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Cork Training Scheme

The Cork GP Training Scheme prepares future general practitioners for modern primary care by offering a diverse range of hospital posts and placements. Trainees also have the opportunity to attend specialist clinics on addiction services, homeless healthcare, and prison medicine. The scheme provides a dynamic learning environment, fostering empathy, adaptability, and real-world insight.

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Day Release Information


Location: St. Mary’s Health Campus, Gurranabraher Rd, Gurranabraher, Cork, TS3 V09X.

Days:  Years 1 & 2: Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.  

  Years 3 & 4: Wednesday morning and afternoon.

Hospital Sites & Locations

  • Cork University Hospital, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, Marymount University Hospital & Hospice, South Infirmary/Victoria University Hospital, St. Stephens Hospital. 

  • Mallow General Hospital, GP Sites (Counties covered): County Cork and environs. (Co. Kerry, Limerick, Waterford) 

  • Located primarily in County Cork, with some in Counties Kerry, Limerick and Waterford.