HSE-CPSP Postgraduate

Scholarship Programme

2 year exchange training

Program in Ireland
July 2017

The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan has entered into an agreement with
the HSE (Health Service Executive) and the Forum of Postgraduate Training Bodies in
Ireland to offer a postgraduate scholarship programme.

The purpose of this agreement is to permit Pakistani graduates to complete part of their
training in Ireland. As part of this training, successful candidates will be supported in the
ongoing development of their knowledge base and the enhancement of their medical
skills and competencies within their chosen specialty. They will have direct exposure to
the health system in Ireland and an opportunity to learn about alternative approaches to
delivery of healthcare services.

Training is available in the specialties of Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, General

Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery.
Structured training will be provided for 2 years in these specialties and this training will be
recognized for training by the CPSP. (Additional details for each programme are outlined
below.)

This scholarship aligns with the World Health Organization’s Global Code of Practice on
the Recruitment of International Health Personnel and has won international acclaim as
an example of best practice in Code Implementation. Following the 2-year scholarship,
candidates must return to complete their exams and training in Pakistan and not seek
further employment in Ireland for a minimum of 12 months after completion of the
programme.

Under the terms of the scholarship, successful candidates will be awarded a bursary
which will cover the costs of return travel to Ireland, registration with the Medical Council
in Ireland, and accommodation and induction on arrival in the country. On

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 commencement in post, candidates will be remunerated and employed under national
terms and conditions as applicable to doctors employed in Irish hospital services.
The selection process will be based on initial shortlisting of candidates based on
application, followed by interview for final recommendations.

Candidates will need to meet general eligibility criteria at time of application in addition to
some specialty specific requirements as outlined below. This programme is not open to
4th/final year CPSP trainees.

In the event of being successful, candidates should also be aware of additional

requirements to be met within a short timeframe – see details below.

General Eligibility Requirements

At time of application, applicants must meet all of the Scholarship general eligibility
requirements.
These include:

1. Have completed a house job of minimum 1 year, comprising

 Minimum 3 months medicine
 Minimum 3 months surgery
2. Have permanent registration with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council.
3. Be eligible for registration with the Irish Medical Council.
4. Each applicant must submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing
System Academic Test) Certificate demonstrating an overall band score of 7.0 and a
minimum score of 6.5 in each of the four domains - reading, writing, listening and
speaking - on the academic test. The test must be undertaken no more than two
years prior to the date of it being submitted to the relevant Irish postgraduate training
body. Results from more than one test sitting will not be allowed to be amalgamated.
5. Must have successfully passed their Intermediate Module Exam (IMM).
6. Will be required to maintain online record of their Clinical Experience.
7. Will need to be in a position to avail of this scheme for a period of two years,
commencing in post on 10 July 2017.
8. Must return to Pakistan on completion of the 2-year scholarship and not seek
further employment in Ireland for a minimum of 12 months after completion of the
programme.
9. Would complete training in Pakistan, having received CPSP recognition for two

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years of training in Ireland.
10. Be eligible to take the FCPS-2 examination provided all other conditions (viz.
dissertation) have been fulfilled.
Specialty Specific Requirements
Those wishing to opt for the specialty of Emergency Medicine should:
1. Understand the specialty of Emergency Medicine and be fully committed to
entering the CPSP training scheme in this specialty. Candidates demonstrating
evidence of commitment to the specialty by having relevant clinical experience,
relevant courses, audit and research will be prioritised.
2. Have completed 2 years post internship/house job experience in clinical posts that
involved exposure to acute surgical and medical admissions and emergency
presentations. This experience must have been gained in recognised teaching
hospitals accredited by the CPSP.
3. At time of commencement in Ireland candidates must be enrolled on the CPSP
Emergency Medicine programme.
4. Prior to commencing the programme in Ireland, candidates are required to have
spent a minimum of 12 months in one of the following hospitals accredited for
Emergency Medicine training by the CPSP:
Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad or Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi.

