LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This program, developed by the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians, will combine elements of mentoring, organizational education, skills, training and guided experiences to selected participants.
Between 4-8 participants will be selected each year. This is a competitive process and the Leadership Development Team will carefully review each application that is received by the November 15th deadline.
Criteria: Current member of MCEP/ACEP, minimum of three years of membership in ACEP or EMRA, commitment to attend all LDP sessions as well as agreed cost sharing.
Below is the link to obtain a program overview, along with a nomination form to be completed by the nominee. We are looking for individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to emergency medicine and who wish to explore their leadership potential.
2025 Leadership Development Class
Nikeata Bell, DO
Eric Davis, MD
Frank Duncan III, MD, FACEP
Viktorija Gavrilovic, MD
Michele Johnson, DO
Matthew Kennedy, DO
Srivarsha Koripella, MD
David Kramp, MD
Michelle Wiener, MD
Highlights
The MCEP Leadership Development Program (LDP) offers participants informational sessions and guided real-world experience in the areas of political advocacy, education, and leadership. Participants spend a year on a leadership experience designed to develop skills to meet the challenges of emergency medicine; connect with peers and mentors; grow professional networks; learn to affect change; and receive feedback on their individual leadership style.
Program founded in 2007 under the direction of Robert Malinowski, MD, FACEP.
MCEP and ACEP Success: Many of our program graduates advance to leadership positions at both the state and national levels. As of late 2024, the program has had 122 graduates. 11 of our 15 current Board members are LDP graduates with 4 of 5 holding officer positions, 28 former Board members, 9 Past Presidents, 11 Committee Chairs and 3 Newsletter Editors, and 7 Program Course Directors. One of our LDP Graduates is currently a member of the ACEP Board of Directors.
LDP Team
Program Directors: Luke Saski, MD, FACEP and Larisa Traill, MD, FACEP
Program Faculty:
Sara Chakel, MD, FACEP
Michael Gratson, MD, MHSA, FACEP
Robert Malinowski, MD, FACEP
Emily Mills, MD, FACEP
Brad Uren, MD, FACEP