Leadership Summit for Advancing Women in Academic Medicine & Healthcare
The Leadership Summit for Advancing Women in Academic Medicine and Healthcare is a rare opportunity for leaders from across the nation to focus on their professional development and the advancement of women.
Program Overview
The Summit focuses specifically on advancing leaders in their careers in healthcare and academic medicine. Join 500+ leaders for a day of learning, growth, and inspiration.
The Leadership Summit for Advancing Women is ideal for leaders dedicated to the advancement of women, including faculty and administrators. This event is open to leaders of all genders.
This summit accelerates the development of leaders through skill-based learning, connection with other leaders in academic medicine and healthcare, and insight from experts on how to successfully lead in today’s complex academic medicine and healthcare environment.
Highlights
Professional Advancement: Gain a competitive edge in your career with focused professional development tailored to leaders in healthcare and academic medicine.
Inclusive Networking: Connect with some of the 500+ other leaders dedicated to the advancement of women, fostering a diverse and supportive community that transcends gender boundaries.
Hands-on Learning: Accelerate your leadership journey through skill-based breakout sessions designed to equip you with the tools needed to thrive in today's complex academic medicine and healthcare industries.
Expert Insights: Benefit from the wisdom of expert keynote speakers who will share valuable insights, providing you with a strategic perspective on successful leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of academic medicine and healthcare.
Collaborative Environment: Immerse yourself in a collaborative and empowering atmosphere, where engaging discussions and shared experiences will fuel inspiration and growth.
Open to All Genders: This event is inclusive and welcomes leaders of all genders, recognizing the importance of diversity and collaboration in driving positive change.
Save the Date: 2027 Summit
Registration will open for the 2027 Summit in the late fall.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
As a sponsor, you send a clear message that you invest in gender diversity and those who support it.
Sonya R. Jacobs Women's Leadership Impact Scholarship
In honor of Sonya R. Jacobs, an advocate for women and a visionary leader, we are proud to introduce the Sonya R. Jacobs Women’s Leadership Impact Scholarship. Sonya's unwavering commitment to elevating women and ensuring they succeed alongside her has inspired countless individuals throughout our institution.
To continue Sonya’s profound legacy, we are dedicating ten seats at all of our future Summits to deserving attendees, under this scholarship, in her name. This initiative aims to empower emerging leaders with financial need, from students to early career faculty and staff, giving them the opportunity to gain valuable insights, build networks, and develop their potential.
As Sonya Jacobs retires and transitions her role as the emcee of the Leadership Summit for Advancing Women, we reflect on her incredible contributions—not just as the founder of this impactful event but as a guiding force for seven successful summits. Her legacy will endure, rippling through the institution, much like a single drop of water creating far-reaching waves.
This scholarship is open to U-M Medical School and Michigan Medicine employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend that you talk to your supervisor to see if this is the right fit for you. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
For University of Michigan employees, the U-M Development Journey connects learners with developmental opportunities. This format puts guidance for professional and career development in the hands of the individual.
Yes! This conference is sponsored by U-M, but is open to all leaders, nationally and internationally!
Yes, Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are available until April 15th, 2026. Please see the information below.
Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.75 hours)
Accreditation
The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
AMA PRA Category 1
The University of Michigan Medical School designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Our past keynote speakers have been leaders across a wide array of fields and specialties. Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about past events.
Past speakers have included:
Tasha Eurich: Organizational Psychologist, Researcher, and New York Times Best-Selling Author (2026)
Cassandra Worthy: Author, Thought Leader, Chemical Engineer, and Founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global (2026)
Angela Duckworth: Professor, MacArthur Fellow, and Author (2025)
Dorie Clark: Workplace Expert and Author (2025)
Mariana Atencio: Journalist, Television Host, Author and Speaker (2024)
Lynn Perry Wooten, PhD: President of Simmons University (2024)
- Amy Gallo: Workplace Expert and Author (2024)
- Erica Dhawan, MPA, MBA: #1 Thought Leader on 21st Century Teamwork, Author, Keynote Speaker (2023)
- Carla Harris, MBA: Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Author, Inspirational and Motivational Speaker (2023)
- Susan Brady: Author, Speaker, and Women's Leadership Expert (2019)
- Luvvie Ajayi: Award-winning Author, Speaker, and Digital Strategist (2019)
- Tiffany Dufu, MA: Author of Drop the Ball (2018)
- Mel Robbins, JD: Best-selling author of The Five Second Rule (2018)
- Neha Sangwan, MD: CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence (2018)
- Katty Kay: Lead Anchor for BBC World News America (2017)
- Bertice Berry, PhD: Award-Winning Entertainer, Lecturer, Author, and Comedienne (2017)
- Sylvia Ann Hewlett, PhD: Founder and CEO, Center for Talent Innovation and Founder, Hewlett Consulting Partners, LLC (2016)
- Carla Harris, MBA: Vice Chairman of Wealth Management and Managing Director, Morgan Stanley (2016)
Ansbacher Program
The program is designed to accelerate the development of women for senior leadership positions in academic medicine and healthcare. It is open to all those in leadership roles, regardless of gender.
