LEAD Program Application 2025-26

We are taking applications to participate in the 9th cohort (2025-26) of the innovative LEAD (Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity) Program, starting in August 2025. The LEAD program is looking for scholars (residents and fellows) and educational mentors (faculty, educational administrators) who are passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion. The mission of LEAD is to educate and empower the next generation of medical leaders to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

  • 10-month longitudinal program
  • Monthly, 2-hour evening sessions from 6-8pm
  • Attend a minimum of 8 of the 10 sessions
  • Develop workshop presentations to showcase scholarly work
  • Present in-person at the annual Diversity & Inclusion Forum
  • Deadline for application submission: Sunday, July 27 at 11:59 PM PST

 

LEAD Scholar Application
LEAD Mentor Application

2025 - 26 LEAD sessions will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (*) exceptions

  • Aug 19, 2025
  • Sep 16, 2025
  • Oct 21, 2025
  • Nov 18, 2025
  • Dec 16, 2025
  • Jan 20, 2026
  • Feb 17, 2026
  • Mar 17, 2026
  • Apr 21, 2026
  • May 19, 2026

Examples of Prior LEAD Session Topics:

•    Introduction to LEAD Program and Current State of Diversity and Inclusion in the Medical Workforce
•    How to Create a Workshop
•    Leadership Challenge and Group Dynamics
•    Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions
•    Imposter Syndrome (led by former LEAD scholars)
•    Advancing Inclusive Leadership
•    Social Justice in Medicine: Deconstructing Structural racism
•    Addressing Privilege and Allyship
•    Having Culturally Sensitive Mentoring Conversations

Please let us know if any questions at stanfordmedlead@stanford.edu