Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM) has completed the third edition of the Erasmus International Regulator Course. In 2025, 29 professionals from 7 countries took part, bringing the total number of participants trained to 76 professionals from 12 different countries.
The course is designed for people working in organisations that regulate quality and safety in health and care, and is a collaboration between the Expert Group on Health & Care Regulation at ESHPM, the Care Quality Commission from England, the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision, and the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate from the Netherlands. The course aims to help participants better understand and address the challenges regulatory professionals face in their work. It offers a mix of theoretical insights, practical knowledge, international perspectives, and the chance to connect with colleagues from other countries.
During the last block, held from June 4-6 in Rotterdam, participants explored themes such as user engagement, safety science, and the future of regulation. Participants also presented their group projects on a variety of important topics, such as artificial intelligence, just culture, adverse events, staff well-being, and inequality in healthcare. To mark the end of the programme, participants gathered for a farewell dinner at the iconic Hotel New York in Rotterdam.
“These professionals have demonstrated great commitment throughout the course, developing regulatory strategies that address today’s complex challenges,” said course director Prof. Ian Leistikow. “They will now bring their knowledge and experience back to their organizations, where it will help strengthen the impact of regulation on the quality and safety of healthcare.”
The Erasmus International Regulator Course continues to build a growing network of professionals working in this field. ESHPM looks forward to welcoming a new group for the fourth edition scheduled starting March 2026.
For more information about the course and future editions, visit the ESHPM Academy website.