Financial supports for Consultants continuing education are outlined.
Consultant Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Consultant Continuing Medical Education (CME)
This scheme, which allows consultants to claim funds towards courses and conference, reference materials, and professional fees, is open to consultants employed in the public service. Consultants who hold the new Public Only Consultants Contract 2023 have a CME fund 4 times that of consultants who hold the 2008/1997 contract. The fund is held and maintained by the primary employer as recognized by the consultant’s contract of employment.
Learn more about the CME scheme and download the CME guide (PDF) www.hse.ie/eng/staff/leadership-education-development/met/ed/fin/CME Guide
Funding available
Consultants (POCC 2023 contract)
€ 12,000
Consultants with a POCC 2023 contract - CME fund per annum (pro rata)Consultants (2008/1997 contract)
€ 3,000
Consultants with a 2008/1997 contract - CME fund per annum (pro rata).Financial support and guide links (CME)
Learn more about the CME scheme and download the CME guide (PDF)
Financial Supports - NDTP-HSE.ie
www.hse.ie/eng/staff/leadership-education-development/met/ed/fin/CME Guide
The application form should be completed in full and returned to the relevant employer for processing.