PROGRAM GUIDE
Driving Excellence in Clinical to Executive Leadership Within Nursing and Health Care
UCSF Leadership Institute At a Glance
The UCSF Leadership Institute provides evidence-based, outcome-driven training and development programs for healthcare professionals across the career spectrum – from clinicians aspiring to lead to the preparation and support of executive-level leaders.
Initiatives
• Evidence-Based Practice Training Pathways
• Leadership Development Programs
• Population Health Management Certificate Program
• Excellence in Nursing Professional Development Certificate Program
• Leveling Up with Health Care Finance
Program Impacts
99% of people would recommend their program to a peer.
1,413 people have participated in our programs since 2020.
Partner organizations:
• UCSF Health
• John Muir Health
• Kaiser Permanente Northern California
• Stanford Medicine Children’s Hospital
• Global partnerships in Taiwan, Thailand and Hong Kong
Evidence-Based Practice Programs
EBP E-Learning Series
This engaging e-learning series provides multi-disciplinary frontline care providers a basic introduction to understanding and improving their EBP knowledge. The self-paced online modules offer 10 contact hours to learn EBP fundamentals or reinforce existing knowledge. The content is divided into seven modules that provide an overview of the EBP process, in addition to describing the need for evidence in health care and how EBP can improve quality outcomes and advance clinical practice. Each module is accompanied by an EBP Playbook, which stimulates critical thinking in applying the EBP concepts.
Foundations of EBP Workshop
This three-day workshop (16.75 contact hours) is ideal for frontline care providers interested in learning the fundamentals of EBP and critical appraisal. This workshop engages participants in the process of facilitating an evidence-based approach to critically appraising evidence. Throughout the three days, participants learn the by 7-step EBP process, how to create a PICO(T) question and critically appraise, evaluate and synthesize the evidence related to that question. Expert EBP faculty and experienced EBP mentors guide participants through the experience to ensure that they can apply the concepts.
“I
loved this course. I feel like every time I take an EBP course I learn something new. I love all the ah-ha moments that I experience, and I was surprised that I had more than I expected during this course. The information was presented in a very clear and concise way.”
— KP EBP Mentor Training Program participant
EBP Immersive Experience
This six-month, hybrid training experience (30.75 contact hours) includes a three-day in-person immersion, three virtual workshops and three small group coaching sessions, which allow participants to take a deep dive into evidence-based practice through implementation of a practice change. Frontline care providers and clinical leaders interested in preparing and implementing an EBP project at their health care organization with additional EBP coaching are ideal participants for this program. This immersive experience empowers health professionals to improve patient care and clinical outcomes and provides proven EBP approaches. Participants are mentored through the preparation and delivery of an EBP project proposal that is further developed and implemented at their respective organization. This program engages participants in an innovative educational experience focused on facilitating an evidence-based approach to implementing a formal practice change in their unit, in addition to assessing the outcomes and impact of interventions in clinical settings. This immersive experience will leverage concepts of evidence synthesis, implementation science, and evaluation of change.
EBP Mentor Training Program
This three-day workshop series (15 contact hours) provides a comprehensive training program to prepare health care professionals to serve as an EBP mentor who can support and guide practice changes at the microsystem level, while serving as an asset to sustain EBP in health care organizations. Participants are required to have completed formal EBP training and experience with implementing a practice change utilizing evidencebased principles in the last five years.
Additionally, mentors are most successful if they have the time and resources to provide adequate EBP support for implementing a practice change in their clinical setting. Throughout this program, participants will learn the various approaches for leading comprehensive implementation of an EBP project and how to be an effective mentor and coach for clinical staff implementing the change.
99% of people would recommend their program to a peer.
“I
was impressed with all the areas taught in this program and gained valuable insight to guild in teaching the material to others as a mentor. I am encouraged to keep growing in my skills because I can see how important this is to my facility and my journey.”
