The Physicians Foundation’s Leadership Institute at Brandeis University
The application period is over and applications are currently under for review.
Program Overview
The Physicians Foundation’s Leadership Institute at Brandeis University offers a unique opportunity for practicing physicians to advance your practice environment, enhance your professional fulfillment, and elevate your leadership capabilities, through a program specifically designed to deepen your understanding of key health drivers and ensure physician perspectives help shape policy decisions.
Program Benefits
One of a kind program
Our exclusive program offers more than traditional training to sharpen leadership skills, address critical drivers of health, and promote physician wellness to prevent burnout.
All costs covered
Your time and expertise are valuable. Participation in this selective, prestigious program includes coverage for tuition and travel to be paid in full.
Earn CME credit
Scholars will receive CME credit through this 12-month program. This educational and leadership grant for tuition, travel and CME credits has an estimated value of up to $40,000.
Only 25 physicians across the country selected
This is your chance to join a network of forward-thinking physicians committed to driving innovation and improving patient outcomes while elevating your career and making a meaningful impact on healthcare nationwide.
Virtual, in-person 12-month course
With a hybrid format of in-person and online sessions over a year, you’ll gain essential insights into health policy and management while continuing your practice.
Application period is closed
The application period has now closed and applications are currently under review.
Required Commitments
The program runs for 12 months, from September 2025 to September 2026, and includes:
In-Person Residencies |
Two in-person, five-day residencies at Brandeis University: September 2025 (September 26-October 1), and September 2026 (TBD). |
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Virtual Monthly Sessions |
Virtual monthly instructional sessions on Saturdays from 9-5 p.m. ET from November 2025 – March 2026 and April 2026 – August 2026. |
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Virtual Monthly Check-ins |
Monthly peer coaching checkpoints |
Requirements
Physicians (M.D. or D.O.) in good standing.
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Committed to a 12-month course of study with full participation in all in-person meetings at Brandeis University.
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Demonstrating professional excellence and leadership potential.
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Passionate about making a lasting impact and driving change in the healthcare industry.
Questions?
For any questions, please contact kdemarco@gmafoundations.com.