Those wishing to opt for the specialty of Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive
Care Medicine should:
1. Have passed the Intermediate Module of the specialty applied for (i.e. for
Anaesthesia)
2. Meet additional minimum requirements specific to applicants for Training in
Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine.
Minimum requirements:
1. Pass first part of FCPS examination in Anaesthesia (not MCPS).
2. Two years Anaesthesia training inside the FCPS training programme.
3. Four months continuous exposure (or the equivalent of 4 months in smaller
blocks) to Obstetric Anaesthesia, to include general Anaesthesia for
procedures during pregnancy and caesarian section.
4. 2 months continuous exposure (or the equivalent of 2 months in smaller
blocks) to Paediatric Anaesthesia for children 2 years of age and upwards,
with an emphasis on ENT procedures.

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Desirable:
 2 months continuous exposure (or the equivalent of 2 months in smaller blocks)
to Intensive Care Medicine.

Those wishing to opt for the specialty of General Internal Medicine should:
1. Have passed the Intermediate Module for General Internal Medicine.
2. Have completed 2 years post-internship/house job experience in clinical posts
that involved exposure to acute admissions and emergency presentations in General
Internal Medicine.

Those wishing to opt for the specialty of Paediatrics should:

1. Have passed the Intermediate Module of the specialty applied for (i.e. for
Paediatrics).
2. Have completed 2 years post-internship/house job experience in clinical posts that
involved exposure to acute admissions and emergency presentations in General
Paediatrics.
3. Have a minimum of 12 months experience in an accredited CPSP Hospital in
Pakistan for Paediatrics.

Those wishing to opt for the specialty of Obstetrics/Gynaecology should:

1. Have passed the Intermediate Module of the specialty applied for (i.e. for Surgery).
2. Have completed 2 years post-internship/house job experience in clinical posts that
involved exposure to acute admissions and emergency presentations in
Obstetrics/Gynaecology.

Those wishing to opt for the specialty of Ophthalmology should:

1. Have passed the Intermediate Module of the specialty applied for (i.e. for
Ophthalmology).
2. Have completed 2 years post internship/house job experience in clinical posts that
involved exposure to acute surgical and medical admissions and emergency
presentations.

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 Those wishing to opt for the specialty of Psychiatry should:
1. Have passed the Part 1 and Intermediate Module for FCPS in Psychiatry.
2. Have completed 2 years post internship/house job experience in clinical posts that
involved exposure to acute admissions and presentations in Psychiatry.

In the event of progressing through the initial shortlisting stage, candidates will need to have
evidence that he/she:
1. Demonstrates proficiency in the English language, in addition to the IELTS requirement.
This will be assessed at interview stage.
2. Has travel documents (valid passport and CNIC in hand for travel by June 2017) to be
registered for the July 2017 session. Passport must be valid for 12 months upon entry to
Ireland, i.e. July 2018.
3. Is able to provide a Police Security Clearance Certificate at the time of visa application.
4. The Medical Council will require all applicants for registration who qualified outside of the
European Union (EU)/ European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland to have their medical
education credentials primary source verified in advance of making their application for
registration. The Medical Council is collaborating with the Educational Commission for
Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) to incorporate ECFMG’s Electronic Portfolio of
International Credentials (EPIC) into the process for assessing the medical qualifications of
graduates of medical schools located outside of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland. Specific
instructions for the new process will be provided on both the Medical Council’s website and
the EPIC website http://www.ecfmgepic.org/
5. Can provide complete and accurate documentation to the Irish Medical Council by the
required deadline – www.medicalcouncil.ie

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 Applications must be submitted by Friday, 02 December, 2016 to:

Anna Peter, Deputy Manager, President Secretariat,

College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan,
7th Central Street, Defence Housing Authority, Phase 11
Karachi – 75500, Pakistan. E-mail: [email protected]
Contact No: 021-35887111

NOTE: IT IS REGRETTED THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE

PROCESSED.

