Overview
A unique opportunity
Our Leadership Development Institute (LDI) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse cohort of aspiring physician leaders who are committed to serving the needs of their communities and improving our nation’s health. The institute offers medical students entering their final year of school a unique opportunity to gain individualized insight into the skills needed to foster their careers as future leaders in medicine. Participants receive professional development and are paired with a mentor who is an experienced physician leader to work with throughout the program year. Activities include a program launch weekend retreat in September, monthly webinars, formal mentorship from a member of the AMA House of Delegates and a culminating event at the AMA Annual Meeting in June.
LDI is made possible, in part, through support provided by:
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Meet Rishab Revankar, 2023-24 LDI Cohort
Rishab Revankar is a fourth-year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His calling to medicine is the earnest drive to cultivate health care teams that prioritize longitudinal relationships with patients and shared decision-making models.
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Meet Mackenzie Moody, 2023-24 LDI Cohort
Mackenzie Moody is a fourth-year student at the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Center for Health Sciences. She is focused on diversifying the field of obstetrics and gynecology through mentorship of American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and medical students.
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Meet Victoria Cegielski, 2023–24 LDI Cohort
Victoria Cegielski is a sixth-year student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine’s BA/MD program. She is an active member of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association with both her local chapter and the national board.
General Eligibility Requirements
Join a diverse cohort of medical student leaders focused on equity in health care
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All applicants must be rising final-year medical students set to graduate in 2026.
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Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. allopathic or osteopathic medical school.
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Must be permanent residents or citizens of the U.S. or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
Other Application Notes
2025 Deadlines
Applications for the 2025–26 LDI cohort open on February 3, 2025, and close on March 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
AMA Membership
AMA membership or non-membership is not taken into consideration when determining the recipients.
Program Offerings
LDI members receive:
- Practical guidance from experienced leaders
- Support for professional growth and strategic career decision making
- Leadership, communication and professional skill development
- Opportunities to strengthen and grow their network of physicians and leaders
- Mentorship support in navigating professional challenges and decisions
SELECTION COMMITTEES
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