We are currently seeking applications for our 2026-2027 ADFM LEADS Fellowship Program.

The ADFM LEADS Fellowship Program is designed for those who are interested in learning more about whether senior leadership positions in academic family medicine might be a good career fit and for those who aspire to become a senior leader in academic medicine or an academically affiliated health system (e.g. department chair, service line leader, associate dean, vice chair).

The goal of the fellowship is to train pluripotent leaders to have the skills/understanding of a high level leadership position like a department chair/service line leader/etc. and who would also be competitive for other leadership positions beyond the scope of their current role within an academic medical center or an academic affiliated health system. It is designed to be complementary to other programs and to also offer something unique without overlap, with an intent to provide high level leaders for the discipline.

Key features include: an emphasis on strategic career planning; a cohort-responsive curriculum built around key competencies for family medicine leaders; small learning communities; weekly fellowship time for webinars, journal club, project check ins; mentorship opportunities; in-depth in person workshops; and an individual project emphasizing an area of personal development. Another key component is a strong and supportive relationship between the fellow and their sponsoring Department Chair or senior leader, which serves as a foundation for professional growth by helping to identify and develop leadership skills while facilitating—not overseeing—the fellow’s LEADS project.

For more details on the program overview, eligibility requirements and fees - please visit our site: https://adfm.org/programs/leads-fellowship/ or reach out to JoBeth Hamon (jhamon@adfm.org).

All materials due by June 9, 2025