SGIM LEAHP
Join the Leadership in Health Policy Program (LEAHP), one of the pioneering national health policy career development programs! This year-long program is designed to enhance your federal health policy knowledge and advocacy skills through an immersive learning program of monthly webinars, interactive journal clubs, and capstone projects under the direct mentorship of a nationally recognized health policy expert. As a LEAHP participant, you'll be at the forefront of shaping SGIM's health policy endeavors and expanding its national reach.
Who Should apply
- Senior Residents or Fellows
- Junior Faculty
- Professionals at all career stages
Note: All applicants must be or become SGIM members upon program acceptance. No prior health policy experience is required.
Program Highlights
Mentorship: Engage with mentors who will be your guides in a year-long journey of learning and professional growth.
Capstone Projects: Collaborate on pivotal projects, creating meaningful contributions to health policy and SGIM's mission.
Advocacy in Action: Get real-world experience in advocacy that resonates beyond the classroom.
Collaborative Learning: Benefit from a curriculum that includes independent study, group work, and online discussions to fit your busy schedule.
Important Dates
August 21, 2025
Online Application Opens
November 14, 2025 11:59pm ET
Deadline for Application
January 17, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
March 9, 2025
Program Agreement and Final Payments Due
Program Fees
- LEAHP Program Fee: $1190
- SGIM membership for 2026 and 2027
- SGIM annual meeting in-person registration for 2026 and 2027 meetings
I am so grateful for this program. I would've have gained the confidence to make a difference in health policy without it! I really have the tools in my toolbox to go out and advocate effectively. It's incredible. A year ago I was so confused about how to influence health policy. Today my path feels crystal clear!
-"Roxanne" (Roxana) Hicks, MD, LEAHP Graduate
John Goodson Leadership
in Health Policy Scholarship
SGIM and the LEAHP program are pleased to announce the third annual John Goodson Leadership in Health Policy Scholarship. This scholarship is available for one incoming LEAHP Scholar working in the clinical practice/payment reform field. It honors John D. Goodson, MD, and his decades-long contributions to SGIM advocacy for the clinical practice of general internal medicine. Dr. Goodson has been an inspirational teacher and mentor to LEAHP scholars and health policy advocates since the LEAHP Program's inception in 2017 and for decades before this. We are delighted to offer this scholarship in his honor.
The purpose of the John Goodson Scholarship is to enhance the ability of a LEAHP scholar to advance policy reforms that strengthen the primary care system and improve patient outcomes. An award of up to $5000 is available for the inaugural Goodson LEAHP Scholar. Each award will cover materials related to the LEAHP program at the recipient’s discretion, which may include expenses associated with completing a capstone project or other program expenses.
The application for this scholarship is done alongside the LEAHP program application and requires a response to an additional essay question.
Prepare to apply
Learn more about the materials and commitments required to apply to the LEAHP program
