Testimonials
“The Academy for Healthcare Leadership reinvigorated my commitment to addressing the healthcare challenges we face while using the lens of health equity and inclusion to improve the health of all our communities.”
Saema Khandakar, MD
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings
Class of 2023
“I found the program to be of considerable value to myself and my organization. The coursework is relevant, the lectures are exceptional and the time commitment is manageable.”
Matt Sollin, Director, External Affairs
Adirondack Health
Class of 2023
“The Leadership Academy provided me with insight into navigating the challenges and successes that healthcare leaders face today. Learning about some of the fundamentals that fall outside of the scope of my day-to-day helped me to position myself such that I can support my colleagues in other areas that I might not otherwise have the awareness that is necessary.”
Jason Jay, Web Applications Manager
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Class of 2023
“Would highly recommend for any developing and established leaders in healthcare. Thoughtfully designed curriculum taught by dynamic, engaging faculty who are leaders in their field. Networking with my classmates gave me an unmatched exposure to diversity in backgrounds, disciplines, experiences and approaches to problem solving.”
C. Anthony Lim, MD, Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Mount Sinai Hospital
Class of 2022
“The Academy for Healthcare Leadership brings together an expert faculty from a diversity of disciplines, organizations and lived experience — all of which strengthens the leadership curriculum. Their real-world experience, combined with [the] latest research, makes this course an essential for professionals starting out, in mid-career or already in leadership positions.”
Michael Lettera, Senior Associate Director, Patient Experience
NYC Health + Hospitals / Metropolitan
Class of 2021
“This course exceeded my expectations! It pushed me out of my comfort zone and provided me the tools to enhance my leadership skills and the ability to support my team and organization to succeed, knowing its ok to fail along the way. The course provided the opportunity to learn from experts and meet amazing colleagues.”
Sarah Vienne, LMSW, Assistant Director, Social Work
Upstate University Hospital
Class of 2021
“As someone who works on the business side of healthcare, The Academy was a wonderful opportunity to engage with healthcare providers and business folks from all over New York. While I work for the largest health system in the state, it was fascinating to hear that we all have the same challenges with the current landscape of healthcare!”
Katie Perciavalle, Program Director
Northwell Health
Class of 2019
“The Academy for Healthcare Leadership Advancement is an engaging, collaborative and thought-provoking program incorporating topics and presenters who are at the top of their field. As I plan for the next 15 years of my career, The Academy has given me a framework for professional and personal growth, career success and the importance of empowering those around me.”
April Grant, Executive Director, Foundation
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Class of 2019
“This course was simply amazing. Covers the most critical aspects of healthcare leadership needed for a successful career advancement. Very easily fits into a busy and demanding work schedule.”
James Moore, RN, ED Nurse Manager
Gouverneur Hospital
Class of 2019