Doctor Survey 2010
What is the 'Medical Council Survey on Alignment to a Postgraduate Training Body 2010'?
The "Medical Council Survey on Alignment to a Postgraduate Training Body 2010" is a questionnaire that needs to be completed by all doctors registered with the Medical Council on the General and Specialist Divisions of the Register. Its aim is to inform the Council about doctors' registration with a Postgraduate Training Body if any and to assist the Council in successfully developing Professional Competence Schemes.
What is the purpose of the survey?
In order to maintain a comprehensive Register of Medical Practitioners, and to ensure that doctors are in compliance with Part 11 of the Medical Practitioners Act, 2007 and enabled to engage in Professional Competence activities, doctors must complete the questionnaire and advise Council which Post Graduate Training Body they are aligned with. If a doctor is not registered with a PGTB they must declare on the questionnaire which PGTB they feel would be most appropriate for their area of clinical practice.
Part 11 of the Medical Practitioners Act, 2007 requires the Medical Council to ensure the Professional Competence of all doctors. Part 11, Section 91 (1) states "It shall be the duty of the Council to satisfy itself as to the ongoing maintenance of the professional competence of registered medical practitioners". In order to ensure doctors are entered under the correct division and enabled to participate in appropriate Professional Competence schemes, we require all doctors on the Specialist and General Divisions of the Register to complete this short questionnaire.
Where can I find the questionnaire?
The most convenient way is to complete it online. A hard copy of the questionnaire has also been posted to you. If you prefer you can complete and return it to the Medical Council by post in the free-post envelope provided.
What information do I have to provide?
The questionnaire asks you to detail;
- Which Division of the Register you are registered in;
- If you are registered with a Postgraduate Training Body;
- Which Postgraduate Training Body you are Registered with, if any.
- If not, which Postgraduate Training Body you feel would be most appropriate to your area of practice
- The specialty in which you are practicing.
I am not registered to any Postgraduate Training Body. How can I get aligned with one?
If you are not registered with a Postgraduate Training Body, please contact the PGTB directly which you feel most appropriate to your area of practice. Please click here for contact details. If you require any further assistance or information please contact the Professional Competence Section of the Medical Council at 01-498 3136 or by email professionalcompetence@mcirl.ie
What will be done with the information provided?
The information provided by you will be retained for use by the Medical Council, for registration and other regulatory purposes and will only be released to a third party in order to fulfill our regulatory obligations.
I think you already have all this information about me on file. Why am I being asked to give you the same details again?
Maintaining accurate and up to date records of medical practitioners serves in the best interest of the profession and the public alike. We need to ensure the records held by the Medical Council are the most up to date, that’s why we ask you to complete this form. We appreciate the time taken to complete the questionnaire and thank you for your cooperation.
What happens if I don't feel comfortable enough to provide this information?
The Medical Practitioners Act, 2007 requires the Medical Council to establish and maintain a register of Medical Practitioners, this is a legal requirement, and therefore failure to complete this questionnaire may mean the information we have for you on file is insufficient thereby causing your registration details to be inaccurate.
Who do I contact with questions?
Should you have any questions concerning this questionnaire please contact the Questionnaire Hotline at 01-498 3195 or alternatively via e-mail at questionnaire@mcirl.ie.
What is the deadline for the questionnaire?
The questionnaire should be completed and returned to the Medical Council by 28th May 2010.