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A FEW WORDS ABOUT US
The Academic General Practice Ireland (AGPI) is a national organisation representing academics and clinicians in primary care in Ireland. Established in 1997 to promote excellence in academic general practice and supported by the seven academic departments of general practice in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
How it all came to be…
OUR MISSION
AGPI aims to support the development of teaching and research within Irish academic general practice and primary care for the benefit of patients, practitioners, educators and researchers in Ireland.
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Helping to further General Practice information & knowledge throughout Ireland.
RESEARCH
Focused on improving & supporting the delivery of healthcare throughout Ireland.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Discover a wide range of undergraduate & postgraduate teaching programmes.
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We recently held the 2026 AGPI/ICGP ASM in University College Cork. The theme of the conference was:
“Advancing General Practice Through Evidence and Innovation”
Keynote speakers included Prof Dame Louise Robinson, Dr Margaret McCartney, Professor Robert Scully and Dr Padraic McCarthy.
We enjoyed welcoming you to Cork for a diverse and interesting programme.
Professor Emma Wallace opening the 2026 AGPI/ICGP ASM at the Aula Maxima, UCC.
The recipient of the Fiona Bradley Award was Dr Anna Marie Naughton. This award recognised her career achievements that have made a sustained difference in healthcare.
Across the two main days, delegates chose from over 120 research presentations and workshops spanning:
- Medicines optimisation and polypharmacy
- Long term conditions management
- Cancer diagnosis in primary care
- Health inequalities and vulnerable populations
- Rural practice and workforce planning
- Education and workforce development
- Digital health interventions
- Research infrastructure and health data
The recipient of the Best Education Presentation was Dr Alice O’ Neill. The recipient of the Best GP Trainee Research Presentation was Dr Ailbhe Fell.
The recipient of the Best Research Presentation was Dr Farah Tahsin, pictured above.
The social programme included a walking tour of the UCC campus, social morning runs across the Lee Fields and Maradyke walk, yoga and mindfulness, and an evening meal in the Devere Hall UCC, where Trad Soc’ UCC provided the musical entertainment.