Designed in collaboration with and on behalf of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association, CELP equips consultants with the leadership, influence and strategic capabilities needed to shape healthcare reform, drive service improvement and deliver patient-centred impact across healthcare organisations and systems.
Programme Overview
| Cohort 1 | |
|---|---|
| Format: | 3 x 3-day in-person modules |
| Duration: | 6 months |
| Dates: |
Module 1: 22–24 June 2026 Module 2: 27–29 September 2026 Module 3: 30 November – 2 December 2026 |
| Credits: |
RCPI Accredited 56 CPD |
| Schedule: | Three intensive 3-day modules plus online onboarding |
| Tuition Fees: |
€7,300 (IHCA Members) €8,500 (Non-Members) |
Delivery format: One 90-minute online onboarding session followed by three immersive three-day modules delivered over six months. The programme includes a dedicated residential module at Farnham Estate, Co. Cavan, creating space for reflection, peer learning and strategic thinking.
Who is this programme designed for?
The IHCA Consultant Executive Leadership Programme (CELP) is designed specifically for hospital Consultants seeking to strengthen their leadership capability and influence within increasingly complex healthcare environments.
Participants are typically established clinical leaders who wish to shape healthcare services, influence policy, drive reform and strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration.
The programme is particularly suitable for:
- Consultants currently serving as Clinical Directors, service leads or other formal leadership roles
- Consultants serving on Boards, governance groups or strategic committees
- Consultants preparing for future leadership responsibilities
- Consultants seeking greater influence beyond their immediate clinical domain
- Consultants committed to improving healthcare systems, governance and patient outcomes
What does this programme offer?
CELP equips Consultants with the leadership, communication and strategic capabilities required to influence decision-making and lead meaningful change across the Irish healthcare system.
Participants will:
- Strengthen leadership identity and executive presence
- Build confidence leading without formal authority
- Develop advanced communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Learn how to navigate organisational politics and system complexity
- Enhance their ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and shape culture
- Build strategic business cases and advocate effectively for service improvements
- Gain deeper insight into healthcare governance, funding and policy pathways
- Establish a trusted national peer network of Consultant leaders
The programme focuses on practical application, helping participants translate clinical expertise into strategic leadership impact across hospitals, healthcare organisations and national healthcare structures.