Advancing Pediatric Leaders (APL)

1. Who selects the participants and how many will be selected?
   The Academic Pediatric Association's Advancing Pediatric Leaders (APL) Faculty select participants. A cohort of approximately 12 participants is chosen every 2 years.
2. What does the Advancing Pediatric Leaders Program cost?
   Cost of program is the responsibility of the participant:
   $125 application fee
   $5600 tuition
   Attendance at PAS meeting x 2 years

*Please note you will receive separate confirmation receipts for the application submission and the application fee. Your application won't be considered without the application fee.

3. Why is there an enrollment fee?
   The fee makes it possible to sustain a high-quality program with each of the unique features described above: hybrid programming, one-on-one coaching, group coaching and programming to foster networking for participants. The faculty engage in monthly professional development sessions to advance their skills as coaches in addition to meeting to discuss program planning and evaluation/results of evaluation.
4. What are the criteria for acceptance?
   We are looking for participants with outstanding credentials, a dedicated sponsor/documentation of institutional support, and well-described goals that will allow them to apply their learning and advance their competence as leaders.
5. Are there exceptions to the time in rank criteria?
   Applicants with <5 years at the rank of Assistant Professor and prior experience outside of academics may be eligible if they meet all other eligibility criteria. Applicants requesting an exception related to the academic rank requirement should include an additional statement of 3 sentences or less describing their situation and rationale for this request. This statement should be provided on a separate document within the application. The sponsor’s letter of support should attest to the applicant's request for an exception and the need for this leadership training at this stage of the applicant’s academic career
6. What are the qualifications, types of leadership roles/responsibilities that are required for applicants?

Applicants’ leadership opportunities could include roles such as medical clinic director, educational program leader, division/section chief, research team PI, community initiative director, quality improvement director, or chair of a committee/task force (institutional) or interest group/region/committee (professional organization).

Preference is given to those within three years of transitioning to a new leadership role and those who have accepted but not yet started a new leadership role.

7. How do I select my sponsor?

Effective sponsors should:

• • • Be in a recognized leadership position in the candidate’s home institution. Ideally, the sponsor holds a higher academic rank than the applicant (This is not a requirement.)
    • Be able to dedicate sufficient time to meet with the program participant monthly to discuss progress on the leadership initiative they are working on and to provide feedback to the participant on this work and on their development as a leader and future career goals
    • Be in a position to guarantee/afford the candidate adequate time/financial support to fully engage in all of the activities of the program

8. Do you have to be an APA member to apply?

Yes

9. Can pediatric subspecialists apply?
Yes, sub-specialists are welcome and encouraged to participate. The focus of the program is leadership, not any particular discipline or specialty.

10. What is the program curriculum?
Face-to-face sessions shouldering PAS for 2 years;

• • Monthly interactive, virtual sessions
  • In person sessions at PAS for 2 years
  • Individual coaching sessions with a faculty coach
  • Group coaching sessions
  • Work in progress poster session
  • Virtual showcase presentations of leadership work at the end of the program

Sample topics

• • Cultivating your Network
  • Leadership Styles
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Leadership Presence
  • Change Management
  • Developing a Business Plan
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness
  • Motivating and Empowering Others
  • Finances
  • Effective Listening and Communication
  • Conflict Management
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Excellence
  • Lifelong Learning as a Leader
  • Resilience as a Leader

11. Who is my APL coach?
    Your coach we will be a member of the APL faculty who will be assigned to partner with you throughout the program to engage in conversation about how to maximize your growth and vitality as a leader.