The UCSF Leadership Institute offers programs for people interested in leadership development, evidence-based practice (EBP), and other specialty programs that support knowledge and skill development of people in health care organizations.
Click on the links below to see our current offerings open for registration (for individuals or a small group) from your organization.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Programs
- EBP E-Learning Series – This virtual series is self-paced and includes 10 hours of content that provide an overview of the EBP process. This is a great way to learn EBP fundamentals or reinforce knowledge.
- EBP Workshop Series: Micro-Learning Sessions – Each 3-hour, live, virtual session introduces one step of the EBP process. This learning experience is great for those who need a refresher or just want to concentrate on honing specific EBP skills with an experienced EBP mentor.
- Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice – This introductory workshop provides the essential tools to integrate EBP into daily clinical decision-making. Participants will learn how to formulate clinical questions, critically appraise literature, and apply findings to improve patient outcomes. Virtual and in-person options are available.
- Evidence-Based Practice Academy – This 8-month, hybrid training experience includes a total of six in-person training workshops and virtual mentoring sessions, which allow participants to take a deep dive into evidence-based practice through implementation of a practice change. Frontline care providers and clinical leaders who are ready to implement an EBP initiative at their health care organization are ideal participants for this program.
Unsure which program is the best fit for you? Watch the recording of this EBP Information Session to help you make an informed decision!
Specialty Programs
- Population Health Management Certificate Program – This 10-week virtual program offers an in-depth understanding of foundational concepts in population health, as well as clinical interventions and best practices. Anyone interested in learning more about population health is an ideal candidate for this program.
- Excellence in Nursing Professional Development Program – The Excellence in Nursing Professional Development Program is a seven-month initiative for current and aspiring nursing professional development practitioners. The program is ideal for those looking to enhance their nursing professional development skills before or after sitting for the NPD-BC exam.
Leadership Development Programs
- Foundations for Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Program – A hybrid program for early career health care leaders interested in enhancing their own leadership capacity to effectively lead teams and navigate the administration of health care. The program includes live monthly learning sessions and mentorship from senior health care leaders.
- Foundations for Excellence in Physician Leadership – A program for 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. The program includes live monthly learning sessions and executive coaching focusing on key leadership competencies for physician leaders.
- Nurse Executive Leadership Program - Coming soon!