of standing committees.
The college has a network of 37 regional faculties. Every faculty is formally structured with its own bylaws, subject to approval by the council.
There are over 2,500 members and associates of the ICGP, including international members in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.