— KP EBP Mentor Training Program participant
EBP Fellowship Program
This nine-month advanced, graduate level experience (55 contact hours) provides fellows with a deep and comprehensive understanding of the EBP process for frontline care providers interested in improving their EBP knowledge, skills and abilities. The program engages participants in a project based fellowship experience focused on facilitating an evidence-based approach to implementing a formal practice change, in addition to assessing the outcomes and impact of the interventions in a clinical setting. Participants will develop, implement, evaluate and disseminate a formal practice change in their unit during their participation in the program. Those who participate in this program will become EBP Champions for their unit and organization to foster and sustain a positive EBP culture.
Leading a Culture of EBP
The Leading a Culture of EBP Program is a two-day program (11 contact hours) that focuses on building leadership capacity for fostering cultures of EBP. Health care leaders must understand EBP so they can nurture and sustain a culture of clinical inquiry to ultimately facilitate a culture of evidence-based practice. Key organizational contextual factors will be reviewed including culture, leadership, communication and networks, resources, champions, evaluation, monitoring, and feedback. Following completion of the program, participants will be able to deploy key leadership strategies and outcomes associated with implementing and sustaining EBP in healthcare.
EBP Micro-Learning Sessions
These micro-learning sessions are three-hour, virtual sessions that focus on one of the EBP steps. This learning experience option is great for those learners who need a refresher or just want to concentrate on honing specific EBP skill set with an experienced EBP faculty or mentor. The following sessions are offered for three contact hours each:
• Exploring the Problem and Developing a PICOT Question
• Searching for the Evidence
• Critically Appraising the Evidence, Part 1
• Critically Appraising the Evidence, Part 2
• Integrating the Evidence/Evaluating Outcomes
• Disseminating Results/Sustainment Strategies
“The facilitators were incredibly knowledgeable on this subject. The breakout-rooms were particularly inciteful because the instructors were so patient in helping construct valuable questions, explaining along the way what would be a helpful foundational question and why they are important.”
— EBP Workshop Series participant
Leadership Development Programs
Transitioning Into Leadership Program
The Transitioning into Leadership Program is a six-month initiative (13.5 contact hours) for health care professionals who aspire to serve in a leadership role or who demonstrate strong leadership potential. This hybrid program features some six monthly leadership learning sessions, a 90-minute mentorship workshop, a mentorship component and some inter-session work. Participants will develop the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary to begin leading teams, departments, or initiatives across health care delivery settings. Throughout the program, participants will:
• Develop a foundational awareness of their individual strengths as a leader
• Acquire the knowledge required for vision-setting, change implementation, and advancement of quality and safety outcomes
• Increase their own cultural awareness and humility, in addition to assessing and developing a plan to enhance one’s resiliency and wellbeing
Foundations for Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Program
The Foundations for Excellence in Healthcare Leadership program is a nine-month initiative (20 contact hours) for early-career health care managers or health care professionals leading organizational initiatives. This hybrid program includes nine two-hour monthly leadership learning sessions, a 90-minute mentorship workshop, an ongoing mentorship component as well as some inter-session work. This program will leverage participants’ current role as a first-time people leader to explore the foundational skills, knowledge, and awareness required to effectively lead a team and navigate the administration of health care. Expert facilitators, industry leaders, and trained mentors will aid in fostering the participants’ leadership development, reflective practice, and career cartography. Outcomes for the program include:
• Participants will develop an awareness of their individual strengths as a leader while producing a personal and career leadership development plan.
• Participants will acquire the knowledge necessary for enhancing performance improvement efforts, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation, and increasing their own as well as their team’s cultural awareness and humility.
• Participants will develop the skills necessary for successfully navigating the administration of health care, including financial management, change management, and project management.
