AMA Physician Entrepreneur Academy

In just 13 weeks, the Physician Entrepreneur Academy helps physician-led teams turn clinical problems into venture-ready pitches—with expert guidance, live sessions, and a finale featuring up to a $1M investment-backed prize pool.

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Program overview

The AMA Physician Entrepreneur Academy is a 13-week hybrid program that combines in-person and virtual learning.

Format

· In-person workshops: Kickoff and finale at AMA Headquarters in Chicago
· Virtual sessions: Six biweekly modules with live online sessions on business model, regulation, privacy and AI, funding and pitch craft, and guidance from expert faculty and mentors.
· Pitches will be evaluated by a live selection panel of industry experts and physician founders with up to $1M prize pool.
· Deliberately small, curated cohort of 10–12 physician teams.
· Seats are limited and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application cycle: Applications will open February 1, 2027, and close April 1, 2027.

Weighing your next move in healthcare entrepreneurship? This is it.