(at Fall Institute)
AAPL Member Price: $12,749 *Travel and lodging are not included.
If yes, then the Chief Medical Officer Academy Certificate program is here to help you achieve your goals.
Ready to learn from those who have been in this role?
The Academy curriculum, designed by CMO subject matter experts, focuses on fundamental leadership requirements like Self-Awareness, Leading Teams, and Leading the Organization. The Academy combines live, virtual, self-paced learning activities and a capstone requirement. This curriculum was designed to include hands on, pragmatic, practical, interactive, and engaging modules to help you learn, discuss, and practice real skills that CMO’s need.
This 12-month program is designed to be the most comprehensive CMO educational program for both aspiring and newly appointed VPMA/CMOs. It covers all the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a CMO, including financial management, strategic planning, clinical quality improvement, risk management, regulatory compliance, and leadership development.
After completing this program, you will have a deeper understanding of the healthcare landscape's complexity and the skills necessary to impact your organization as a CMO. You will learn about the role and responsibility of the CMO in health systems, develop tools for team-based interactions, and understand the fundamentals of leadership. You will also learn about the components of working with others at the executive level and the value propositions and pitfalls facing CMOs today.
To join this program, you must have at least five years in a formal leadership role. Join us today and be part of the most comprehensive CMO educational program available. Take the first step towards advancing your career and making a greater impact on the healthcare landscape.
The CMO Academy is a year-long commitment, and some travel will be involved as part of the program. While travel expenses are not covered, the experience will be worth it!
Delivery
13 Modules over 12 Months in multiple formats including Live, Virtual, and Asynchronous to allow you to build long lasting relationships with your cohort while learning.
Participant Profile
The Chief Medical Officer Program is ideal for:
Physician leaders in management positions who are preparing for a CMO role and seek a better understanding of business strategy for healthcare organizations.
CMOs who have served in the position for five years or less wish to deepen their knowledge of management to be successful leaders in the healthcare industry.
Participants are expected to have:
A medical degree from an accredited medical school.
Minimum of 5 years in a formal leadership role.
Program Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will have a deeper awareness of the complexity of today’s healthcare landscape along with the skills and knowledge necessary to impact their organizations as CMOs. A deeper awareness of the requirements of leadership.
To understand the role/responsibility of the CMO in health systems.
To develop tools for team-based interactions.
To learn about the fundamentals of leadership.
To understand the components of working with others at the executive level.
To understand the value propositions and pitfalls facing CMOs today and how to bring greater value to the role.
To learn foundational principles to use when leading organizations toward mission success.
CMO Academy Curriculum
*Note - Modules are subject to change
Module 1 October 2025 Live in Scottsdale, AZ at Fall Institute
What you will learn (Topics):
- What is Leadership?
- Core Values
- Quality/Safety/Risk
- Clinical Variation
- Rankings/Accreditation/Value
- Quadruple Aim/Zero Harm
- Moral Injury/Burnout/Wellness
Module 2 Nov. 2025 – Virtual Session
What you will learn (Topics):
- Mission, Vision, Values
- Self vs Organization
Module 3 December 2025 – Asynchronous
What you will learn (Topics):
- CMO role/responsibilities
Module 4 Jan. 2026 – Virtual Session
What you will learn (Topics):
- Negotiating Skills.
Module 5 February 2026 – Asynchronous
What you will learn (Topics):
- Behaviors in a Crisis Learning Objectives.
Module 6 March 2026 – Virtual Session
What you will learn (Topics):
- Approaches to Teamwork
Module 7 Date and Location TBA – Live
What you will learn (Topics):
- Executive Presence
- Competing Priorities
- Influence without Authority
- Strategic Thinking
- Medical Staff vs. Service Line
- High Functioning Teams
- Hospital Violence/Crisis Management
- Situational Media
Module 8 May 2026 – Asynchronous
What you will learn (Topics):
- Physician Compensation
- CMO Value/Worth
- Incentivization in Healthcare
Module 9 June 2026 – Virtual Session
What you will learn (Topics):
- Foundations of leading the organization
- Introduction to Capstone
Module 10 July 2026 – Asynchronous
What you will learn (Topics):
- Best Practices for Meetings
- Approaches to C Suite and Board of Trustees
- Time Management
- “Highest and Best Use” meaning
Month 11 Aug. 2026 – Virtual Session
What you will learn (Topics):
- Executive Presentation Requirements
- What are the 3 Best Asks of Executive Team/Board?
- How to use “End in Mind Thinking.”
Month 12 September 2026 – Asynchronous
What you will learn (Topics):
- Synthesizing course knowledge and putting it all together for the Capstone.
Module 13 Date TBD in Scottsdale, AZ – Live
What you will learn (Topics):
- Systems Thinking/Current State of Healthcare
- Financial Drivers
- Service Line as Money
- Cost of Providers
- SDOH/Population Health
- DEI and Bias
- Change Management/Talent Acquisition/Hire to Fit
- Private Equity/Digital Economy/Disruptors
- Capstone Presentations
- Future of Health Care
- Graduation
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if this program is right for me?
CMOs who have served in the position for five years or less, who wish to deepen their healthcare knowledge and leadership skills in order to be successful physician executives in the healthcare industry.
Are there any prerequisites for this program?
A medical degree from an accredited medical school. Minimum of 5 years in a formal leadership role.
How does the CMO Academy work with other AAPL programs?
Are there CME associated with this program.
What equipment or technical requirements are there for this program?
How much time is required per module?
Virtual Modules: Each virtual meeting is up to 2 hours with a possible additional 2 hours of self-study work required.
Asynchronous Modules: 2-4 Hours per month.