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 2027–28 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)
- 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 for ELAM and ELH 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:
- Current CV or NIH biosketch.
- Short essays for each of the following questions:
- Description of your current position and responsibilities
- Your specific five-year career and leadership goal
- 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
Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
Submit materials and direct questions to: Nadine Achkar, UC Irvine School of Medicine
We look forward to receiving your application and supporting the next generation of academic and healthcare leaders. If you have further questions about the program, please reach out to me.
Sincerely,
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Nimisha K. Parekh, MD, MPH, FACG, AGAF
Senior Associate Dean, Faculty Development, Non-Senate
UC Irvine School of Medicine
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Shalini Shah, MD, MBA
Professor & Vice-Chair, Department of Anesthesiology
Director, Pain Services, UCI Health
UC Irvine School of Medicine
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