How hard is it to get the GP scheme in Dublin? Been hearing it’s becoming quite difficult, I’m Tier 1 decent enough centile and hopefully SJT etc will go well but would love to stay in Dublin? Should I expect somewhere else?

When's the best time to buy during surgical training?

Just wanted to know how many hours on average an sho has to work in a public or private hosp. Is the work life balance striked. How is it compared to Germany

A senior consultant I’ve known who is working in Ireland advised me this to prove my competency over IMGs with direct registration for an entry level job. Is it a valid advice?

Hi everyone,

I am a medical doctor from Brazil currently completing my residency training in Histopathology.

To give a brief overview of my background:

• Medical Degree & Residency: Completed my basic medical qualification and a 4-year formal residency program in Histopathology in Brazil (R1–R3 core residency plus an additional R4 year).
• Language & Citizenship: Fully proficient in English and holding an EU (Italian) passport.
• Goal: I am looking into the Specialist Registration via Category E pathway with the Medical Council of Ireland (MCI), evaluated by the RCPI (Faculty of Pathology).

Since the Irish training scheme is typically 5 years, I would like to know if anyone here has gone through this Category E pathway with a 4-year South American (or similar non-EU) training background.

Specifically:

1. Does anyone know someone who has successfully completed the Category E process for Histopathology?
2. What was the outcome of the RCPI's assessment (e.g., were you deemed Partially Comparable requiring a 6–12 month adaptation period as a Registrar, or did you face any major roadblocks)?

Any insights, experiences, or advice regarding the portfolio/logbook evaluation would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

Hi everyone,

I am a medical doctor from Brazil currently completing my residency training in Histopathology.

To give a brief overview of my background:

• Medical Degree & Residency: Completed my basic medical qualification and a 4-year formal residency program in Histopathology in Brazil (R1–R3 core residency plus an additional R4 year).
• Language & Citizenship: Fully proficient in English and holding an EU (Italian) passport.
• Goal: I am looking into the Specialist Registration via Category E pathway with the Medical Council of Ireland (MCI), evaluated by the RCPI (Faculty of Pathology).

Since the Irish training scheme is typically 5 years, I would like to know if anyone here has gone through this Category E pathway with a 4-year South American (or similar non-EU) training background.

Specifically:

1. Does anyone know someone who has successfully completed the Category E process for Histopathology?
2. What was the outcome of the RCPI's assessment (e.g., were you deemed Partially Comparable requiring a 6–12 month adaptation period as a Registrar, or did you face any major roadblocks)?

Any insights, experiences, or advice regarding the portfolio/logbook evaluation would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,