Exciting Opportunity for Medical Students: AMA Foundation Leadership Development Institute Applications Now Open

• ASCP is excited to share this opportunity for medical students to apply to the AMA Foundation’s Leadership Development Institute, a yearlong program featuring virtual sessions, in-person meetings at AMA events, networking, and physician mentorship.  

• The application deadline is Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:59 pm CT. 

ASCP is pleased to share an opportunity from the AMA Foundation aimed at medical students. Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Leadership Development Institute (LDI), a yearlong program designed to support growth and professional development for future physician leaders. The application deadline is Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:59 pm CT.  

Program Highlights 

• Monthly virtual leadership sessions 

• In-person meet-up at the 2026 AMA Interim Meeting 

• A capstone weekend at the 2027 AMA Annual Meeting 

• Individual mentorship from a physician leader 

• Networking opportunities with leaders across organized medicine 

Eligibility 

• Students enrolled in any year of an accredited U.S. MD or DO program 

• Students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients 

• AMA membership is not required or considered 

Students can learn more and begin an application at https://amafoundation.org/ldi  

Questions may be directed to Program Manager Allison Wesel at Allison.Wesel@ama-assn.org.  

ASCP encourages members to share this opportunity with medical students who may benefit from leadership development and engagement in organized medicine.