Leadership Development

Leadership institutes and programs are dedicated to meeting the local grassroots needs by developing and enhancing individual and organizational leadership and management for improving and promoting the health of communities. These programs provide a unique learning experience for a broad array of public health professionals who are integral to the development of healthy communities. Through the development of leadership skills and a shared vision, the institutes/programs facilitate creative, integrated, and collaborative approaches to the achievement of the Public Health Core Functions and Essential Public Health Services. These programs are developing an extensive network of public health leaders with an increased capacity to strengthen the relationship among public health practitioners, health care service providers, academia, and communities.

“Today, the need for leaders is too great to leave their emergence to chance.”
IOM Report 1988

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Public health leadership institutes/projects

The Emerging Leaders Institute is sponsored by the UIC-SPH Center for Public Health Practice and the Heartland Centers at St. Louis University, School of Public Health. The Institute is part of a continuum of training programs that strengthen the public health workforce through coordinated training and organizational development. The Emerging Leaders Institute builds public health practice by combining cutting edge face-to-face training with individual infrastructure improvement projects. As the conclusion of the program, Fellows will be prepared to assume leadership positions within their agencies, and will have the skills necessary to lead collaborative initiatives that characterize public health practice.

Kick-Off Conference
May 14-16, 2008
UIC-SPH in Chicago, IL

Dates and locations for the six and twelve month meetings will be announced soon! For eligibility and fee information, contact Rani Saxena at
312-996-7919 or at rmishra@uic.edu