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Eligibility

Residents from any Penn Medicine residency program can apply.

Program expectations & time commitment

Program Expectations

Participants are expected to engage fully in the program, attend required sessions, complete program requirements, and contribute to a collaborative learning environment.

View the Curriculum page for a detailed overview of required activities, milestones, and time commitments.

Time Commitment

The track is a two-year program. During these two years, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 7 weeks to the curriculum and related activities. You will also be expected to attend a number of evening seminars.

Application process

Application timeline: Applications will open October 1, 2026 and close December 14, 2026

Requirements:

  1. Discuss with your program director your intention to apply. We will require their approval if you are accepted.
  2. Submit your Application:
    • Name
    • Residency Program
    • Describe why you are interested in joining the Healthcare Leadership in Quality residency track. (500 word maximum)
    • Which clinical unit/floor, ambulatory site or informatics group are you interested in joining?
    • Please list potential faculty mentors from your department you would like to work with.
    • Curriculum Vitae
  3. Interview: You will be contacted by Emefa Yengbe (Emefa.Yengbe@PennMedicine.upenn.edu) to coordinate an interview time after your application is received. Since space is limited in the program, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible so that interviews can be scheduled.
  4. Optional: Speak to current track residents and/or mentors to learn more about the program and if it meets your goals (see our website for the list of our current track residents). Not sure who to reach out to? We will help connect you.

Important Dates

  • Application opens: Early October
  • Application deadline: Mid December
  • Acceptance notifications: Early February

Questions?

Neha Patel, MD, MS; Director – Neha.Patel@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Denise Xu,MD; Associate Director – Denise.Xu@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Emefa Yengbe; Program Coordinator – Emefa.Yengbe@pennmedicine.upenn.edu