Shortlisting will conclude in December 2016 with successful candidates attending interviews
during 4 – 13 January 2017 (via Skype) in each of the CPSP Regional centres. Interview
results will be announced at the end of January 2017.

Successful candidates will be expected to arrive in Ireland no earlier than Sunday 2 July 2017
in order to attend the mandatory induction programme. There are no exceptions to this.
Successful candidates must commit to the full two years of this programme.

The information below provides further detail of the training programmes in the individual
specialties. For information related to the Health Services in Ireland, terms and conditions of
employment or other contractual queries please contact [email protected]

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 Particulars of the two-year programme

Surgery
The Surgical programme will be administered by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. It
will include clinical placements in hospital posts and will also include a structured education
programme delivered in the College to include simulation based technical skills training and
Human Factors training. Successful applicants will be awarded posts in HSE hospitals rotating
through a minimum of two hospitals during their time in Ireland. They will receive direct training
and supervision in appropriate surgical sub-specialties by Consultant trainers affiliated to the
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Rotations in the programme will be as follows:

Year 1: 6 months in Trauma and Orthopaedics/ 6 months General Surgery

Year 2: General Surgery

In addition to clinical experience and in-house hospital training programmes, successful

candidates will have an opportunity to access structured training in the Royal College of
Surgeons in Ireland. Examples of these courses include:

Human Factors and Patient Safety:

Patient Safety in hospital practice

Personal and Professional Development for Surgeons
Leadership skills for Surgeons
Communication Challenges with Doctors in the Hospital
Stress Management
Conflict Resolution

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 Particulars of the two-year programme

Surgery

Surgical Technical Skills:

Supervised courses in Surgical Skills Laboratory

Basic and Advanced Surgical Techniques
Vascular Surgery Techniques
Laparoscopic Surgery Techniques
Endoscopic Surgery Techniques
Orthopaedic Surgery Casting
Upper and Lower GI Surgery

Further information is available on the Royal College of Surgeons website www.rcsi.ie or by sending
specific queries to [email protected]

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

123 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel: +353 1402 2719

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Emergency Medicine

The Emergency Medicine Programme will be administered by the Irish Committee for Emergency
Medicine Training.

Successful candidates will spend two years training in Emergency Medicine (EM), based in
Emergency Departments (EDs) which are recognized for EM training by the Irish Committee for
Emergency Medicine Training.

Training will be delivered through:

 Clinical exposure to the broad spectrum of Emergency Medicine presentations in major
Emergency Departments
 Supervision, mentorship and appraisal by Consultant trainers
 Weekly protected time for teaching
 Facilitation in clinical audit

Participation in the Emergency Medicine Professional Development Programme including

workshops on:
 Early management of the trauma patient.
 Resuscitation room medicine.
 Emergency airway management.

 Emergency medicine ultrasonography

 Human factors in medicine

Facilitation in accessing and attending Life Support and other relevant postgraduate courses.

Further information is available from the website or by sending specific queries to:
Emergency Medicine Training Office
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
123 St. Stephens Green,
Dublin 2, Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 402 2240 Email: [email protected]

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Anaesthesia

The Training Programme in Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine will be
administered by the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland.
www.anaesthesia.ie.

Programme:
Successful applicants will be awarded posts in Health Service Executive hospitals under the
direct supervision of Consultant Anaesthetists affiliated to the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland.
All applicants will rotate through a minimum of two hospitals during their time in Ireland. This will
allow for greater clinical exposure and access to and knowledge of anaesthesia practices
including Intensive Care & Pain Medicine.

As well as exposure to modern anaesthesia techniques, agents and equipment, and team based
working, postholders will be required to participate in in-hospital education programmes. They will
also have the opportunity to attend a central programme of education organised by the College of
Anaesthetists and subsidised by the HSE, an example of which are shown below:

Introduction to Anaesthesia
A two day course for doctors commencing anaesthesia for the first time, or for the first time in
Ireland, outlining the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the practice of basic
anaesthesia.

