Executive Leadership in Academic Health Centers
The Executive Leadership in Academic Health Centers program is a six-month initiative for new and aspiring leaders within schools of nursing at academic health centers. Non-nurses are welcome to apply. The program features three immersive experiences, a comprehensive personalized leadership assessment, executive coaching sessions, and project-based learning. Throughout the program, participants will develop the knowledge, skills and awareness to lead AHC-affiliated nursing schools. Program faculty members are all national leaders in academic health centers.
Leadership in academic nursing in the AHC environment differs from leading in schools not AHC-affiliated. With this, Immersion One will focus on the characteristics of the AHC and the leader’s responsibility for leading change and developing strategic partnerships. A debrief of a personal leadership assessment and executive coaching will also be introduced.
Immersion Two will focus on the tools necessary to successfully lead complex organizations, including building and leading teams as well as donor, alumni and stakeholder relations. A strong focus on financial management, fiscal responsibility, “funds flow” internal to the AHC and diversification of funding sources will be introduced.
Immersion Three takes an individualized approach to participants’ needs, preparing them to evaluate career opportunities and successfully compete for the next position. Additionally, participants will develop a proposal for implementation that employs a strong business case.
Program Timeline
- Virtual Program Orientation: November 3, 2025 at 10:00-11:00 AM PT
- Immersion 1 (Bonita Springs, FL): January 12-14, 2026
- Immersion 2 (Washington, D.C.): March 25-27, 2026
- Immersion 3 (San Francisco, CA): June 1-3, 2026
Executive coaching sessions will be scheduled between immersions 1 and 2, and immersions 2 and 3. Travel and accommodations for immersive experiences are not included in the registration fee.
Registration Fee is $9,000 per participant.
For more information about the Executive Leadership in Academic Health Centers program, including registration, please contact: Terry Ednacot, Senior Program Manager, [email protected] • 415.933.7210.