The Irish College of GPs welcomed its newest group of doctors on the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Rural GP Programme to a two-day induction on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 November 2026 in Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.

Dr Austin O’Carroll, Scheme Director of the North Dublin City Specialist Training Scheme in General Practice, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Irish Healthcare Awards and was named GP of the Year at the GP Buddy Awards.

A blended learning module developed by the Irish College of GPs in partnership with the Department of Social Protection was shortlisted for Healthcare Education Event of the Year at the Irish Healthcare Awards 2026.

Tomorrow, inductees of the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Rural GP Programme will gather at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise for a two-day event where they will learn about the programme and what they can expect. Ahead of this, we sat down with Dr Liaqat Ali to learn about his motivations for joining the programme, his journey to Irish general practice, and his advice for others considering the same path

This November, the Irish College of GPs’ Wednesday Webinar and Wellbeing & Lifestyle Medicine Webinar Series bring members another programme of clinical updates, expert insights and practical learning relevant to everyday general practice.

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