Registration Now Open for 2026-2027 MN Physician Leadership Institute

April 23, 2026

Registration for the 2026-2027 cohort of the MMA’s Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MNPLI) is now open.   

The MNPLI, created by and for physicians, offers an innovative, best-in-class, physician leadership training curriculum to foster professional satisfaction and empower physicians by providing them with the skills, insights, and competencies required to build leadership acumen.  

“The MMA has designed this program to support and elevate physicians as leaders,” said Janet Silversmith, MMA CEO. “Given the program’s breadth and depth of content, combined with a diverse cohort of physician colleagues from across the state, it provides unparalleled value. Minnesota healthcare needs more physician leadership; the MMA is committed to helping to realize that goal.”  

The nine-month program will meet September 2026 through May 2027.  

Early-bird registration is open until July 31, and includes a $500 savings off the program fee. Participation in the program is limited to MMA members. Reserve your spot now.  For more information on the program, visit the program website.   

The Minnesota Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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