The Leadership Academy for the Advanced Practice Provider is an innovative nine-month leadership training program for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and certified registered nurse anesthetists. This initiative features some pre-work, nine monthly four-hour leadership learning sessions, two executive coaching sessions and completion of a leadership project.
Throughout the program, participants will develop the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary to lead teams, transform healthcare and navigate an ever-changing landscape as an advanced practice provider.
The monthly learning sessions cover:
| Session | Session Topic | Session Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Leadership in Health Care | March 22, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Session 2 | Becoming a Leader: Self Awareness and Leadership/Career Planning | April 26, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Session 3 | Becoming a Leader: Focusing on Wellbeing and Resiliency | May 24, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Session 4 | Becoming a Leader: Building Effective Teams | June 21, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Session 5 | Becoming a Leader: Effective Communication and Executive Presence | July 26, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Session 6 | Leading in Health Care: Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Aug. 23, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Session 7 | Leading in Health Care: Navigating Health Care Economics, Finance and Policy | Sept. 20, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Session 8 | Leading in Health Care: The Design of New Models of Care Through Innovation and Visioning | Oct. 25, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Session 9 | Project Presentations and Panel Feedback | Nov. 29, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Outcomes for this program include:
- Participants will develop awareness of their individual strengths as a leader
- Participants will demonstrate competence of the technical skills required for effective leadership including financial management, health care policy and economics, as well as executive presence and communication
- Participants will lead UCSF and the community through addressing inequalities and advancing diversity in health care and beyond
This program is limited to 20 participants. For this inaugural cohort, the monthly learning sessions and coaching sessions will be offered virtually via Zoom.
Contact Us
For questions about the program, including registration information, please contact Director Justin Pohl.