AHA Education & Events
Educational offerings and in-person and virtual events from the American Hospital Association.
To apply for the 2027–2028 cohort, have your resume, a letter of support, and seven essay responses ready.
Turning accomplished and rising health care professionals into future leaders to bring about real and lasting change.
The 12-month AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship will be bookended with in-person meetings. The majority of the program takes place virtually through inquiry-based modules, discussions and web meetings with faculty and mentors representing diverse expertise and leadership positions.
Join AHA for a virtual info session and Q&A on the fellowship program, scholarships, and application process before the March 31, 2027 deadline.
The 2027 AHA Rural Healthcare Leadership Conference will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 3 in Orlando, Fla.
The inaugural Hospital Capacity Management Leadership Forum, tailored to hospital and health system leaders responsible for hospital flow, will be held July 11-12 in Denver.
2026-2027 mentors support their fellows in the yearlong program to support capstone projects and career growth
Welcome the 2025-2026 fellowship cohort as they work to transform their organizations and careers
Explore past Next Generation Leaders Fellowship cohorts, from recent classes to earlier years, with overviews and participating fellows.
Explore past Next Generation Leaders Fellowship mentors, listed by cohort with each year’s overview and participating mentors.