Academy for Healthcare Leadership
The Academy for Healthcare Leadership is a seven-month hybrid program (28 contact hours) for experienced health care managers, directors or project or initiative managers who aspire to serve as a senior leader within a health care organization The Academy includes seven four-hour monthly leadership learning sessions, completion of a leadership project plan and 360-degree evaluation, as well as two 1:1 coaching sessions. Building on a foundational skill set and thorough self-exploration, the Academy will provide participants with long-lasting skills to navigate an ever-changing, complex healthcare landscape and to lead and innovate to improve the delivery of health and patient care. Outcomes for the Academy for Healthcare Leadership program include:
• Participants will demonstrate an increased awareness of their leadership abilities and explore how their leadership impacts their respective units or organizations.
• Participants will demonstrate an enhanced competence of the technical skills required for effective leadership in health care including financial, human resource, change and project management, as well as succession planning.
• Participants will obtain the knowledge necessary for enhancing culture and community within their spheres of influence, including increasing diversity, addressing inequities, and fostering inclusion, resiliency, and wellness.
1,413 people have participated in our programs since 2020.
Leadership Academy for the Advanced Practice Provider
The Leadership Academy for the Advanced Practice Provider is a nine-month leadership training program (36 contact hours) for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives and certified registered nurse anesthetists. This hybrid initiative features nine monthly four-hour leadership learning sessions, two 1:1 coaching sessions, a leader shadowing experience and completion of a leadership project proposal. Throughout the program, participants will develop the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary to lead teams, transform health care and navigate an ever-changing landscape. In leveraging their current role and after completing this program, participants will:
• Develop awareness of their individual strengths as a leader in advanced practice.
• Demonstrate competence of the technical skills required for effective leadership in healthcare including financial management, health care policy and economics, as well as executive presence and communication.
• Lead both their respective health care organization and the greater community in addressing inequalities.
Foundations for Excellence in Physician Leadership Program
The Foundations for Excellence in Physician Leadership program is a nine-month initiative (25 contact hours) for physicians early in their leadership journey. This hybrid program will provide participants with the foundational skills, knowledge and awareness not only to effectively lead an interdisciplinary clinical team, but to also navigate the administration of health care. This program includes nine three-hour monthly leadership learning sessions, 3 1:1 coaching sessions, project-based learning and planned networking luncheons. Expert facilitators, industry leaders and executive coaches will aid in fostering the participants’ leadership development, reflective practice and career planning exercises. Outcomes for the Foundations for Excellence in Physician Leadership program include:
• Participants will develop an awareness of their individual strengths as a physician leader while producing a personal and career leadership development plan.
• Participants will acquire the knowledge necessary for enhancing quality improvement efforts, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation, and increasing their own as well as their team’s cultural awareness and humility.
• Participants will develop the skills necessary for successfully navigating the administration of health care including financial management, change management and project management.
Healthcare Executive Leadership Program
The Healthcare Executive Leadership Program is a six-month initiative for senior or newly appointed executive-level health care leaders. Three three-day immersion experiences, 1:1 executive coaching, challenging simulation experiences, and project-based learning will provide participants with the knowledge, skills and awareness to effectively lead large and complex health care organizations, facilitate and manage systematic change, embody executive presence, and engage in policymaking activities to advance health care locally, regionally and nationally. National leaders in health care administration, policy and patient care will serve as faculty in this program, and aid the development of the participants in:
• Enhancing their understanding of personal executive leadership abilities and devising a plan to improve the leadership skills of others across their organization.
• Acquiring the essential knowledge to participate in workforce planning and policymaking across all levels, and to effectively lead succession and strategic visioning initiatives.
• Fostering an organizational culture that supports effective systems change and quality improvement initiatives, ultimately promoting equitable systems across all levels.
“I found this program extremely helpful in my leadership and professional development journey. It was great to network with leaders at the Institute and in my cohort who are in various positions and in different locations. I especially appreciate the mentorship aspect of this program. I was lucky enough to get paired with an excellent mentor who has been inspirational to me in my current professional role.”
