The School of Medicine (SOM) Leadership Development Program provides an opportunity for a select group of staff to enhance their careers in the School of Medicine, and for the School to expand the pool of well-qualified candidates ready for advancement.

Please note, this is not a basic leadership training course. The SOM Leadership Development Program provides participants with:

  • Structured sessions featuring leaders from the School and campus who share their professional journeys, insights, and perspectives on leadership topics such as communications, decision making, and change management.
  • Self-driven, professional development opportunities including working with a mentor, and participating in a case study project with other cohort members.
  • Networking opportunities with UCSF leaders, program alumni, managers, and peers, fostering connections that support career growth.

Dates & Deadlines

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
LDP Prospective Applicant Workshop
Please register here.
Recording from last year | Slides from last year

Monday, August 3, 2026, 11:59pm
Application Deadline

By Friday, September 4, 2026
Participants Selected and Notified

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Participant Orientation and kickoff session with Dean King

Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Program Sessions
All session dates are on Tuesdays, 9:35-11:30am
Must be able to attend ALL sessions (Session format as marked) In-person sessions will take place on a UCSF campus in San Francisco

September 22 (In Person)
October 6 (Virtual)
October 20 (In Person)
November 3 (Virtual)
November 17 (In Person)
December 1 (Virtual)
December 15 (In Person)
January 12 (Virtual)
January 26 (In Person)

February 9 (Virtual)
February 23 (In Person)
March 9 (Virtual)
March 23 (In Person)
April 6 (Virtual)
April 20 (In Person)
May 4 (In Person
May 18 (In Person)
June 1 – Graduation

 

The SOM LDP was an inspiring experience. It gave me the space to reflect, connect with amazing colleagues and grow professionally. I walked away with practical tools and new friendships. I would highly recommend the program.

Jacqueline Tidball, CRA, Project Manager, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine