November 12-15, 2026 | Richmond, VA
Physician Leadership Institute

The Physician Leadership Institute

This project-based program is designed to develop physicians and physician assistants’ leadership skills, enabling them to drive transformation and positive change in their workplaces and communities.

Empowerment to lead in any situation or practice setting.

Develop business and financial acumen

Enhance interpersonal competence

Influence change through advocacy

Apply creativity and cultivate innovation

Produce dramatic innovations that benefit you and your patients.

The MSVF is pleased to renew its commitment to building innovative physician leaders within the Commonwealth. Our previous leadership program graduated over 100 participants, many of whom advanced to leadership positions within their profession, including:

  • Chief Medical Officers at major health systems
  • Director of the M. Foscue Brock Insitute for Community and Global Health at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Former State Health Commissioner – Cyn Romero, MD 
  • Former President of American Academy of Family Physicians – Sterling Ransone, MD, FAAFP 
  • Former President of American Academy of Pediatrics; Chief Medical Officer of VMAP – Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP, FACHE 
  • Nine MSV presidents

CME

Your successful completion of this curriculum will advance your leadership and healthcare strategy skills while earning Continuing Medical Education credits and a Certificate of Completion.

Cost

  • Non-Member Price – $2,500
  • MSV Member Price – $2,000

Yearlong Leadership Opportunities

See results and growth in real time.

Participants are encouraged to serve as a leader within the healthcare community for the year following their completion of PLI. Leadership opportunities can include advocating at White Coats on Call Lobby Day, participating in the MSV Advocacy Summit, working with fellow PLI alumni to submit a legislative proposal, and serving as a Delegate or on a committee as part of the MSV Annual Meeting. 

Graduates share how PLI has enhanced their ability to lead.

Ready to enhance your leadership and business skills?

Join us Fall 2026 at the MSV Headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.

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