The NDTP is the unit of the HSE that is responsible for the organisation of training for doctors in Ireland, in addition to workforce planning for the future employment needs of the health service. It is responsible for the Doctors Integrated Management E-System (DIME), and regulates the number of type of medical consultant posts nationally. It works with its partners across the health sector to improve training for all doctors, whether training or non-training. It co-ordinates the National Intern Programme with the Medical Schools via the six intern networks. It agrees Service Level Agreements with the Postgraduate Medical Training Bodies for the improvement of specialty training in Ireland.
It is headed by Prof Anthony O’Regan supported by staff at NDTP offices in Dublin. It initiated and funds the Lead NCHD structure in place across all hospitals in Ireland. Prof O’Regan is also supported by either training leads or clinical directors for education and training appointed by each of the former hospital groups.
NDTP organizes the Annual Medical Careers Day held each autumn, in conjunction with the Medical Council and the Forum of Irish Postgraduate Medical Training Bodies.
The following initiatives funded by the NDTP may also be of interest
National Flexible Training Scheme
Post CSCST Fellowship Programme
International Medical Graduate Training Initiative
Postgraduate Education and Training MRHT 