The FY26 application process is now open.
Apply now for FY26.
As part of the University of Michigan’s leadership development efforts to develop diverse, multi-talented bench strength, Michigan Medicine launched an internal executive coaching certification program in May of 2013. This coaching program was designed to identify, train and certify internal faculty and administrative leaders across the enterprise to provide executive coaching services to leaders throughout the institution. By developing our own internal capacity and expanding to both Michigan Medicine and campus, we will effectively and efficiently assist leaders to develop and strengthen effective competencies.
This training program is designed in partnership with University of Michigan Medical School and Summit Executive Advisory Group.
Training Commitment
- Completion of a virtual five-day Executive Coaching Certification Training (All sessions are mandatory to receive a certificate of completion)
- Attend four monthly virtual developmental webinars
- Practice coaching skills in six meetings with an assigned pilot client (virtual or in-person based on the discretion of coach/master coach)
- Participate in two 1:1 meetings with a Master Coach for coaching support and feedback
- Culminates with completion of a case study outlining and reflecting on your experience as a coach
- To receive a certification of executive coaching, leaders will complete 100 coaching contact hours through the Office of Faculty Development
The entire process will take approximately six months.
Qualifications
- Applicant has five to seven years of progressive leadership experience
- Faculty: At an associate professor level or higher
- Administrative: At a director-level role or higher for at least two years
- Positive history of developing others (i.e. medical learners, direct reports, clients, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in facilitation
- Demonstrated experience in creating diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces for others
- Has received coaching of their own within the last five to seven years
- Support from leader to provide a minimum of 30 hours of coaching per calendar year
Important Program Dates
- Applications/nominations are open from January 21, 2025 through March 21, 2025.
- We ask that all applicants hold the following in-person training dates on their calendars:
- Fall 2025
- Session I – October 7-8, 2025 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
- Session II – November 19-20, 2025 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
- Session III – December 3, 2025 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
- Four 90-minute content sessions virtually (Jan. - April 2026)
- Final wrap-up – May 14, 2026 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
- Winter 2026
- Session I – February 18-19, 2026 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
- Session II – March 18-19, 2026 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
- Session III – April 15, 2026 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
- Four 90-minute content sessions virtually (May - Aug. 2026)
- Final wrap-up – September 9, 2026 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Apply now for FY26.
Accepted participants will be informed of their status no later than Friday, May 23, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Allison Romanowski at [email protected].