Categories of eligibility for the Specialist Division
Specialist registration is specifically for medical practitioners who have completed specialist training recognised by the Medical Council and can practise independently as a specialist. A number of eligibility categories are presently available for registration in the Specialist Division of the Register. While external agencies of the Council may advise the Medical Council on individual applications, the final decision on eligibility for registration in the Specialist Division of the Register lies with the Council. To view the decision-making process please click on the link below;
Decision making process.pdf
Graduated from Higher Specialist Training Programme in Ireland (Category A)
This category is for graduates of Higher Specialist Training Programmes supervised by postgraduate training bodies, who have completed satisfactorily higher specialist training and been awarded a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST) by that Training Body. For further information on Category A please click here.
Trained and / or Recognised as a Specialist in an EU Member State (Category B,C & D)
This category is for graduates of Higher Specialist Training programmes supervised by postgraduate training bodies in Member States who have been awarded a Certificate of Specialist Training; a Certificate of Acquired Rights; or are established and recognised as a specialist by the competent authority of a Member State. For further information on Category B, C & D please click here.
Medical Practitioners who have completed higher specialist training or equivalent and are not recognised under Categories A-D above (Category E)
Medical practitioners who do not meet the requirements for recognition of their specialist qualifications under the Directive must submit structured evidence of completion of their specialist training and experience, which will be referred to the relevant approved postgraduate training body in Ireland for assessment of the equivalence or otherwise of their specialist training and experience to that of a medical practitioner who completes an approved, structured training programme within the State, leading to the award of a CSCST or equivalent certificate. For further information on Category E please click here.
Additional Information