Program Dates: February 2026 - July 2026
Applications Open: October 1, 2025
Early Bird Applications: Ends October 20, 2025  
Standard Application Deadline: November 17, 2025

C-suite education for the Non-C-suite physician
The Stanford Physician Leadership Certificate Program is a cohort-based foundational learning experience where you will discover how to learn and implement the most important leadership skills that will take your career as a physician to the next level of success.

Overview:
The program provides participants with an evidence-based framework for personal growth, key management and leadership skills, and deep connection with peers. The program utilizes cases and simulations, discussion groups, and professional coaching that provides holistic support for the participants to understand, practice, and cultivate effective interpersonal, management, and leadership skills. Participants complete several psychometric tools that shed light on personal competencies and facilitate each participant’s leadership development plan.

Who Should Attend:
The program's content is oriented to the context of healthcare education and delivery in the United States. Past participants come from academic medicine, community practice, and for-profit healthcare systems. 

Program at a Glance
Live Zoom session dates are 9 am to 12 pm Pacific Time on the following Saturdays in 2026:
February 14, March 7, April 4, May 2, May 30, June 27, July 25.

Power and Influence

• Power in Organizations
• The Emotionally Intelligent Leader

Interpersonal Dynamics

• Leadership Styles: Influence
• Leading for motivation and commitment
• Giving and Receiving Feedback

Group and Team Dynamics

• Decision Making in Teams
• Appreciative Inquiry

Communication

• Impactful Communication
• Difficult Conversations and Managing Conflict

Getting To Results

• Negotiation Skills
• Project Management

Organizational Savvy

• Change Management
• Navigating Organizational Politics

Program Fees
Program Fee includes live virtual sessions, on-demand modules, professional coaching sessions, and psychometric assessments.
Rates and Deadlines:

• Applications Open: October 1
• Early Bird Application Rate: $6,250 — Apply by October 20
• Standard Application Deadline: $6,750 — Apply by November 17

Organizational Sponsorship Rate:
$750 off per person for groups of 3+ from the same organization. — Apply by November 17

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA) Stanford Medicine designates this Other activity (synchronous and asynchronous sessions) for a maximum of 33.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.