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GP Leadership Academy

GP Leadership Academy

The Irish College of GPs Leadership Academy equips General Practitioners with leadership skills for a complex healthcare environment. The programme focuses on developing strategic, managerial, and communication skills, enhancing professional impact, and fostering a network of like-minded GP leaders.

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Introduction

The Irish College of GPs Leadership Academy is a program designed to equip General Practitioners with the necessary leadership skills to succeed in the complex healthcare environment. The programme aims to empower GPs by providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead effectively within their practices and beyond. It recognises the growing challenges GPs face in balancing clinical responsibilities with practice management and team leadership.
The academy offers a collaborative learning environment, allowing participants to engage with peers, share leadership experiences, and explore real-world solutions to common challenges in general practice. Participation in the academy strengthens GP leadership capabilities and connects them with like-minded leaders.

Additional Information

  • In addition to the direct contact time in each of the sessions, participants are expected to complete approximately 10 hours of independent work throughout the programme. This non-contact time includes:

    • Pre-Session Preparation: Reviewing materials and getting ready for upcoming sessions.
    • Post-Session Reflection: Consolidating learning and applying insights.
    • Business Strategy Development: A major ongoing assignment that begins early and is developed between sessions.

    Furthermore, there will be an optional mentorship engagement, which will include monthly check-ins to reflect on leadership challenges and progress.

    This structure ensures that learning is continuous and applied, with independent work playing a vital role in reinforcing and deepening the in-session content.

  • Participants are expected to maintain a minimum of 90% attendance for in-person sessions and at least 80% attendance for online sessions.

  • 15 Accredited CE credits and 3 days GMS study leave


    There is a CPDR code for this which should be provided to participants on successful completion of the full course in April 2026 – this will generate a certificate of attendance in the ePortfolio.

    Participants can also be advised that they can self-record 10 hours of work-based learning to their ePortfolios for the preparation, reflection and work on the business plan – they are welcome to record this as they go.

" This is a really exciting initiative, and I am delighted to see it coming to fruition. GPs are leaders in their practices, but also in the community they serve. With this Academy, GPs can learn the vital skills to be innovators and change-makers, and help navigate the complex healthcare system, on behalf of their patients, but also on behalf of general practice."
Dr Deirdre Collins, Chair

Registration Process

  • Complete the required fields in the application form with accurate information.
    Submit the form for review.

    Await confirmation of your successful application.

  • If your registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation email from the College followed by a secure link to our booking system to pay the €1,000 fee.

    Once payment is confirmed, your registration will be finalised.