Open letter to all doctors enrolled on our Professional Competence Schemes

Dear Doctor, I would like to advise that I have now taken over the role as Chair of Professional Competence Scheme for the CAI. Many thanks to Prof Griffin for his interim role in supporting PCS. As you know this year has been unprecedented and we are adapting to an ever-changing environment. The Medical Council have recognised the impact that Covid is having on doctors and have implemented interim guidelines for the 2020/2021 PCS year. These interim guidelines are outlined below for your information, however we would still encourage doctors to continue to record a minimum of 50 credits, where possible. • Doctors will not be required to record a clinical/practice audit for 2020/2021. • Doctors will be required to record 25 CPD credits, doctors will be permitted to record these credits in any CPD category (external, internal, personal, research/teaching). CPD targets for each category will not apply for 2020/2021. Please note: you are still required to retain your enrolment with your professional competence scheme for 2020/2021. In order to enrol for the 2020/2021 PCS year please see your college account for a copy of your invoice. If you have any queries regarding this please contact Rachael Kilcoyne at professionalcompetence@coa.ie Kind regards,

Prof Gerry Fitzpatrick Chair, Professional Competence