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| Website | http://www.icgp.ie |
The Irish College of General Practitioners or ICGP is the recognised national professional body for general practice training in Ireland. Founded in 1984, [1] it represents 2,807 general practitioners in Ireland. [2]
The ICGP's main activities include: [3]
The council is the decision-making body of the ICGP. Every faculty has at least one representative on the council, with other places filled by election, co-option and ex officio appointment.[ citation needed ]
The board directs and integrates the work of the college's committees. The board consists of the officers of the college and the chairpersons of standing committees.[ citation needed ]
The college has a network of 37 regional faculties. Every faculty is formally structured with its own bylaws, subject to approval by the council.[ citation needed ]
There are over 2,500 members and associates of the ICGP, including international members in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.[ citation needed ]
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