Advanced Vascular Access

A one day course on the knowledge, skills and complications involved in providing vascular
access beyond peripheral venous cannulation.

Echocardiography Workshop
A one day course on echocardiography as applied to Anaesthesia practice.

Anaesthesia
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Ultrasound Workshop
A one day course on Ultrasound Techniques used in anaesthesia practice

Anaesthesia Emergencies Simulation

A simulation course covering anaesthetic emergencies arising from environmental problems

Professionalism in Practice

A 1 day course covering ethical and legal topics.

Doctors will also have the opportunity and will be strongly encouraged to attend the following
meetings:

Irish Congress of Anaesthesia Annual Meeting

Intensive Care Society of Ireland Annual Meeting
Pain Faculty Annual Scientific Meeting
Autumn College Lecture
Winter College Lecture
Core Topics Day.

Finally, doctors working within this programme will also have access to the College’s extensive
Online Learning Environment.

Further information is available on the College Website at www.anaesthesia.ie or by contacting

Ms Maria Golden at email address [email protected]

College of Anaesthetists of Ireland,

22 Merrion Square North,
Dublin 2, Ireland

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 Ophthalmology

Established in 1991, the Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO) is the recognised training
and professional body for medical and surgical eye doctors in Ireland.

The HSE/CPSP Scholarship Programme in Ophthalmology will be administered by the Irish

College of Ophthalmologists. This will comprise of clinical placements in hospital posts and
a comprehensive programme of educational support delivered by the College.

A key principle underlying the educational programmes is to deliver educational programmes

as close as possible to the clinical workplace. This is achieved through the use of e-learning
programmes and mobile surgical skills laboratories. Components of the programme include:

1. Core knowledge and clinical judgement

2. Surgical technical skills
3. Personal skills and human factors

During their time trainees will follow the College assessment and appraisal processes.
Formal assessment takes place both in the work place and also as part of the off-site
education programme at ICO.

Further information is available on the College website at www.eyedoctors.ie

Irish College of Ophthalmologists,

121 Stephens Green,
Dublin 2.
Ireland
Phone: 01 402 2777

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 Psychiatry

The psychiatry training programme will be administered by the College of

Psychiatrists of Ireland. This will comprise of clinical placements in training sites
accredited by the College for training. It will also include a structured education
programme delivered by the local services including case conferences/journal clubs
to help the trainees improve their clinical skills.

Successful candidates will be appointed to posts in HSE services in General Adult

Psychiatry with rotating opportunities to at least two sub-specialties including Old
Age Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Liaison Psychiatry, Intellectual
Disability Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry and Rehabilitation
Psychiatry. They will receive direct training and supervision by Consultant trainers
affiliated to the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland.

They will have the opportunity to attend college annual conference/meetings twice a
year to hear developments in psychiatry. They will be allowed to register with
continuous professional development (CPD) programme.

Further information is available by sending specific queries to the Dean at

[email protected]

College of Psychiatrists in Ireland,

5 Herbert Street,
Dublin 2.
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 661 8450

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 General Internal Medicine

The General Internal Medicine training programme will be administered by the Royal College
of Physicians of Ireland. This will comprise of clinical placements in hospital posts and a
structured education programme delivered in the College to include clinical and generic skills.
Successful applicants will be appointed to posts in HSE hospitals, rotating through a minimum
of two hospitals during their time in Ireland. They will receive direct training and supervision in
appropriate sub-specialties by Consultant trainers affiliated to the Royal College of Physicians
of Ireland.

In addition to clinical experience and in-house hospital training programmes, successful

candidates will have an opportunity to access structured training in the Royal College of
Physicians of Ireland. Examples of these courses include

 Leadership in Clinical Practice (includes patient safety, leadership and communication

skills):
 Ethics, Prescribing Skills and Blood Transfusion
 Health Research: An Introduction

The candidate will have access to products and services provided by RCPI. These include
courses and events such as Masterclasses, Clinical Updates, New Horizons as well as journal
access.

Further information is available by sending specific queries to: Sandra Bradley [email protected].

