Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Strategic Leadership Fellowship
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Applications for the 2027 cohort are now open!
Lead strategically. Drive measurable impact. Prepare for executive leadership.
The application period is open through Nov. 20.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Strategic Leadership Fellowship is an immersive leadership program designed for APPs in senior leadership roles (e.g., directing teams, programs, service lines or strategy). This program combines interactive sessions, leadership assessments and a strategic ROI-focused leadership change initiative to help participants develop the capabilities needed to lead complex healthcare organizations.
Participants will:
- Explore multiple leadership models and apply them to real-world challenges.
- Lead a strategic leadership change initiative that demonstrates measurable organizational impact.
- Build influence through stakeholder engagement, advocacy, institutional politics and digital leadership.
- Enhance strategic decision-making in finance, operations and innovation.
- Reflect on career trajectory, leadership legacy and lifelong development to advance toward executive roles.


Member and Nonmember Price: $8,550.00
The APP Strategic Leadership Fellowship includes
In-Person Learning Format
Take advantage of in-person sessions to maximize learning and build strong connections with your colleagues.
1:1 Coaching Sessions
Three 60-minute 1:1 executive coaching sessions
Complimentary and Discounted Registration for AONL 2027 Events
Full registration for Advocacy Day and discounted registration for Annual Conference are included!
Assessments and Outcomes
Assessments include CliftonStrengths for Leaders and Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument
2027 Program Dates & Locations
Sessions 1 & 2
San Francisco | March 18-19
Sessions 2 & 3
Washington, D.C. | May 18-20
Sessions 5 & 6
Chicago | July 21-22

This program is held in conjunction with the Leadership Institute - University of California San Francisco.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
AONL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to participate in the program solely by reason of that disability. Through its agents, AONL will provide reasonable accommodations for a candidate with a disability who requests accommodations. Requests can be made by sending a written request 21 days in advance of the program. Contact AONL Fellowships for questions.
CANCELLATION
A refund minus 20% will be granted to written requests as directed in the application. Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to aonleducation@aha.org. No refunds will be granted after that date. No refunds will be granted for no-shows. Registration is non-transferrable.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT AND NURSING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT
UCSF Leadership Institute is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Participants will be awarded up to 48 Contact Hour(s) for participation in the course.
By attending the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Strategic Leadership Fellowship offered by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), participants may earn up to 48 ANCC/ACHE Qualifying Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.