Applications for the AMA Foundation’s 2025-26 Leadership Development Institute (LDI) are now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.[J(1] [A(2] This year, we are thrilled to be expanding our LDI by introducing the Health Policy and Patient Advocacy cohort. Information about the LDI and both of our cohorts is below.The LDI is dedicated to cultivating a diverse cohort of aspiring physician leaders who are committed to their patients and communities. Through two cohorts, the LDI offers medical students, residents, and fellows a unique opportunity to gain individualized insight into the skills needed to foster their careers and the future of medicine. LDI participants receive professional development opportunities and are paired with an experienced physician leader to work with throughout the program year. The Healthcare Administration and Management (HAM) cohort will continue to provide final year medical students with an opportunity to learn from and network with leaders in their fields and organized medicine. Through two in-person events, monthly webinars, and a year-long mentor program, participants will gain insights and develop leadership skills to utilize in residency and beyond. Applicants for the HAM cohort must be rising final year medical students set to graduate in 2026, enrolled in an accredited U.S. allopathic or osteopathic medical school, and be permanent U.S. residents or citizens.The new Health Policy and Patient Advocacy (HPPA) cohort will provide an opportunity to all medical students, residents, and fellows to gain insight into health policy processes in organized medicine, as well as in state and federal government. The cohort will develop leadership skills and competencies to become health policy and patient advocates in their fields and beyond. This cohort will have the exclusive opportunity to attend the Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) (medical students only) or the National Advocacy conference (NAC) (resident and fellows only) in addition to the other in-person events, virtual education sessions, and mentorship opportunities.Students can find more information and start an application by clicking here. Please note, AMA Membership is not a requirement for this program. Please share this opportunity with all eligible students and include the language below in any newsletters, social media posts, etc.Applications for the AMA Foundation’s 2025-26 Leadership Development Institute are now open! Through two unique cohorts, the program cultivates a diverse group of aspiring and practicing physician leaders who are committed to serving the needs of their communities and improving our nation’s health. The Healthcare Administration and Management cohort is open to rising final year medical students set to graduate in 2026 and the Health Policy and Patient Advocacy cohort is open to all medical students, residents, and fellows. The LDI provides professional development and mentorship to those who are selected. Click here to apply today and cultivate your skills as a leader in medicine!If you have any questions, please contact AMA Foundation Program Manager, Allison Wesel, at allison.wesel@ama-assn.org. We look forward to receiving applications from your outstanding students.