0878_SHU_Physician and APC Accelerated Leader - Cohort 15_Live

Sacramento, CA US

March 26, 2026 to May 1, 2026

Description:

The Physician and APC Accelerated Leader program is a 4-day session that offers hands-on, practical skill development for experienced physicians and advanced practice clinician leaders with at least 6 months experience in their current leadership role. This program further develops the skills and mindset that are essential to effective leadership of interprofessional teams and working groups. The program aims to prepare leaders to utilize skills in emotional intelligence (EQ), communication, change management, increasing operational & financial awareness within your team, and influence as they move a self-selected project toward a desired outcome. In addition, the program incorporates mindfulness and reflection activities to help participants combat burn-out for themselves and the teams they lead.

Target Audience

Target Audience:

Physicians (MD or DO)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify key concepts of healthcare financial management.

• Explain principles of operational management and workflow optimization

• Apply strategic planning techniques to align daily operations with broader organizational goals

• Describe the clinician leader’s role in driving financial stewardship and operational excellence

• Distinguish between change management and change leadership, and articulate the role of a leader during change

• Recognize the emotional impact of change on individuals and teams

• Apply change ‘Prosci’ Change model to real-world leadership scenarios

• Practice communication techniques that promote transparency, engagement, and trust during change

• Develop strategies to address resistance and sustain momentum in long-term change efforts

• Describe key components of effective, data-informed decision-making

• Apply frameworks for prioritization when making complex decisions

• Demonstrate negotiation techniques that promote win-win outcomes in collaborative environments

• Utilize strategic planning tools (e.g., SWOT analysis, SMART goals) to align team goals with organizational priorities

Course summary

Available credit:

22.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Physician Credit
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 22.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
22.00 Non-Physician Participation Credit
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 22.00 Non-Physician Participation Credit. Non-Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
22.00 ANCC
Nursing Credit - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 22.00 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
22.00 CA BRN
Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
This activity is approved for 22.00 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
22.00 IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 22.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Course opens:

03/26/2026

Course expires:

06/01/2026

Event starts:

03/26/2026 - 8:30pm PDT

Event ends:

05/01/2026 - 4:30pm PDT

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Sutter Health University - Patrick Hayes Learning Center

2700 Gateway Oaks Dr.

Sacramento, CA 95833

United States

Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest

No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.

– Provider Designee/Verification: Fozia Ferozali, Ed.D.

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