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From Healer to Leader

The Path to Physician Leadership: An Introductory Course

For physicians who feel they are destined to lead, The Path to Physician Leadership is designed to be the starting point of your journey. Here is where you will learn what’s needed in experience, what unique skill sets you need to develop, and the knowledge required to plot a customized plan to reach your end-goal… no matter your starting point or what that looks like for you.

All classes held virtually

Each class is 2 hours in length including an interactive Q & A session

Classes held once a month for 6 months

Who should Enroll?

This program is designed for physicians at any stage of their career who feel called to lead and want to create their own path toward becoming the best version of themselves.

Whether you’re at a pivotal point considering leadership as your next step, early in your career and looking to build skills to grow professionally, eager to drive solutions that improve workplaces and patient care, this program offers a path forward.

It’s also for those striving to break into leadership but struggling to gain traction, as well as physicians who want to lead but aren’t sure where to start.

Qualifications for Enrollment

Must be a physician with a current M.D. or D.O. from an accredited program

Residents, Chief Residents and Fellows are encouraged to enroll if you believe leadership is your calling!

Tuition

Tuition: $997 USD

Tuition for APL Community: $797

Register as a PLC-Network Member Here (It’s FREE and takes about 30 seconds) Coupon Code will be found on the Welcome Physicians page once registered.

Session Content

The class schedule and session topics are under development and will be released in the coming weeks.

Start Date: January 2026

Hear from Healer to Leader Creators

Hear from the creators of the Healer to Leader program, Don Taylor, Director of Alliance for Physician Leadership at UT Dallas, and Kurt Scott, Founder & CEO of Physician Leadership Career Network, at the recent Healthcare Plus Podcast episode hosted by Dan Collard.

Physicians are often asked to lead but rarely prepared for the role, with promotions happening overnight and little formal training or support. This can lead to frustration, isolation, burnout and ultimately physicians walking away from organizations they feel were not invested in their growth. Listen the podcast to discover what it looks like when physician development is done right.

Read the full blog article here