New Chairs Program

Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Thompson Savannah by Hyatt

APM's 2027 New Chairs and Emerging Leaders Program offers a full-day program for new chairs and emerging leaders of departments of internal medicine. While designed for chairs who have served fewer than three years in the role, faculty at all levels are welcome to participate. The 2027 program will offer sessions on leading a department of internal medicine; developing successful partnerships with key leaders—including the dean, other department chairs, the chief administrative officer, and the faculty leadership team—and other challenges of being a chair.

Schedule at a Glance

As of Septmber 3, 2026
Subject to change

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
 
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Training Physician Leaders
 
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Business of Medicine/Finance 101
  
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Break
 
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Building Your Leadership Team
 
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
 
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Perspectives of a Dean and CEO
  
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Break
 
3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Putting It All Together: Challenges for Chairs (Panel)
Interim Chair
New Chair
Experienced Chair (5+ years)
 
4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wrap Up
 
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. APM Winter Meeting Welcome Reception
 

 

  • I always enjoy APM, the content and networking opportunities. As a woman chair, I particularly value connecting with other women leaders around the issues we commonly face. I leave feeling empowered.


    —Elizabeth Jacobs, MD, Chair, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine