Leadership Academy Application 2026

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The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is accepting applications for the Karl M. Altenburger, MD Physician Leadership Academy (2026 class). This premier leadership program, offered exclusively for FMA members who practice in the state of Florida, is aimed primarily at early and mid-career physicians. Selected participants will come from a variety of specialties and practice environments but have the common objective of becoming effective leaders and advocates for the medical profession and their patients.

Physicians chosen to participate in this program are expected to attend five in-person, workshop-style classes facilitated by nationally recognized experts, with expenses for materials, lodging, included meals, and speaker fees covered by the FMA's Foundation for Healthy Floridians and the Professionals Resource Network. Participants must cover their own travel expenses (gas, mileage, airfare,etc.) to get to each in-person meeting. The 2026 Leadership Academy will also include a virtual series of interactive sessions between the live workshops. This facilitated series will support additional peer networking among class members. The primary objective is to encourage open discussions about physician wellness and provide a forum for the class to vet and leverage tools and resources to support physician autonomy, resilience, and wellness.

2026 Dates/Locations

Session 1: Saturday, January 24, 2026, Le Méridien Tampa

Session 2: Saturday, March 28, 2026, Hilton UF Conference Center, Gainesville

Session 3: Saturday, May 29, 2026, Disney's Boardwalk Inn, Orlando

Session 4: Friday, July 31, 2026, Hilton Orlando

Session 5: Saturday, October 10, 2026 The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, St. Petersburg
Attach the following items for the Selection Committee’s consideration:
1. Personal Statement that clearly highlights why you are interested in the FMA Physician Leadership Academy, what you hope to gain from the experience, and why you should be selected. You could include leadership positions you have held in other organizations, such as medical societies, charities, foundations, and civic groups. Please take the time to prepare a detailed, thoughtful response, as it will be heavily considered during the selection process.
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By signing below and submitting this form, you agree to attend each session and complete all required self-study assignments, and to remain an FMA member while enrolled in the program. You also assume responsibility for any related transportation costs to get to each in-person meeting.
Submission Checklist:

Complete and submit this online application.Attach your personal statement, CV, and headshot with this online application.Request a colleague to send a letter of recommendation supporting your application (addressed to FMA Chief Operating Officer Matt Crowley and emailed to education@flmedical.org.
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Please submit your completed application package by October 6, 2025.

Contacts:

Melissa Carter at mcarter@flmedical.org

Courtney Trim at ctrim@flmedical.org
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