The AMA Career Advancement Collective

This powerful suite of educational programs and training will help physicians develop and advance at every stage of their career.

Elevate your career

Get exclusive AMA career guidance, resources and early event updates.

From CEO skills to entrepreneurship to independent practice—we’ll help you get ahead. 

The Career Advancement Collective is designed to support future leaders in healthcare—and to shape the next generation of physician CEOs. The Collective offers: 

· Practical, real-world instruction, addressing the challenges physicians face in medicine today
· Relevant, credible support for physicians, including job search assistance, contract review and more
· Physician-to-physician networking, expert-led learning sessions and certification programs

Featured programs

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Peer Support Workshop

Designed for clinical and operational leaders, this hands-on workshop is all you need to start a high-impact peer support program—or improve the one you already have.
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Essentials of Coaching Training Program

This 2-day, virtual experience prepares faculty and educators to use coaching skills that support learner reflection, informed self-assessment, goal setting and individualized professional development.
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Physician Leadership Academy

This is a year-long cohort for 60 physicians whose responsibilities are growing in preparation for future leadership roles. Topics include building culture, setting strategy, budgeting and more.
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American Conference on Physician Health®

Attend this joint scientific conference sponsored by the AMA, Mayo Clinic and Stanford Medicine promoting research and discourse on health system infrastructure and steps to improve physician well-being.
August 2025 AMA Distinguish Yourself Summit

Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit

This features IMG-specific education sessions on leadership, research, advocacy and preparing for the Match as an IMG; includes a networking reception and free professional headshots.
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Physician Entrepreneur Forum

Accelerate your path to entrepreneurship by working side by side with physician founders who have built successful businesses. Network, explore opportunities and pitch your ideas.
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Independent Physician Accelerator Workshop

This 2-day, in person event is designed to provide physicians with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence they need to launch or strengthen an independent practice.

Education designed by physicians, for physicians 

Our education features everything from dynamic, 2-day, in-person workshops full of peer-to-peer networking and intensive training to short, on-demand virtual courses—and even a brand new, year-long hybrid academy for physicians focused on landing high-level leadership roles. 

Every course, program, forum and workshop is led by expert faculty from leading institutions and successful businesses. All are built for impact—you’ll be ready to apply what you learn at your institution, your practice and your career right away.

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