Chief Academic Officer Group
The seven Chief Academic Officers (CAOs) of the Hospital Groups linked to the six Medical School Universities act as the bridge between the Universities, the Hospital Groups and the acute hospitals and their affiliated Community Healthcare organisations (CHOs). As COVID-19 made itself known throughout Ireland in 2020 the CAO's began to harness their resources to focus on areas that needed urgent attention. The Chief Academic Officers of the 7 Hospital Groups began meeting weekly to discuss ongoing issues facing students and staff in their respective hospitals and universities. This group was established and originally chaired by Professor Timothy Lynch who was followed by Professor Anthony O'Regan with Professor Helen Whelton taking over as Chair in May 2023.
- (opens in a new window)Professor Helen Whelton - CAO, South, South West Hospital Group
- (opens in a new window)Professor Hilary Humphreys - CAO, RCSI Hospitals
- (opens in a new window)Professor Martina Hennessy - CAO, Dublin Midlands Hospital Group
- (opens in a new window)Professor Timothy Lynch - CAO, Ireland East Hospital Group
- (opens in a new window)Professor Anthony O'Regan - CAO, Saolta University Health Care Group
- Professor Susa Benseler - CAO, Children's Health Ireland
- Role to be filled - CAO, University of Limerick Hospital Group
Chief Academic Officer Annual Reports
- CAO Annual Report 2023 - CAO Annual Report 2023
- CAO Annual Report 2022 - CAO Annual Report 2022
- CAO Annual Report 2021 - CAO Annual Report 2021
- CAO Annual Report 2020 - CAO Annual Report 2020
UCD Health Affairs and Chief Academic Officer Group launch CAO Annual Report 2023
(A PDF version of CAO Annual Report 2023 can be accessed by clicking on the link below)
The HSE move to the Health Region structure and implementation of Slaintecare was planned in 2023, with the changes coming into effect in 2024. This planning phase formed the backdrop to the CAO work in 2023.
In this report, you will find an overview of the work of the CAO group in 2023, including developments, progress, and challenges within the Education and Training of healthcare staff, and Research and Innovation within our healthcare sector. The report also outlines key Engagements and Partnerships of the CAO Group in 2023, some highlights from last year, and key priorities for 2024 -2025.
You are invited to read the report at your convenience and should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
For further information on the Chief Academic Officer Group, please visit https://www.ucd.ie/healthaffairs/chiefacademicofficergroup/.