RCPI Collegiate Members

Meet the new Chair of the RCPI Trainees' Committee! Dr Cormac Kennedy, a third-year SpR in Clinical Pharmacology, took up the role of Chair at the Trainees’ Committee Annual General Meeting on 12 June 2018, taking over from Dr James Mahon.

In this interview, Cormac outlines his priorities for this committee, which has long been seen as the voice of Trainees in RCPI: https://www.rcpi.ie/news/releases/interview-with-the-new-chair-of-the-rcpi-trainees-committee/

Congrats to Cormac and all those elected to represent RCPI Trainees on this important committee, which is seen as the voice of Trainees in RCPI.

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'Su***de is preventable, but we have to stop with the secrecy and face up to what it is about being a doctor that can be so emotionally difficult.
Healers, after all, also need healing.'

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Wishing all our Trainees, Members and Fellows in Ireland a safe changeover on Monday 8th January and the best of luck to all those starting in new posts, new hospitals, relocating, etc - It's not easy!

Being a doctor can be hard work, both physically and emotionally. Remember, if you're struggling you can find advice and information about physician wellbeing on our website here https://www.rcpi.ie/physician-wellbeing/

We advise all doctors to monitor their physical and emotional wellbeing, and to seek assistance early if you have any concerns or feel you are experiencing significant stress. It is important to adhere to the medical advice and management plans of doctors who treat you. You have a responsibility to yourself, your family, your patients and the healthcare system to take good care of your health.