Almost 50 Ukrainian doctors are now in the process of registering to work in Ireland as supports put in place over the last two years take effect, according to the Irish Medical Council. In addition, Coru, which regulates jobs such as physiotherapists, said seven people are at various stages of their recognition process, with a further two already at work. In relation to doctors, a survey carried out last year identified more than 280 Ukrainian doctors who had fled to Ireland after the Russian invasion of their country. Collaboration opened between the Medical Council, the HSE, and its National Doctors Training and Planning, the Forum of Postgraduate Training Bodies, and the Department of Health to support them. A number of Ukrainian doctors and Ukrainian qualified doctors have been working in Ireland since before outbreak of the war.”There are currently two Ukrainian healthcare professionals on registers with Coru, which regulates 16 health and social care professions.

Source: Irish Examiner February 05, 2024 01:03 UTC