Primary Care - Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Medicine

Training is offered in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions. The course is delivered by consultants in Orthopaedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Sports and Exercise Medicine and other relevant specialities and emphasizes a practical approach.

• Have relevant clinical experience in orthopaedics, primary care or physiotherapy, and be working in active clinical practice. And
• Hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Medicine, and be in good standing with the Irish Medical Council; or
• Hold a BSc in physiotherapy and are registered with CORU. Applicants who do not meet the above academic or experience requirements may also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) after the school of medicine's faculty review their individual qualifications and experiences. Please note that Garda Vetting may also be required. All candidates may be subject to an interview process once all necessary documents are submitted. You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.