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Frederick House
19 South Frederick Street
Dublin 2
www.rcpi.ie

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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme will be administered by the Institute of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists under the auspices of the Royal College of Physicians of
Ireland and will include clinical placements in hospital posts and a structured education
programme delivered in the College to include clinical and generic skills. Successful
applicants will be appointed to posts in HSE hospitals rotating through a minimum of two
hospitals during their time in Ireland. They will receive direct training and supervision by
Consultant trainers affiliated to the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

In addition to clinical experience and in-house hospital training programmes, successful

candidates will have an opportunity to access structured training in the Royal College of
Physicians of Ireland. Examples of these courses include:

 Leadership in Clinical Practice (includes patient safety, leadership and

communication skills)
 Certificate in Basic Ultrasound
 Basic Practical Skills
 Family Planning
 Ethics, Prescribing Skills and Blood Transfusion
 Health Research: An Introduction

The candidate will have access to products and services provided by RCPI. These include
courses and events such as Masterclasses, Clinical Updates, New Horizons as well as
journal access.

Further information is available by sending specific queries to: Sandra Bradley at

[email protected].

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Frederick House
19 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2
www.rcpi.ie

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 Paediatric Medicine
The Paediatric programme will be administered by the Faculty of Paediatrics under the
auspices of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and will include clinical placements
in hospital posts and a structured education programme delivered in the College to include
clinical and generic skills. Successful applicants will be appointed to posts in HSE
hospitals, rotating through a minimum of two hospitals during their time in Ireland. They
will receive direct training and supervision in appropriate sub-specialties by Consultant
trainers affiliated to the Faculty of Paediatrics.
In addition to clinical experience and in-house hospital training programmes, successful
candidates will have an opportunity to access structured training in the Royal College of
Physicians of Ireland. Examples of these courses include:

 Leadership in Clinical Practice (includes patient safety, leadership and

communication skills)
 Child Protection
 Ethics, Prescribing Skills and Blood Transfusion
 Health Research: An Introduction

The candidates will have access to products and services provided by RCPI. These include
courses and events such as Masterclasses, Clinical Updates, New Horizons as well as
journal access.

Further information is available on the Royal College of Physicians by sending specific

queries to: Sandra Bradley at [email protected].

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Frederick House
19 South Frederick Street
Dublin 2, Ireland
www.rcpi.ie

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APPLICATION FOR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
HSE/CPSP Postgraduate Scholarship Program JULY 2017
Application to this programme is competitive and it is in the interest of
applicants to complete all the MANDATORY sections providing as much detail
as possible, failure to do so may result in your application not being short listed.
Personal Details
Full Name (First, Middle, Last/Family Name)

Male/Female

Address (Street Address is preferable for Telephone Number (include country

Courier Deliveries) code)

Fax Number (include country code)

E-mail address

Nationality

Date of Birth: Passport Number

Nationality Identity Card Number Valid Till

Marital Status Offspring Male Female

Next of Kin in Pakistan (Name) Relationship

Address of Next of Kin in Pakistan Telephone Number of Next of Kin in

Pakistan

Specialty of Interest (Tick One)

Anaesthesiology Obstetrics/Gynaecology

Emergency Medicine Ophthalmology

General Medicine Paediatrics

General Surgery Psychiatry

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Details of your present appointment
Start date:
Unit/Department/Institution

Name and Address of Hospital

Employment History-List of Posts Held Since Graduation in order of most

recent

Dates Grade/Title Specialty and Experience Achieved

From - To Location

Qualifications (Please continue onto an additional sheet if necessary)

Title of Primary Medical Qualification Date of Date of
Entry Graduation
(dd/mm/yy) (dd/mm/yy)

Full Name and Address of Medical

College/University from where graduate

City Country

RTMC Number Specialty

PMDC Registration Number Valid Till

HSE/CPSP Scholarship Programme July 2017 Application

Please confirm if you have passed the Yes or No
Intermediate Module (IMM)

Date of passing IMM

Current year of CPSP training

programme
Date due to complete CPSP training
programme

Please confirm that you have passed Yes or No

the IELTs
Date of passing IELTs
The test must be undertaken no more than
two years prior to the date of it being
submitted to the relevant Irish
postgraduate training body
IELTs Score
Overall band score of 7.0 and a minimum
score of 6.5 in each of the four domains
required.

