Since 2014, the Thomas C. Dolan Diversity in Executive Leadership Program has offered specialized leadership development to accelerate personal performance and career advancement for the next generation of healthcare leaders, supporting diversity in the C-Suite. This program is designed as a supplement to ACHE’s Executive Program and is geared towards senior executives who aspire to advance to the C-Suite or CEO roles.
The Dolan Diversity in Executive Leadership Program offers exclusive access to convenient learning and networking options, including interactive in-person education offerings, live webinars and collaborations with their cohort peers. Dolan Scholars are empowered through a structured curriculum and activities that:
- Cultivate strong executive presence.
- Sharpen personal skills and expertise in leadership.
- Expand their capacity to navigate career opportunities and challenges.
The Dolan Diversity in Executive Leadership Program is a six-month program and includes these key features:
- Formal leadership education, offering the opportunity to earn ACHE In-Person Education and Virtual Interactive Education credits, as well as continuing medical education credits for physicians, nurses and physician assistants.
- Specialized learning experiences to delve into leadership challenges in executive settings.
- Participation in ACHE’s Executive Program within the Senior Executive Cohort.
- Specially selected mentors for one-on-one interactions.
- Interactive in-person and virtual learning and networking throughout the program.
- A tuition waiver for ACHE’s 2026 Congress on Healthcare Leadership.
Apply for the 2025 Program
Applications are open now until as of Monday, April 4 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Who Participates in the Dolan Program?
Participants join the program from a wide variety of backgrounds and organizations.
2025 Program Schedule
In addition to participation in the ACHE Executive Program during the dates below, the 2025 Dolan Program will feature virtual education and mentoring sessions.
Schedule:
- Sunday–Tuesday, June 8 -10: Participation in Executive Program Module I: The Future of Care Delivery
- Evening of Tuesday, June 10: Dolan Scholar Opening Reception
- Wednesday, June 11, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. CT: Dolan Program Kick-Off Session
Schedule:
- Sunday, August 10: Dolan Program Sessions
- Sunday–Tuesday, August 10–12: Participation in Executive Program Module II: Navigating the Shifting Healthcare Landscape
Schedule:
- Sunday, November 2: Dolan Program Sessions
- Sunday–Tuesday, November 2–4: Participation in Executive Program Module III: Tying it Together: Elevating Healthcare Leaders
In addition to participating in the ACHE Executive Program, Dolan Scholars will attend sessions on topics such as:
- Advancing In Your Healthcare Leadership Career: Core Leadership Competencies, Executive Presence, and Successful Interviewing Strategies
- A View of Healthcare Ethics Through the Lens of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Looking Back, Moving Forward: Realities, Challenges, and Opportunities of Executive Growth
- Leadership Perspectives and Takeaways: Navigating Health Equity
- Mentor, Coach, Lead to Peak Professional Performance
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