Thank you for your interest in the AONL APP Strategic Leadership Fellowship. Prior to starting an application, please review all of the components by clicking here.  For your reference, a copy of the rubric used for scoring the applications has been provided. Please make sure you have all of the necessary documents ready to upload before you begin the application. We recommend using either Google Chrome or Firefox when completing your application.

The application deadline is November 20, 2026.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to aonlfellowships@aha.org if you have any questions. 

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 health care 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.

Program Dates and Locations

Sessions 1 & 2 | San Francisco, CA | March 18-19, 2027

Sessions 3 & 4 | Washington, DC | May 18-20, 2027

Sessions 5 & 6 | Chicago, IL | July 21-22, 2027