Ansbacher Program

Because the U-M Medical School strongly believes that this commitment is a universal responsibility, and that leadership development is most effective in an inclusive and diverse environment, we encourage nominations of individuals of all genders. The program will provide leaders with insight into their leadership strengths and opportunities, allowing for greater self-awareness, growth, development, and success

The program is designed in partnership with the University of Michigan Medical School, Linkage, Inc., and the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

The curriculum focuses on developing four fundamental and four differentiating competencies. Each of these competencies is refined through phases: preparing for leadership, transitioning into leadership, sustaining success in leadership, and transitioning again into new leadership positions.

For more information about this program, please contact Whitney Williams in Faculty Development at [email protected]. 

The program is open to all leaders, regardless of gender, who have demonstrated a commitment to supporting the advancement of women. The Medical School strongly encourages nominations of individuals of all genders. 

Tuition is complimentary for University of Michigan affiliates. The program costs $10,000 per non-University of Michigan affiliates. 

Faculty Nominees

Applicants must hold the rank of associate or full professor in a medical, dental, or health sciences school or health-related field, and have had a significant leadership role.

Faculty applicants must be nominated by the dean of their institution, their departmental chair, or the chief executive officer of their academic health center. If the nomination comes from the CEO, please provide a secondary nomination from the school of primary academic appointment. We strongly suggest that each applicant discuss her application with her nominator before applying.

Administrative Nominees

Applicants must hold a significant leadership role (such as senior administrator, CEO, COO, CIO, CMO, etc.) in a medical, dental, nursing, or public health school, or academic hospital/health system, and have had administrative experience in personnel and budget management.

Special consideration will be given to those nominees designated as Emerging Leaders with demonstrated leadership capacity who are in a significant leadership role. Administrative applicants must be nominated by the dean of their institution, their departmental chair, or the chief executive officer of their academic health center.

The Ansbacher Program team is here to help our Scholars learn and thrive. Our team works closely with our program facilitators and Scholars to create an unparalleled experience across the 18 months of the program.