Monday, October 13, 2025

Register now for the Healthcare Leadership Certificate Program

The Healthcare Leadership Certificate program offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between technical excellence and strategic leadership.

This comprehensive program brings together the expertise of three institutions: the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, the Mitchell College of Business, and USA Health. This collaboration creates a learning experience that integrates medical knowledge with essential business insight — exactly what today's healthcare leaders need. Participants will be guided by distinguished faculty from USA Health and the Mitchell College of Business who bring real-world healthcare leadership experience to every session.

The program consists of seven intensive modules designed to develop well-rounded healthcare leaders:

  1. Connecting the Dots - Communicating Across Healthcare (Feb. 27-28, 2026)
    Master the art of effective communication in complex healthcare environments.
  2. Leading in Medicine Now (April 10-11, 2026)
    Navigate the current healthcare landscape with confidence and vision.
  3. Managing People and Partners for Healthcare Success (May 29-30, 2026)
    Build the relationship and team management skills critical to healthcare excellence.
  4. Dollars and Sense of Healthcare (July 10-11, 2026)
    Understand the financial realities driving healthcare decisions.
  5. Getting There from Here (Aug. 21-22, 2026)
    Develop strategic planning and implementation skills.
  6. Viability and Sustainability of Healthcare Operations (Oct. 2-3, 2026)
    Learn to create lasting, sustainable healthcare solutions.
  7. Know Thyself (Nov. 13-14, 2026)
    Complete the journey with deep personal leadership reflection, culminating in graduation and a celebratory reception.

Program Details

  • Schedule: Modules 1-6 run Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Module 7 extends to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday for graduation. Each day begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m., fostering networking and relationship-building with your fellow healthcare leaders.
  • Location: 5811 USA South Drive, USA campus
  • Investment: $5,000 for the complete program
  • Commitment: Expect 4-5 hours of reading between modules

Register on the Google form.