In 2022 UCD Smurfit Executive Development and the Medical and Dental Consultants Association joined forces to develop the Business and Leadership Skills in the Healthcare Sector Programme. The aim of the programme is to provide professional development in the area of leadership and business skills so that Consultant Members of the medical and dental profession, as well as non-consultant healthcare professionals can continually develop their Practice.
The programme will further your leadership and business skills under three key themes: Become a Leader; Get the Most from your Team; and Strengthen your Practice and covers a range of subject areas including:
- Behavioural leadership
- Building a high-performing team
- Developing a strategic mindset
- Cultivating innovation within your practice
- Enhancing your negotiation skills
- Building your commercial acumen
On completion of the programme you will receive a Certificate of Completion from UCD Smurfit Executive Development, in fulfilment of CPD requirements. This programme is approved for 48 CPD credits (3CPD per workshop).
‘I can confirm without hesitation that this UCD Smurfit Executive Development/ MDCA programme provided excellent value and I learned something worthwhile, practical and applicable to my practice with each and every session. We have already put the strategies and techniques that we learned on the programme into practice. The CPD points are also welcome. I would encourage any colleague who spends any time in private practice to enrol for this course. I am positive that you too will find value in the materials, enjoy the class interaction and appreciate the stellar faculty.”
Arthur B. Cummings - M.Med (Ophth), FCS(SA), FRSCEd, PCEO
Consultant Ophthalmologist/ Medical Director & UCD Associate Clinical Professor

A word from Dr. Arthur Cummings, M.Med (Ophth), FCS(SA), FRSCEd, PCEO
Consultant Ophthalmologist/ Medical Director & UCD Associate Clinical Professor
"Without hesitation, the UCD Smurfit Executive Development/ MDCA programme provided excellent value and I learned something practical and applicable to my practice with each and every session. We have already put the strategies and techniques that we learned on the programme into practice. The CPD points are also welcome. I would encourage any colleague who spends any time in private practice to enrol for this course. I am positive that you too will find value in the materials, enjoy the class interaction and appreciate the stellar faculty.”
Key Details
September 2023
Next Intake
€4,500
Fees
Part-time
Duration
Live Virtual
Delivery
Certificate of Completion (48 CPD credits)
Award
Liz Hogan - BSc. MSc.
Liz Hogan - BSc. MSc.
Clinic Manager
Wellington Eye Clinic
The course surpassed my expectations and I am pleasantly surprised at how much of the information gained has translated into my daily working life. It is rare to take a course so concentrated in one area and in this case, a particular area within an industry; private practice in Ireland. The customised nature of the modules and materials made the information discussed so relevant.
The course attracted similar professionals, creating great networking and learning opportunities within the class, allowing us to share ideas and learn from each other too. I found the lecturers to be very knowledgeable they tailored their examples and discussions to the interests of the group. I would highly recommend this programme to physicians already in private practice, their leadership employees and physicians considering a move into private practice.