First edition of the EPA Leadership Academy: Empowering leaders in Mental health

This exclusive programme, a collaboration between the EPA Early Career Psychiatrists’ Committee and the Committee on Education, is designed to equip psychiatric trainees and early career psychiatrists with essential leadership skills.

What to Expect:

In-Person Learning: Engage in two full days of dynamic sessions, including plenary lectures, interactive workshops, case discussions, and role-playing exercises.
Expert Faculty: Learn from esteemed professionals such as Dr. Asilay Seker, Dr. Cecile Hanon, Dr. Olivier Andlauer, Prof. Norman Sartorius, and Prof. Anita Riecher-Rössler.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Develop competencies in leadership theories, ethical frameworks, communication, team management, advocacy, mentoring, and self-care.

Topics :

A human rights-based approach to mental healthcare
Leadership: meaning and action by Prof. Norman Sartorius
– Leadership skills: acquisition and use by Prof. Norman Sartorius
Common pitfalls for young leaders by Dr. Asilay Seker
Self-care and self-compassion in leadership by Assoc. Prof. Defne Eraslan
Topic TBD by Dr. Cécile Hanon
Adaptive leadership and associations: enabling change in volunteerled environments by Simone De Ioanna

Eligibility Criteria:

Medical Doctor degree holder.
At least 4 years of training/work in psychiatry (or currently in the 4th year of residency).
Be under the age of 40 and/or 5 years after passing the specialist exam.
Resident of a country in the WHO Europe region.
Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
Demonstrated interest in psychiatric leadership (assessed through CV and motivational letter).

Registration Details :

Opening Date : 6 April 2025.
Fees:
1. Lower-middle income countries: €165
2. Upper-middle income countries: €275
3. High-income countries: €330

The EPA will cover accommodation for the duration of the event, and lunches will be provided on-site.