ABM Leadership Academy

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) would like to acknowledge and thank the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for their generous support of this program.

What is the ABM Leadership Academy?

The ABM Leadership Academy is designed to provide participants with transferable leadership skills, mentoring from breastfeeding experts, and the ability to uniquely advocate for and support under-served communities, addressing racial disparities, and increasing healthcare equity and access.

Selected participants should expect to develop skills that enhance their:

Clinical roles and responsibilities
Work and ability to lead effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Opportunities for career advancement

Understanding of volunteer leadership competencies

Comprehension and knowledge of racial disparities and health inequities within healthcare, specifically breastfeeding medicine

Ability to advocate for the specialty of breastfeeding medicine within their institutions and communities

What are the components of the Leadership Academy?

If selected to participate in the ABM Leadership Academy, participants commit to:

Attend all meetings, workshops, and webinars associated with the program
Maintain ABM membership status through 2023
Attend a kickoff workshop offered at the 2022 Annual International Meeting in Baltimore, MD, USA or virtually *
Complete a leadership project
Volunteer with ABM in the year after completing the program

*Virtual kickoff will take place as two half-day sessions on Tuesday, September 21 and Wednesday, September 22

What is a Leadership Project?

To utilize the leadership training and education conducted throughout the Leadership Academy, all participants will complete an individual leadership project. These projects should involve leadership activities such as working with a team or gathering support from stakeholders.

Potential projects should be focused on the field of breastfeeding medicine, supporting the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine through innovation, addressing racial and health inequities, and advocacy.

What are the dates for the 2022 - 2023 ABM Leadership Academy?

Dates	Times (All are USA Eastern)	Event		Format	Who Should Attend
September 15, 2022	8 am – 4:30 pm EDT		Kickoff Workshop	In Person	In Person Participants Only
September 20, 2022	10:00 am – 4:15 pm EDT		Virtual Kickoff Day 1	Virtual	Virtual Participants Only
September 21, 2022	10:00 am – 4:15 pm EDT		Virtual Kickoff Day 2	Virtual	Virtual Participants Only
October 12, 2021	11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT		Webinar	Virtual	All Participants
December 14, 2022	11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST		Webinar	Virtual	All Participants
January 18, 2023	11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST		Webinar	Virtual	All Participants
March 1, 2023	11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST		Webinar	Virtual	All Participants
April 7, 2023	10:00 am – 4:15 pm EDT		Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Workshop Day 1	Virtual	All Participants
April 8, 2023	10:00 am – 4:15 pm EDT		DEI Workshop Day 2	Virtual	All Participants
June 7, 2023	11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT		Webinar	Virtual	All Participants
July 12, 2023	11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT		Webinar	Virtual	All Participants
August 16, 2023	11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT		Webinar	Virtual	All Participants

Is there a fee to participate? Is financial assistance available?

Yes.

Tuition Fees:

Category 1 Countries: $1000 USD

Category 2 Countries: $500 USD
Category 3 Countries: $350 USD

Tuition Fees are the responsibility of the applicant. The grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports waiver of fees, Annual International Meeting registration fee, and flight and hotel accommodations for those representing and/or serving in vulnerable or under-served communities in the US, Mexico or Haiti. You may apply for this waiver inside the application process.

Who can apply?

The ABM Leadership Academy eligibility requirements are:

ABM member in good standing (Accepted applicants must maintain their ABM membership through 2023.)
Current medical resident/fellow, MD, DO, MBBS, DDS, DMD or equivalent degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy

Able to commit to participating in the 11-month program and complete all program requirements.

How do I apply?

The ABM Leadership Academy application is now available. To apply, click the button below. Please note that partially completed applications will not be accepted.

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Applications close July 13th at 11:59 pm Central.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

Applicants can contact staff at [email protected] with any questions.