Reforming for Excellence! The RCPI changes...

The RCPI launched its second newsletter with a message from Dr. John Donohoe, the president of the RCPI. This is a quotation for collegiate members:

Benefits and Services Pack for Collegiate Members

Collegiate Membership entitles doctors to a range of services and benefits including:

Recording and monitoring of CME Eligible to participate in the Collegiate Members Committee Eligible to receive the College newsletter "RCPI Today" Access to The RCPI Online Medical Education Centre and Resource Centre Eligible to enter academic competitions Eligible to participate in Case Study Review Panel 20% discount on room hire of College’s conference and events centre, No. 6 Kildare Street. (20% discount on first booking; 10% discount on all bookings thereafter) 10% discount on College training courses 50% discount on Fellowship admission fees Use of meeting rooms at College’s administrative centre, Frederick House Free access to the Dun's Library for historical and genealogy research Listed in the College Directory of Collegiate Members Eligible to attend College formal events (Conferring and Admission Ceremonies, etc.)

From December 2008, Collegiate Members will also be provided with:

• Access to the RCPI Online Medical Education Centre
• Access to the RCPI Online Resource Centre
• The provision of a College email address - yourname@physicians.ie

The RCPI Online Medical Education Centre and Resource Centre will provide Collegiate Members with targeted on-line educational and training resources in the form of live and recorded webcasts, scientific meetings, tutorials and recommended reading, designed to promote self-directed learning.

Collegiate Members will also have access to the RCPI Online Medical Education Centre a private resource allowing online notification of Collegiate Members Committee meetings, distribution of minutes, meeting material and a tailored stream of related news and events (available in late 2008).

The College is committed to the further development and enhancement of these services.

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All the best to our wonderful RCPI...

Dr. Osama S.M. Amin