In this episode, the Chair of the Board of the Irish College of GPs, Dr Deirdre Collins, described the importance and aims of the new Leadership Academy, in which the College hopes to develop awareness of the leadership skills of GPs in their everyday roles, with their Practice teams, and in the development of GP-centred health policy.The College's first Programme begins in September 2025, and applications are open now for interested applicants.To find out more, go to www.irishcollegeofgps.ie/GP-Leadership-AcademyThis podcast was presented and produced by Aileen O'Meara for the Irish College of GPs.