Exams Passed
Subject Grade

Please provide as much information as you can in relation to the following areas,
IT IS MANDATORY TO COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS, do not leave blank:

Academic Distinctions (Please type your response.)

Please give details of any prizes, medals or scholarships received

HSE/CPSP Scholarship Programme July 2017 Application

IT IS MANDATORY TO COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS, do not leave blank:
Please provide as much information as you can in relation to the following areas,
Audit Experience
Please provide specific details, noting publications if relevant.

Please type your response

Research Experience
Please provide specific details, noting publications if relevant.

Please type your response

Presentations
Please provide specific details, noting publications if relevant.

HSE/CPSP Scholarship Programme July 2017 Application

Publications
Please provide as much information as you can in relation to the following areas.
Please type your response.

Experience relevant to ANAESTHESIA applicants Yes or No Dates

only. Please confirm Yes or No to the following (dd/mm/yy)
questions.

1. Pass first part of FCPS examination in Anaesthesia

(not MCPS).
2. Two years Anaesthesia training inside the FCPS
training programme.
3. Four months continuous exposure (or the equivalent
of 4 months in smaller blocks) to Obstetric
Anaesthesia, to include general Anaesthesia for
procedures during pregnancy and caesarian section.
4. Two months continuous exposure (or the equivalent
of 2 months in smaller blocks) to Paediatric
Anaesthesia for children 2 years of age and
upwards, with an emphasis on ENT procedures.
5. Two months continuous exposure (or the equivalent
of 2 months in smaller blocks) to Intensive Care
Medicine.

HSE/CPSP Scholarship Programme July 2017 Application

IT IS MANDATORY TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING, please type your
response:
Please outline in detail:
1) Your experience to date as a trainee/doctor, including academic & clinical
achievements
2) Your aims and career objectives within your chosen specialty
3) Why you wish to avail of this programme.

HSE/CPSP Scholarship Programme July 2017 Application

Disclosures

By signing the enclosed application form you have fully read YES NO
and understand the minimum entry requirements to this
programme.
If your application is successful the information you have YES NO
provided will be made available to the relevant parties.
If your application is successful you understand that YES NO
participation in this programme throughout its duration is
dependent on you meeting both the training body’s and
employer’s relevant requirements.
You agree to any information supplied by you in this form being
held on record by the HSE and relevant postgraduate training YES NO
body in Ireland.
Upon immediate completion of the two-year programme, you YES NO
understand that you:
 Must not apply for or accept an offer of employment
within the Public Health Service in Ireland;
 Must return to Pakistan immediately;
 Are not permitted to return to Ireland to work in the
Public Health Service for a period of at least 12 months.
 If you fail to comply with the regulations then your
training experience in Ireland would not be accounted for
towards your final fellowship exams and your IMM
would be declared null and void.
 Those who have availed any interest free loan against the
Qarz-e-Hasna Scheme of CPSP Trust, need to submit an
NOC from CPSP Trust prior to your departure to Ireland.
By signing the enclosed application form you fully understand YES NO
that you must remain on the Supervised Division of the Irish
Medical Council Register for the entire 2 years of the
programme. Applying to move to another division of the
Register before you fully complete the 2 year programme is
breaking the terms and conditions of the programme.
Do you have a disability? YES NO
By signing the above disclosure you understand that failure to YES NO

HSE/CPSP Scholarship Programme July 2017 Application

comply with any or all of the above listed terms and conditions
may result in your termination from the programme.

Signature _______________________

Date _______________________

HSE/CPSP Scholarship Programme July 2017 Application