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Irish College of GPs in the news

Date: Friday 5 September 2025
News September Edition
Irish College of GPs in the news

General practice landscape is changing, but still at the centre of patient care, whether in a small rural town or a busy city suburb.
 This newly-published Irish Times article explores the evolving world of general practice, highlighting the transformation of GP surgeries, female-led practices, and international doctors enriching rural communities while maintaining patient care. Read more here.

Dr Lisa McNamee featured in the Irish Times in an article on Climate Change, while our International Medical Graduate programme got extensive coverage in the Farmer's Journal Country Living magazine, including our vice President, Dr Velma Harkins.

The well-known Ballyvaughan GP, Dr Liam Glynn, who's also Professor of General Practice at UL, was interviewed for a video that has been shortlisted for the ICCA World Impact Awards and will be screened at the World WONCA conference in Lisbon next week, highlighting rural general practice. Watch here.

Dr Joe Gallagher made very strong points about the importance of the CDM programme in a letter to the Irish Times.

This page will be regularly updated with the latest press releases and radio interviews relevant to the Irish College of GPs throughout September. Please revisit for the latest updates.

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