The Medical Council
The Medical Council's mission is to safeguard the public by promoting and ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct, education, training, and competency among doctors.
Apply to join the Medical Council:
Closes 5pm on 05 August 2025.
Click on the Apply Now button above for further information and to submit your application.
Who are the Medical Council?
The Medical Council serves as the regulatory body for doctors in Ireland and maintains the Register of Medical Practitioners, which includes all licensed physicians authorised to practice medicine in the country.
Additionally, the Medical Council establishes the standards for medical education and training in Ireland. It monitors ongoing learning and skill enhancement throughout doctors’ careers by enforcing professional competence requirements. The Council is dedicated to fostering good medical practices and provides a platform for the public to lodge complaints against physicians.

The Medical Council's key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the "Register of Medical Practitioners", check if your doctor is registered to legally work in Ireland.
- Ensuring the highest standards of medical training and education in the Republic of Ireland.
- Promoting good medical practice and overseeing doctors' continuing professional development. Learn more about Medical Council approved training.
- Investigating complaints against medical doctors.
Why work at the Medical Council?
Join our team of over 100 employees dedicated to meaningful work that serves the public and supports the medical profession in Ireland. A career with the Medical Council offers a chance to truly make a difference as you contribute to our mission, vision, and values.
We embrace a hybrid working model, with our offices conveniently located in Dublin 2
Employee wellbeing is a top priority for us, and we understand the importance of flexibility and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We are committed to fostering the growth of our employees by providing opportunities for career advancement, training, and educational development. This includes paid study and exam leave for relevant learning related to your role.
Our Vision
Safe, high quality patient care, public confidence in the medical profession and leadership in healthcare.
Our Mission
To set, monitor and promote professional standards that support the delivery of high quality, safe patient care and best patient outcomes
Our Values
- Advocating for patients and supporting medical practitioners in a changing healthcare environment
- Acting with independence, fairness and integrity
- Being open and transparent
- Building trust and respect between medical practitioners, patients and the Medical Council
- Leading and influencing healthcare
- Taking accountability for our decisions and actions