Navigating Registration, Visa & Specialist Recognition for Internationally Trained Doctors in Ireland

by Match Recruitment | Oct 2, 2025 | Moving to Ireland, News, Tips

Ireland is one of the most welcoming countries in Europe for internationally trained doctors. For many overseas trained doctors, the prospect of working here represents not just a career step but a lifestyle upgrade, an English-speaking environment, excellent...

Relocating from USA to Work as a Doctor in Ireland: What US Attending Physicians Should Know

by Match Recruitment | Oct 2, 2025 | Moving to Ireland, News, Tips

For US-trained attending physicians, or who we refer to in Ireland as consultants, considering a move to Ireland, understanding how the healthcare system works including job titles, training pathways, and career progression is essential. While Ireland offers exciting...

How to Improve Retention of Doctors in Ireland: What Hospitals & Clinics Can Do

by Match Recruitment | Oct 2, 2025 | News, Tips

Ireland’s healthcare system is renowned for its high standards of patient care, innovative practices, and welcoming approach to international doctors. Yet, like many health systems worldwide, Ireland faces ongoing challenges in retaining talented physicians. For...

Relocating to Ireland as a Psychiatrist: Dr. Stoffel Grobler’s Journey

by Match Recruitment | Sep 15, 2025 | Moving to Ireland, Podcast, Tips

Thinking of moving your psychiatry career to Ireland? In this episode of our Dr. Diaries: Adventures to Ireland podcast, South African psychiatrist Dr. Stoffel Grobler shares his honest experience of relocating, settling into work, and building a new life here. Why...

Primary-Source Verification for IMC Registration: A Guide for Doctors Moving to Ireland

by Match Recruitment | Sep 10, 2025 | Moving to Ireland, News, Tips

If you’re a doctor planning to work in Ireland, one of the key steps in your Irish Medical Council (IMC) registration is something called primary-source verification. At Match Medics, we support doctors through every stage of their move to Ireland, so here’s what you...

GP Employment in Ireland and the UK: The Shared Crisis — and How We Can Fix It

by Match Recruitment | Jul 1, 2025 | News, Tips

The GP workforce crisis in Ireland and the UK has reached a critical tipping point. Both health systems, despite their similarities, are grappling with issues in primary care — issues that affect not just the medical workforce, but entire communities relying on...