Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care
“I would absolutely recommend this course. I found it inspirational and enriching both personally and professionally; it’s always heartening to be in a learning environment with dedicated, intelligent and passionate people committed to equity in health and healthcare.” —Karen Kosinski, Health Equity Director, Elevance Health
About the Program
Traditional medical education lacks training on how the health care system is influenced by racism and how outdated policies perpetuate disparities. This program will teach you how to confront and remediate unfair practices and advance health equity in your community or practice.
Program Fees
- Standard Price $3,100.00
Program Overview
To refine your leadership skills through a health equity lens, this program delves into the current state of the US health care system and the latest research on the social determinants of health. By participating in this program, you will gain the health care leadership skills to be a transformational leader who not only understands population health, but also pioneers innovation in policies, practices, and programs that promote health equity. After this program, you will:
- Have a deep understanding of the bias that negatively impacts health equity and its history in the American health care system
- Be empowered to facilitate crucial conversations around health equity that can affect change in your organization and community
- Understand how you fit into your organization’s staffing and know how to identify allies, mentors, and partners who can help you transform your organization from within
Upcoming Program Details
- Deepen your knowledge of health to include social determinants; a reflection on how American historical factors and political agendas shape power and result in health inequities; and an identification of specific, tangible opportunities to operationalize strategies to advance health equity in your work or practice.
- Gain a greater understanding of the innovative leadership frameworks (such as adaptive leadership, authentic leadership, and transformative leadership) required to make substantial and lasting changes in an organization.
- Identify strategies for managing change in organizations, such as analyzing the major drivers of organizational change; communicating health equity in public and professional environments; and developing strategies to make managerial decisions based on data.
- Examine your personal and professional challenges of maintaining work/life balance, leadership responsibilities, and career aspirations.
All Times are Eastern Time (ET).
| Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10:00–10:15 am | Opening & Welcome | |
| 10:15–11:45 am | Understanding Current US Policy | |
| 11:45–11:55 am | Break | |
| 11:55 am–12:30 pm | Breakout Groups | |
| 12:30–12:50 pm | Lunch Break | |
| 12:50–2:15 pm | Art & Practice of Leadership | |
| 2:15–2:25 pm | Break | |
| 2:25–3:55 pm | Setting the Context | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 |
| 11:00–11:30 am | Optional Coffee Chat | |
| 11:30 am–12:00 pm | Breakout Groups | |
| 12:00–12:20 pm | Lunch Break | |
| 12:20–1:50 pm | Leading Organizational Teams: Case Studies | |
| 1:50–2:00 pm | Break | |
| 2:00–3:00 pm | Leading Organizational Teams: Case Studies | |
| 3:00–4:30 pm | Public Narrative for Equity | Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
| 9:30–10:00 am | Optional Coffee Chat | |
| 10:00–11:30 am | Desert Island Exercise | |
| 11:30–11:40 am | Break | |
| 11:40 am–1:00 pm | Health Equity Leadership: Prioritizing and Creating Opportunities | |
| 1:00–1:20 pm | Lunch Break | |
| 1:20–3:20 pm | Road to Implementation: Process Improvement, Alignment and Communication | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| 9:30–10:50 am | Managing Change and Transition in Organizations | |
| 10:50–11:00 am | Break | |
| 11:00 am–12:30 pm | Managing Self and Leading and Coaching Others | |
| 12:30–1:00 pm | Wrap up |
This agenda is subject to change.
Current faculty, subject to change
Jabbar R. Bennett
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
Michigan State University
Professor of Medicine
College of Human Medicine
Michigan State University
Piia H. Brown
Principal Consultant and Owner
Ph Solutions LLC
Renee Crichlow
Chief Medical Officer
Codman Square Health Center
Mary E. Fleming
Director
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Garth Graham
Director and Global Head
Healthcare and Public Health
Google / YouTube
Natalie D. Hernandez
Interim Director
Morehouse School of Medicine
Assistant Professor
Morehouse School of Medicine
Linda Kaboolian
Instructor
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Kimberlyn Rachael Leary
Executive Vice President
Urban Institute
Associate Professor of Psychology
McLean Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Associate Professor
Department of Health Policy and Management
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Joan Y. Reede
Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership
Harvard Medical School
Louise Weed
Instructor
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
David R. Williams
Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
This program is designed for health care executives and emerging leaders who are committed to addressing health equity in marginalized populations. Participants may include:
- Clinical professionals such as physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists
- Administrative professionals such as C-suite executives, department chairs, diversity officers, group practice executives, and human resources professionals
- Health care consultants from a wide range of organizations
Credits & Logistics
Successful applicants will currently hold a position in the health care field based in United States and Canada with 6+ years of experience, have at least a master’s degree or equivalent, and be committed to improving health equity. Fluency in written and spoken English is also required for the program.
Early application is encouraged. Qualified candidates will be admitted on a rolling, space-available basis, and programs often fill early.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion of the program.
This program also contributes to the three-program Executive Leadership in Health Care Certificate of Specialization. Click here for more information
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health will grant 1.7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for this program, equivalent to 17 contact hours of education. Participants can apply these contact hours toward other professional education accrediting organizations.
All credits subject to final agenda.