Academy for Advanced Leadership in Medicine

Applications are now being accepted!

Application Deadline: September 8, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Academy for Advanced Leadership in Medicine — a dynamic collaboration between the New Hampshire Medical Society, the New Hampshire Hospital Association, and nationally recognized experts from the University of New Hampshire’s Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics and College of Health and Human Services.

This unique program is designed to empower physicians and other healthcare providers across New Hampshire with the leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Whether you're a rising leader or a seasoned physician looking to enhance your impact — this course is for you. Spots are limited - apply now to secure your place. The next class kicks off October 1, 2026.

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Download the 2026 Brochure

  • Program kicks off October 2026 
  • Tuition: $9,500
  • Application Deadline:  September 8, 2026 (Apply early as spots may fill up)
  • Application: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION
  • UNH's Graduate School has approved the waiver of up to two MBA elective courses (a total of 6 credits out of the 36 required for the degree) to MBA candidates who have successfully completed the program. This will reduce costs and time to earn a degree for any graduates who choose to pursue the MBA within 5 years of completion.
  • Educational Course Hours:  This activity is currently under review for CME credit approval by the Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education. Final credit designation will be provided upon approval.

Tuition:

$9,500 (payments can be made in 2 installments of $4,750 in September of each year)

Program Duration:

2 years. Meeting schedule will be available soon.

Location:

The Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics

University of New Hampshire, 10 Garrison Avenue, Durham, New Hampshire 03824

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This activity is currently under review for CME credit approval by the Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education. Final credit designation will be provided upon approval.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations will be accepted without charge if written notice is received by the New Hampshire Medical Society office by the following cancellation schedule:

Days prior to program Associated Cancellation Fees   
 31 Days or more Full Refund
30 – 15 Days 75% of Program Fee refunded
14 Days or less 0% of Program Fee refunded

   

The program is targeted to practicing physicians, physician associates, advanced practice nurses, and advanced healthcare leaders who have taken on increasing levels of responsibility in their careers and aspire to be outstanding leaders. It is beneficial to leaders with diverse backgrounds in health care, including within the industries of delivery, policy, foundations, administration, and global health.

Program Eligibility Requirements:

  • Commitment to complete the entire two-year curriculum.
  • 3-5 years experience and an interest in executive leadership.

Ideal candidates will possess:

  • A desire to help shape the future of healthcare
  • A willingness to learn and grow as healthcare leaders
  • A drive to influence the practice of medicine within your practice or health system

Applications Now Being Accepted!

The application process is how we initially get to know you, your ideas, and your desire to help shape the future of health care in the Granite State. Please submit your application to be considered for the 2025-2027 class. 

Selection Process:

Each year the Academy for Advanced Leadership in Medicine program selects up to 20 leaders from across the state for each cohort.

Acceptance:

Acceptance letters will be emailed after approval. Upon acceptance into the program, you will be invoiced for the annual cost of tuition, which is due 15 days from the date of invoice. Individual payment plans can be arranged.

Materials Required for Selection Process :

  • Completed application including:
    • Resume/CV
    • Letter of Support from your practice, hospital, or health system

Participants will benefit by:

  1. Becoming a stronger leader, equipped with a powerful combination of business intelligence and social acumen
  2. Taking full advantage of your professional strengths and creating more impact in people and organizations.
  3. A greater understanding of leadership in emerging healthcare delivery
  4. Discovering your unique qualities of leadership
  5. Understanding the ways your talents, insights, and life experiences shape your unique capacity to engage and lead others
  6. Improved ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and adapt to changing expectations
  7. Increased self-awareness and the role of self-reflection in leadership and career development
  8. Being able to compose and articulate a compelling vision that unites teams, drives performance and overcomes leadership challenges, such as organizational silence, including a better understanding and the development of presentation styles.
  9. Learning how to focus on opportunities by aligning your values, goals and aspirations to execute against short-term objectives in a way that creates lasting value
  10. Gaining strategic systems thinking skills through finance & data comprehension
  11. Sharing experiences with your colleagues and classmates that help to build your confidence and voice, critical in shaping resilience exhibited by top physician leaders
  12. Developing new mentoring relationships
  13. Acquiring effective transition and change management skills
  14. Learning from nationally recognized experts
  15. Networking for lasting connections with local and regional colleagues and leaders
  16. Receiving a University of New Hampshire Certificate of Completion, not an MBA

Sponsoring Hospitals, Health Systems or Group Practices will benefit in the following ways:

  1. Enhanced alignment among clinicians and administrative leaders to drive operational performance
  2. Create a larger talent asset pool of potential leaders
  3. Lowered turnover costs, through talent retention, succession planning
  4. Enhanced physician recruitment and a defined development pathway for succession planning
  5. Cost-effective means to increase physician engagement, loyalty and retention, reducing turnover
  6. Higher quality, better coordinated care
  7. Increased organizational agility and growth
  8. Stronger connections between current and future leaders

Year One:  Managing Yourself and Leading Others

1. Leadership – What is it?

2. Strengths Deployment Inventory I (SDI)

3. Strengths Deployment Inventory II (SDI)

4. Emotional Intelligence

5. Teams and Teambuilding I

6. Teams and Teambuilding II

7. Managing Transitions (Leading Change)

8. Conflict Resolution I

9. Conflict Resolution II

10. Mentoring and Coaching

Mentorships: Participants will be provided with a structure, guidelines, tools, and support to initiate a mentoring relationship for at least the duration of the program.

Year Two: Leading your Healthcare Organization

11. High Stakes Communication I

12. High Stakes Communication II

13.  LEAN and LEAN learning systems I

14. LEAN and LEAN learning systems II

15. Quality and Reliability

16. Financial Accounting

17. Managerial Accounting

18. Budget and Variance Analysis

19. Strategic Planning

20. Graduation and Leadership Summit


Questions? Contact NHMS


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Target Audience: The program is targeted to practicing physicians, physician associates, advanced practice nurses, physician leaders, and advanced healthcare leaders who have taken on increasing levels of responsibility in their careers and aspire to be outstanding leaders.

Intent: The goal of the program is to cultivate effective leadership across the Granite State from the bedside to the boardroom by teaching leadership, management, and communication skills, and empowering physicians and other healthcare leaders to foster change among their colleagues.

The Academy for Advanced Leadership in Medicine is designed to:

  • Build on adult professional learning styles by providing longitudinal learning experiences through a case-based curriculum.
  • Encompass learning highly relevant to physician/health care leaders' life experiences.
  • Accommodate busy lives by scheduling 12 in-person sessions over 2 years.
  • Develop practical insights and skills directly applicable to practice opportunities and challenges.
  • Strengthen executive leadership skills for healthcare leaders across disciplines and practice settings.