Dear Colleagues, 

We are honoured to announce another edition of the Course on Leadership and Professional Skills for Early Career Psychiatrists, led by Professor Norman Sartorius and Professor Sir Graham Thornicroft, in Sibiu, Romania, between March 16^th -18^th, 2025.

The Course is organised by the Romanian Association of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (ARPP) in collaboration with the Romanian Association of Psychiatric Trainees (AMRPR) and the Association for the Improvement of Mental Health Programmes, Geneva (AIMH).

The course will aim at developing the participants’ leadership and professional skills. It is a great opportunity to learn from two of the world’s most prominent and influential psychiatrists on how to make presentations and posters, read and write scientific articles, prepare a proposal for a project, produce a curriculum vitae, chair a session and also how to deal with other challenges that young psychiatrists face.

The mandatory requirement to attend the Course is proficiency in the English language. Attendance is limited to 16 participants.

Application process: 

1.     In order to apply, please submit the following documents:

•     Curriculum vitae
•     Motivational letter
•     Signed recommendation letter from your institution certifying that you are a psychiatry trainee or within 5 years of completing your specialist training (maximum age of 40)

2.     The documents should be submitted at the following e-mail address: [email protected] 

3.     Deadline for application: January 24^th, 2025
4.     Fluency of English will be confirmed via online video-calls, before selection
5. The final participants will be selected by Professor Norman Sartorius and  Professor Sir Graham Thornicroft.

Organisational details: 
Date: March 16^th-18^th, 2025 
Location: Sibiu, Romania – Ramada Hotel 
Accomodation: The organisers are unable to provide the participants with accommodation, however, we can assist you in finding affordable housing.
Tax for participation: The course is free for the selected participants! The organisers will arrange a social event (dinner) with Professor Norman Sartorius and Professor Sir Graham Thornicroft. Should you wish to participate, the tax for this will be 50 Euros.
Disclaimer: The Leadership course and the 9^th edition of the National Congress of Psychiatry will take place consecutively, therefore, the selected participants will also be able to participate in the national event (participation fee not included).

We are looking forward to your application and to welcoming you in Sibiu, Romania! We remain at your disposal for any further questions that you can address at [email protected].