2025 Virtual Career Accelerator Program
ACHE’s Career Accelerator Program offers specialized leadership development for leaders in manager or director-level positions to support their career advancement. You will experience virtual education and networking to help prepare you for higher level positions in hospitals, health systems or other healthcare organizations.
Innovative Curriculum & Format
The Career Accelerator Program is offered exclusively in a virtual environment through interactive live webinars, self-study materials and networking sessions with peers. You are empowered through a structured curriculum that:
- Cultivates a strong leadership presence.
- Assists leaders in determining their career pathways.
- Expands capacity to navigate career opportunities and challenges.
Hear from Previous Participants
Don’t just take our word for it—take a minute to review a few testimonials from previous participants of this prestigious program.
"ACHE's unwavering commitment to preparing the most highly qualified healthcare leaders is truly inspiring, and I am thrilled to have been a part of this career development program designed for mid-career healthcare executives. The CAP enhanced my leadership skills, expanded my professional network, and charted a clear path for my career advancement."
Dr. Kionna Myles, FACHE, Director, Mission Support, Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command Detachment Fort Detrick
"Since completing CAP, I’ve seen tangible improvements in my confidence, decision-making, and ability to communicate my ideas effectively. More than that, I feel a renewed sense of purpose and clarity about the direction I want to take in my career. It’s been a transformative experience, and I’d recommend it to anyone who is ready to invest in themselves and their future."
Ahmed Elhenawy, FACHE, Director of Operations, Project Management & Performance Improvement, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
"For anyone considering CAP, I highly recommend it. The program not only equips you with practical skills and credits but also fosters personal and professional growth, providing the tools to lead with purpose and confidence."
Evelyn Terrell, FACHE, FATA, Executive Director Strategy, Nicklaus Children’s Health System
"I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the healthcare landscape and developed key competencies that will help me take the next step in my leadership journey. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this transformative program, and I highly recommend it to any healthcare executive looking to accelerate their professional growth."
Anne Coltman, FACHE, FAND, Senior Director of Quality, Standards, and Interoperability, Commission on Dietetic Registration
Program Features
The Career Accelerator Program is a 14-week virtual program and includes these key features:
- Formal leadership education offering the opportunity to earn up to 18 ACHE Virtual Interactive education and continuing medical education credits for physicians, nurses and physician assistants.
- Specialized learning experiences to delve into leadership challenges and opportunities for personal career growth.
- Tailored virtual group mentoring sessions.
- Frequent networking with a broad range of healthcare leaders.
- Innovative, interactive virtual learning environments.
Presented By:
- Marty Martin, PsyD, Professor and Faculty Director at DePaul University
- Julie Robbins, PhD, Clinical Professor at the Ohio State University College of Public Health
Questions
For any questions about the Virtual Career Accelerator Program, please email Zoe Siftar at zsiftar@ache.org.
Career Accelerator Program Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships, provided by ACHE’s Fund for Healthcare Leadership, are available for the Career Accelerator Program, for individuals whose organizations lack the resources to fully fund their tuition.
Applications are accepted now through Friday, May 16th at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Cancellation
To cancel your course registration, please notify the Customer Service Center, at contact@ache.org at least 10 business days before the start of the program for a refund or credit, less a $100 processing fee. After that time, a refund or credit is forfeited.
Continuing Education Credit
ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credit
This activity is eligible for up to 18 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education credits toward earning or maintaining your FACHE credential.
Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, the American College of Healthcare Executives is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive a maximum of 18 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. For further information about Joint Accreditation credits and certificates, please click here.
Physician Continuing Medical Education
The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Education
The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
Continuing Pharmacy Education
The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 18 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Continuing Social Work Education
The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 18 contact hours of continuing social work education credit.
Continuing Education for Dietitians
The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 18 contact hours of continuing education credit for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered. RDs and DTRs should enter activities offered by jointly accredited providers as type 102 on Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) activity logs. CPEUs awarded must be commensurate with participation in the activity.
Physician Associate/Physician Assistant Continuing Education
The American College of Healthcare Executives has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for a maximum of 18 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Required Virtual Sessions:
Session dates/times are subject to change.