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Leadership Academy

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Enhance your leadership expertise through the AOA’s Leadership Academy

Join leaders from across the osteopathic profession in the 2025 cohort!

The AOA is proud to open the application for the 2025 cohort of the Leadership Academy for our members from Monday, Nov. 4 through Friday, Nov. 22. This program provides opportunities for skill development and enhancement for future leadership roles within the AOA, the osteopathic profession and beyond. The highly competitive application process is free; however, participation in the 2025 cohort requires a registration fee of $100 for selected applicants.

Timeline

The 9-month academy will include both virtual and in-person components. We’ve partnered with GoalMakers to provide business-centric content in online modules, and participants will be required to complete 2–4 hours of online work prior to each session listed below:

  • Jan. 24-25, 2025: Academy commences with an in-person session at the AOA offices in Chicago, Ill. An optional dinner will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, and the session will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 8:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT.
  • Feb. 24, 2025: Virtual session from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT
  • March 24, 2025: Virtual session from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT
  • April 23, 2025: Virtual session from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT
  • June 17, 2025: Virtual session from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT
  • Aug. 19, 2025: Virtual session from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT
  • Sept. 26, 2025: In-person session at OMED25 in Nashville, Tenn.

Please note, participants are asked to cover their own travel expenses for the two in-person meetings in January and September. Limited scholarships are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Candidates

This academy is ideal for students, residents, fellows and new physicians in practice who are looking to enhance their leadership skills. Candidates will preferably have some leadership experience within the profession prior to participating in the program.

AOA membership is a requirement to be selected for the cohort. AOA board certification is preferred when applicable.

If you are interested in applying for the program, please fill out the application by Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Applicants will be notified of their status by Dec. 18, 2024.

Academy content

Session content includes:

  • Leadership styles
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Communication skills
  • Meeting management
  • Delegation and empowerment
  • And so much more!

Questions about the program can be directed to Priya Garg, MBA, Chief Engagement and Diversity Officer at [email protected].

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