Foundations for Excellence in Physician Leadership Program 

The Foundations for Excellence in Physician Leadership Program is designed to develop and support physicians in gaining the essential knowledge, skills, and tools for success as health care leaders. Physicians in the early stages of an administrative medicine career or those interested in gaining more administrative responsibilities in a clinical setting are ideal candidates for the program. 

Program Structure  

The hybrid learning experience includes in-person sessions in San Francisco and additional virtual learning and coaching sessions.   

Monthly learning sessions focus on key leadership competencies for physician leaders. Pre-work assigned prior to the learning sessions prepares participants to dive deeper into the content by reading relevant articles, taking leadership self-assessments, or watching short videos. This structure allows participants to have a baseline understanding of key concepts so that the live sessions focus on enhancing knowledge and engaging with other participants and expert facilitators around the content and how it applies to their own work.  

In addition to the learning sessions, coaching is a key component of the program. All participants will be matched with an executive coach who they will meet with virtually during the program. The program also teaches effective coaching practices, behaviors, and methods that participants can leverage with their own teams. 

Leadership Competencies  

• Health Care Leadership & Well-being  
• Coaching 
• Human Resource Leadership  
• Leading Change  
• Inclusive Leadership  
• Financial Management  
• Creativity and Innovation  
• Process Improvement & Career Planning for the Future  

Continuing Education Credits:   

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, UCSF is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
Designation Statement: UCSF has approved this program for CME credit: UCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

September 2025 Program  

Learning Sessions  

*Pacific Time  

Cost  

• $9,000/participant. Group discounts are available for registrations of 5 or more. Please review the Leadership Institute's cancellation and refund policy and contact [email protected] for any questions regarding registration. 
• The program fee includes all program related materials. Overnight accommodations and meals are not included in the rate. Hotels near the venue will be recommended to those who register for the program.