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How to Apply for an Internship in Republic of Ireland

NRS (National Recruitment  Services) HSE (Health Services Executive) 

NRS HSE is the body responsible for the recruitment and allocation of Intern posts in Ireland through a single, national recruitment campaign.

For information, eligibility and requirements, visit (opens in a new window)www.hse.ie/nchdinterns.

Medical Intern Posts in Ireland commencing July 2025

To apply for a HSE internship post in the republic of Ireland, commencing July 2025 please refer to this link: 

(opens in a new window)https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/job-search/medical-dental/nchd/interns/

What is the Certificate of Experience?

If you successfully complete an Internship in Ireland in an allocated HSE Intern post, you are awarded a Certificate of Experience from the Medical Council (of Ireland).

This Certificate of Experience (COE) meets the eligibility criteria to apply for continued registration on a trainee scheme.

Internship must be for a minimum of twelve continuous months with satisfactory completion of the mandatory training components in the respective intern network.

(opens in a new window)See further guidance from Medical Council (of Ireland) here.

UCD School of Medicine

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