Become a member
Membership of The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists of Ireland is open to full-time graduates of a recognised university School of Podiatry. It is also open to non-graduates who are on the HSE List of Chiropodists/Podiatrists Approved to practise in the Public Health Service.
Membership Benefits at a glance
Make this the year to join with your colleagues, attend podiatry specific CPD lectures, network, get involved, be part of the profession and be heard. With state registration imminent a strong society is crucial.
How to Join?
Print or complete online application and send to the Society office with your membership fee €200.00 (new graduates joining in the year they graduate have a reduced rate of €50) and a copy of your degree certificate and a note addressed to your university authorising them to release any information requested by SCPI in connection with your membership application. Non-graduates should include evidence of training and inclusion on HSE Approved List.
Membership entitles you to access to a wide range of resources.
Members of SCPI are listed on the SCPI database, which is searchable database open to the public.
Marketing Materials
SCPI have a range of products to help you market your practice. Produces available include logos, a large range of colour brochures, posters, advertising copy and other material.
Society Meetings
Regular society meetings are held and these are usually casual but informative. Guest speakers are always welcome and encouraged. If you have a special interest or know someone who can provide an interesting presentation.
Seminars and Conferences
As a SCPI member you will receive registration discounts when you attend society conferences in Ireland. Notices of seminars and conferences are detailed in the regular newsletters or you can look up coming events on our website.
Help
You can call a colleague from the society or we will put you in touch with the relevant source if you want
- advice about getting your practice going
- advice about promoting and running your practice
- a second opinion about a diagnosis
- to talk to an experienced and competent podiatrist about anything