Professional Competence Scheme
All doctors are legally obliged to maintain their professional competence by enrolling in professional competence schemes and following requirements set by the Irish Medical Council.
RCSI is responsible for operating the scheme for surgeons and doctors working in surgery and emergency medicine.
New PCS requirements (1 May 2025 – 30 April 2026)
The Medical Council announced new requirements for the maintenance of professional competence (MPC) starting 1 May 2025. To support these changes, RCSI has updated the Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) Portal which is designed to help you record your CPD activity to meet the annual PCS requirements.
Accessing the new PCS Portal
If you are registered on the specialist, general or supervised divisions of the Medical Council Register in Ireland, you are required to enrol in a Professional Competence Scheme.
EnrolIf you are already enrolled in the Professional Competence Scheme and wish to record your CPD activity you can do so by logging in below.
Sign inAccess to the old PCS portal is still available until 30 May 2025 to upload your CPD activity for 1 May 2024 – 30 April 2025 and download your Statement of Participation. This portal will close 30 May 2025 and your data will be migrated to the new PCS portal.
Log in now Log in nowIf you are on the Irish Medical Council register and practising for more than 30 days a year in Ireland, you are required to enrol in a PCS, engage in CPD activity, and record/retain documentation relating to CPD activities. Learn more by downloading our guide.
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