The Stanford Physician Leadership Certificate Program is a 6-month cohort-based foundational learning experience where you will discover how to learn and implement the most important leadership skills that will take your career as a physician to the next level of success
The program provides participants with an evidence-based framework for personal growth, key management and leadership skills, and deep connection with peers. The program utilizes cases and simulations, plus peer and professional coaching that provides holistic support for the participants to understand, practice, and cultivate effective interpersonal, management, and leadership skills. Participants complete several psychometric tools that shed light on personal competencies and facilitate each participant’s leadership development plan.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for physicians who are early to mid-career. This program will be helpful for new section chiefs, department chairs in hospitals, physicians in private practice taking on more oversight and leadership, and younger physicians aspiring toward healthcare leadership positions.
The program’s content is oriented to the context of healthcare education and delivery in the United States. While we welcome international applicants, we will evaluate their applications on a case-by-case basis.
Program Format
Application Process
This program requires an application to enroll. To apply for the program, candidates must submit:
- A completed application
- A resume or CV Letter of sponsorship (optional)
- Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. During the review process, a member of the admissions committee may contact you or your executive sponsor to discuss your application.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine 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.
Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA) Stanford Medicine designates this Other activity (synchronous and asynchronous sessions) for a maximum of 33.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.