Programme Overview - Real-time, immersive, virtual learning
This programme, developed by Dublin Academic Medical Centre (DAMC) clinicians in partnership with Smurfit Executive Development, provides doctors with relevant management language, tools and best practices, and focuses on practical skill development through highly-interactive discussions, role-plays and simulations.
Participants will learn to understand key business management principles, practices and tools in relation to healthcare dynamics, financial management and leadership. Learning outcomes include increased managerial effectiveness through the application of theoretical knowledge and practice, and the evaluation and appraisal of financial data to improve service development and efficiency.
Key Details
Saturday 20th September 2025
Next Intake
€2,750
Fees
6 days virtually
Duration
Certificate (NFQ Level 9)
Award
For more information
Postgraduate Centre Coordinator
To apply for this programme, please contact the Postgraduate Centre Coordinator at the Mater Hospital Postgraduate Centre on postgrad@mater.ie or telephone +353 1 803 4383. You can also visit https://www.materpostgrad.com/
The Smurfit Experience
Module Schedule for Spring 2025 intake
| Module Title | Lecturer | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| First Weekend | ||
| Physicians as Leaders | Prof. Karan Sonpar | Saturday 20th September 2025 |
| Service Design & Delivery | Ms. Kathy O'Reilly |
Sunday 21st September 2025 |
| Second Weekend | ||
| Developing a Toolbox to Overcome the Immunity to Change | Dr. Gearoid Hardy | Saturday 1st November 2025 |
| Negotiation & Influence | Dr. Gearoid Hardy | Sunday 2nd November 2025 |
| Third Weekend | ||
| Business Fundamentals & Value Measurement for Healthcare Transformation | Prof. Geraldine Doyle | Saturday & Sunday 29th & 30th November 2025 |