— Transitioning into Leadership Program participant
Specialty Programs
Population Health Management Certificate Program
The Population Health Management Certificate Program is a ten-week virtual program (20 contact hours) that offers an in-depth understanding of foundational concepts such as relevant industry definitions, the drivers for change in health care delivery and changing models of payment, as well as clinical interventions and best practices. Certificate completers will also acquire the skills necessary for adopting population health methodologies and approaches in their own practice or leadership role. This online program provides a hybrid learning experience where participants engage with short online modules in preparation for weekly live discussion sessions that allow participants to ask questions and apply the content with program faculty and other participants. Expert instructors, who are health care and industry leaders, will lead each session. This certificate program is ideal for:
• Health care leaders, providers and caregivers, who are interested in population health management approaches for professional development
• Health care leaders and employees who are interested in population health as a potential career
• Providers or clinicians, who work in a population health unit, but have no formal training
Grant Writing Immersive Experience
The Grant Writing Immersive Experience program builds upon participants’ introductory experience with grant writing and clinical research to provide them with the foundational skills, knowledge, and awareness to be successful in submitting grants and advancing their research. Ideal candidates include early-career faculty members and doctorally-prepared nurses in healthcare organizations that have some experience obtaining small grants or participating in larger grants but have not yet received an independent grant as a principal investigator. Participants should have some experience with grant writing through successfully writing pre- or post-doctoral grants, serving as a co-investigator on a grant. Throughout the month-long program, participants will:
• Develop an awareness of their individual strengths and opportunities for growth related to grant writing
• Acquire foundational knowledge about the components of a grant proposal
• Become familiar with data analysis plans and research rigor
• Learn about the review criteria of grant proposals
• Create a NIH Biosketch
• Acquire awareness around the common pitfalls in proposals and develop strategies to address them
• Develop the skills necessary for creating an appropriately scoped budget
Excellence in Nursing Professional Development Certificate
The Excellence in Nursing Professional Development Certificate Program is a seven-month initiative (28 contact hours) for new and aspiring nursing professional development practitioners. In alignment with the Association for Nursing Professional Development scope and standards, the learning sessions will focus on the following topics:
• Foundations of Adult Learning Theory and Curriculum in Nursing
• Learning Outcomes and Objectives
• Educational Content Development and Program Design
• Teaching and Facilitation Strategies
• Evaluation and Assessment of Educational Activities
• Simulation and Debriefing in Clinical Nursing
“Everything that has been addressed in this program has been beneficial for me. These are topics that are not often talked about in my field and if they are — not in as much depth or detail. I am grateful that we had the opportunity to have open discussions and connect with others that I may not have crossed paths with otherwise. Overall, this program has increased my self-awareness and motivation to become the best leader I can be.”
— Foundations for Excellence in Healthcare Leadership participant
Leveling Up with Healthcare Finance
Leveling Up with Health Care Finance is a virtual three-week workshop series (4.5 contact hours) that offers aids participants in learning how health care is financed in the U.S., external factors impacting the finances of health care organizations, key finance terminology and how different roles within a health system contribute to the financial health of an organization. Health care leaders share their experiences, strategies, tools and resources, enabling all participants to gain new knowledge to positively influence the financial health of a health care organization. The three, 90-minute virtual workshops cover the following topics:
• Overview of Health Care Finance
• Roles and Impact on Organizational Finance – Frontline Health Care Workers and Managers
• Roles and Impact on Organizational Finance – Hospital Administrators and Chief Financial Officers
About UCSF Leadership Institute
The UCSF Leadership Institute is committed to fostering and sustaining partnerships with internal and external entities that value systemic change to increase organizational effectiveness in healthcare.
Mission
The Leadership Institute provides outcome-driven leadership development and advanced evidence-based practice for the healthcare professional and academic leader across the career continuum.
Vision
The UCSF Leadership Institute aims to be the preeminent global destination for interprofessional development, specializing in translational science development, organizational leadership, and creating synergy between practice and academic entities.
