Dear Colleagues,
The UC Irvine School of Medicine Dean’s Office is now accepting applications for the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) and Executive Leadership in Health Care (ELH) programs, offered by Drexel University College of Medicine for the 2026–27 cycle. These nationally recognized programs are designed to prepare faculty for senior leadership roles in academic medicine and healthcare. All qualified faculty are encouraged to apply to either program. A committee of senior leaders will review the candidates. The UC Irvine School of Medicine Dean’s Office will nominate two applicants for ELAM and ELH.
Program Overviews
Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM)
ELAM is a year-long, intensive leadership development program for faculty in academic medicine, dentistry and public health. It includes strategic finance, organizational dynamics, and personal leadership effectiveness, supported by individualized coaching, networking and mentoring.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Associate Professor rank for at least two years
- Prior administrative experience
- Clear interest in attaining a leadership role (e.g., Chief, Chair, Associate Dean, Vice Dean)
- Realistic assessment of leadership opportunities (internal and external)
- Ongoing or potential leadership growth within the institution
Executive Leadership in Health Care (ELH)
ELH is a year-long, part-time fellowship designed to equip leaders with the skills to reach their full leadership potential within healthcare systems.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Associate Professor rank for at least two years
- Leadership experience at the program level
- Institutional-level responsibilities (e.g., operations or strategy)
- Aspirations for executive health system roles (e.g., CMO, CQO, CIO, Medical Director)
Strong Candidate Profiles Include:
- Evidence of strategic leadership and risk-taking
- Record of formal/informal leadership development or mentoring
- Clear rationale for seeking leadership roles and a thoughtful five-year leadership trajectory
Learn more about the application process for the ELAM and ELH programs.
UC Irvine Internal Application Process
To be considered for institutional nomination by the School of Medicine, please submit the following materials:
- Description of your current position and responsibilities
- Your specific five-year career and leadership goals
- How participation in this program will help achieve those goals
- Identification of the most important issue facing your institution
- Your proposed strategy to address this issue if you were in an executive role
- Your personal leadership philosophy and how it applies to your current role
- Current CV or NIH biosketch
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Submit materials and direct questions to: Shanti Iyer, UC Irvine School of Medicine
We look forward to receiving your application and supporting the next generation of academic and healthcare leaders.
Sincerely,
Nimisha K. Parekh, MD, MPH, FACG, AGAF
Senior Associate Dean, Faculty Development, Non-Senate
UC Irvine School of Medicine
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