AMA Physician Leadership Academy

Learn the practical, functional skills necessary to lead in your organization. Advocate for your patients and peers where decisions are made.

Healthcare works when physicians are leading.

Download the program brochure

Ready for your next leadership position? Apply today for our 12-month hybrid program for physicians.

CAC/PLA icon: Real World Applicability

Real-world applicability

Put theory into practice with real-life case studies, examples, and physician leader faculty.
CAC/PLA icon: Physician-Centered Design

Physician-centered design

Built by physicians, for physicians with a curriculum informed by the practical experience of healthcare leaders.
CAC/PLA icon: Immediate Impact

Immediate impact

Rapidly add value to your teams and your organization with a year-long capstone project.
CAC/PLA icon: Collaborative Learning

Collaborative learning

Share ideas and solutions with your peers in an interactive, small group setting.
CAC/PLA icon: Professional Coaching

Professional facilitation

Convert lessons into real strategies and interventions with experts in healthcare professional development.
CAC/PLA icon: Networking Opportunities

Networking opportunities

With the AMA, leverage the largest physician organization in the nation to expand your network.

Featured faculty and speakers

Bryan Batson, MD

Bryan Batson, MD

CEO, Hattiesburg Clinic
Suzanna Fox, MD

Suzanna Fox, MD

Enterprise Chief Physician Officer, Advocate Health
Luis Garcia, MD

Luis Garcia, MD, MBA

Chief Physician Officer, Advocate Aurora–Wisconsin Division
Shai Gavi, DO, MPH, MS

Shai Gavi, DO, MPH, MS

Chief Medical Officer, Atlantic Medical Group at Atlantic Health System
Christopher Ott, MD

Christopher Ott, MD

Physician Executive and Healthcare Advisor; Past CMO Physician Services, HCA Healthcare
Stephen Parodi, MD

Stephen Parodi, MD

Executive Vice President, External Affairs, Communications, and Brand, The Permanente Federation
Mark Talamini MD, MBA

Mark Talamini MD, MBA

Senior Vice President, Northwell Health; Executive Director, Northwell Health Physician Partners
Toluwalase A. Ajayi, MD

Toluwalasé “Lasé” Ajayi, MD

Chair, AMA Board of Trustees (2026-2027)
Mohamad “Mo” Kasti, MS

Mohamad “Mo” Kasti, MS

Founder and CEO, Healthcare Leadership Institute

Program overview

The AMA Physician Leadership Academy is a 12-month hybrid program that combines in-person and virtual learning.  

Format: 
· In-person workshop: At AMA Headquarters in Chicago
· Monthly virtual sessions: Alternating interactive teaching and facilitated small group sessions averaging 3 hours/month
· Seats are limited and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
· For price details, download the program brochure.

Who should you send?

Your next generation of executive leaders, for example:

· Associate chief medical officers
· Departmental vice chairs
· Medical directors
· Service line leaders
· Medical group leaders

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