IDSA Leadership Institute

Our Community of Leaders program is more than just a leadership development program. It's a transformative journey designed specifically for mid and senior-career infectious diseases specialists. Starting in February each year, leaders gain access to the IDSA Academy learning management system; there, they engage with a series of insightful webinars, thought-provoking readings, and interactive discussion boards. The journey culminates in an immersive, multi-day, in-person capstone intensive each May in Arlington, VA. 

This program is your chance to accelerate your career, amplify your impact, and join a vibrant community of leaders. We offer a curriculum tailored to the unique needs of infectious diseases and HIV specialists, a commitment to a cohort model of learning that fosters meaningful connections, and an accessible entry point for specialists from diverse practice settings. 

Is the Community of Leaders Program Right for You? 

The Community of Leaders program is designed for those who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. This program is for you if you want to join a growing community of ascending and established leaders from diverse practice settings. It's an opportunity to establish and communicate your personal leadership and management philosophy, evaluate and improve your leadership behaviors using a high-quality, valid, and reliable 360-degree assessment tool (The Leadership Practices Inventory 360+®), and codify strategies to plan, manage, and implement change initiatives. 

If you're seeking to be part of a vibrant, supportive, and dynamic community of leaders, we strongly encourage you to apply. Your leadership journey starts here. 

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Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the FAQ before applying. 

We present the Rising Leaders program for those at the dawn of their leadership journey. This online-only program is your launchpad to leadership success. We welcome all healthcare professionals eager to transform their early careers into a springboard for leadership triumph. 

With Rising Leaders, you'll embark on a journey of growth and development, establishing a robust framework for a healthy and influential career. You'll master effective strategies to navigate the challenges that often hamper progress and strategically plan your advance for the near and intermediate future. Dive in and emerge as the healthcare leader you aspire to be with Rising Leaders! 

Is the Rising Leaders Program Right for You? 

The Rising Leaders program is an exciting opportunity for emerging infectious diseases and HIV practitioners across the healthcare team. This program is also suitable for any ID practitioner of any seniority seeking to learn or refresh the fundamentals of leadership.  

The Rising Leaders program comprehensively explores pivotal leadership topics, including Leadership Styles & Time Management, Peer Coaching & Mentorship, Communication & Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving & Management Skills, and Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion. It's designed to empower your inherent leadership potential and equip you with the tools to navigate the challenges of the professional world. 

The Rising Leaders program believes that the journey toward effective leadership begins with understanding oneself. If you're ready to embark on this journey of self-discovery and become the leader you've always dreamt of being, we invite you to join us.