• 
  Professional Education Faculty

  Alicja Foksinska Arnold MS

  Certified Tableau Desktop Specialist, CISA, CFE

  Teaching Areas: Data Visualization
• 
  Professional Education Faculty

  Greg Cottrell MBA

  PMP, CSSBB

  Teaching Areas: Project Management, Agile Project Management
• 
  Co-Director, HLA; Senior Instructor

  Joel Dobbs PharmD, MPH

  Teaching Areas: Leadership, Innovation and Design Thinking, Talent Development, Strategic Planning

  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  CSB 372

  View Profile
• 
  Professional Education Faculty

  Susan Irwin PhD

  PhD, PfMP, PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-SP

  Teaching Areas: Project Management, Agile Project Management
• 
  Professional Education Faculty

  Sarah Jamison MA

  Certified DISC Behavioral Analyst, Situational Leadership II Certified Trainer

  Teaching Areas: Emotional Intelligence, DISC, Leadership
• 
  Internship Coordinator: Industrial Distribution; Instructor

  Rush Neil MBA, MIBS

  Teaching Areas: Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Professional Selling

  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  CSB 252

  View Profile
• 
  Professional Education Faculty

  Mark Sims

  Teaching Areas: Professional Selling, Marketing, Leadership
• 
  Professional Education Faculty

  Archie Tew

  Teaching Areas: Leadership, Talent Development
• 
  University Professor

  Molly Wasko PhD, MBA

  Teaching Areas: Innovation and Design Thinking, Project Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning

  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  CSB 351

  View Profile
• 
  Professional Education Faculty

  Elizabeth Wright MBA

  PMP, PMI-ACP, PAHM, CSPO, CSM

  Teaching Areas: Project Management, Agile Project Management, Leadership

The UAB Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) was founded on the premise that the future of academic health systems will be led and managed by clinicians and executives who operate at the frontiers of medicine and possess the leadership skills required to guide their organization into an increasingly complex future.

Program Overview

HLA is a cohesive and comprehensive program offering training opportunities and help in developing essential skills for leaders in the 21^st century. It helps present and future leaders gain a broader understanding of their responsibilities as leaders, new perspectives on critical leadership and managerial issues, and deeper understanding and awareness of concepts and techniques relevant to management. It includes classroom sessions, team projects, and experiential learning activities designed to identify and strengthen leadership skills and capabilities.

The program begins in October with an opening session of 1.5 days, followed by monthly classroom sessions (one day per month, November-April) and group projects, and concludes with a closing session and graduation (one day). Approximately 80 hours of classroom participation is required, including a team project pertinent to the medical center/health system (performed as part of the coursework).

Program Objectives

• Identify and develop future leaders of UAB Medicine and the Academic Medical Center.
• Enhance and expand participants' leadership abilities and managerial skills.
• Facilitate development of strategic thinking skills that focus on the opportunities and challenges facing academic medical centers.
• Understand the history and operations of the health system and the academic medical center.
• Allow participants an opportunity to examine their individual aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, and personal commitment to leadership and management.

How Participants Are Chosen

Participants include individuals identified as possessing the potential for more demanding leadership positions within the next two to four years.

Nominations are sought from the deans of Health Professions schools and department chairs and center directors of Joint Health Sciences and the Heersink School of Medicine, including branch campuses. In addition, the University Hospital, Kirklin Clinic, and Health Services Foundation are asked to submit administrative nominees. Request for nominations are sent in late spring/early summer each year.

Participants will be selected by an advisory board in a manner that ensures a wide range of academic specialties, professional backgrounds, demographic profiles, and experiences.

Program Administration and Contacts

The Healthcare Leadership Academy training program is a joint UAB effort of the Heersink School of Medicine and the Collat School of Business. It is funded through generous support from Amy and Duane Donner and Founders Advisors, where Duane is managing partner.

• 

  Co-Director, HLA; Senior Instructor

  Joel Dobbs PharmD, MPH

  205-975-6959

  CSB 372

  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  View Profile
• 

  Director, Professional Education

  Cori Miller Perdue PhD

  205-934-7604

  CSB L02-D

  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• 

  Co-Director, HLA

  David Rogers MD, MHPE

  205-731-9799

  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

At UAB Collat Professional Education, we design custom programs to address unique business challenges and drive measurable results. By understanding your organization’s culture and development needs, we collaboratively create tailored learning experiences aligned with your goals to move your organization ahead.

Our UAB Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) a flagship custom program, has made a significant impact on both the community and the UAB Academic Medical Center.

Partner with Us for Your Organization’s Success

UAB Collat Professional Education partners with organizations and companies of all industries and sizes to solve business challenges.

Programs can be delivered on-site, off-site, or at our Founders Advisors Professional Education Suite in the UAB Collat School of Business, spanning several days, weeks, or months. While our team of faculty and industry experts curate content specific to your group, current topics in high demand include:

• Leadership
• Alignment & Strategic Thinking
• Engagement & Accountability
• Emotional Intelligence
• Project Management
• Sales Training & Negotiations
• Data Visualization & Storytelling
• Finance & Business Decision Making
• Innovation & Design Thinking
• and more.

Unlock Your Potential with Specialized Leadership Programs

Are you a scientist or emerging leader seeking to advance your career and make a lasting impact in your field? We are pleased to introduce two groundbreaking leadership programs tailored to meet the needs of professionals like you.

Catalyst Leadership Academy for Scientists:
A specialized leadership program for scientists

This dynamic development program is designed specifically for scientists. Over eight months, from October to June, participants embark on a transformative journey, acquiring essential leadership skills and promoting career growth. Join us to grow professionally, spark innovation, and thrive in your scientific endeavors.

Program highlights:

• Two-day Experiential learning launch at Collat
• Monthly full-day sessions with industry & faculty experts
• Networking opportunities and access to industry leaders
• Individual projects with lightning pitches and poster presentations
• Graduation dinner to celebrate your achievements
• Departmental support required

Get More Information

Elevate Leadership Academy:
A specialized program for emerging leaders

This leadership program is designed for individuals who lead teams or aspire to do so in the near future. Through a transformative eight-month journey, participants cultivate essential leadership skills and forge collaborative relationships. Join us from October to June for an engaging and challenging leadership academy and empower yourself to make a meaningful impact in your organizations and beyond.

Program highlights:

• Two-day Experiential learning retreat at 4H Center
• Monthly sessions with faculty & industry experts
• Curriculum focused on cultivating human connection, communication skills, innovation, and professionalism
• Group project presentations and graduation dinner to celebrate your success
• Departmental support required

Get More Information

"The Collat team developed a first-class project management academy that captured exactly what I wanted to address with customized content for our specific needs. Thanks to their professionalism, support, and great job all around, our team is equipped to provide a high level of service to our clients."

Mike Kemp President/CEO, KMS

“I had always heard about UAB's project management team and contacted them to schedule a training session for our communications team. Cori and her team developed a custom experience that was educational and entertaining. The training continues to help us in our roles at HudsonAlpha and I highly recommend it to others.”

Adam Kelley Director of Communications
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Huntsville, AL

Whether you're a recent graduate looking to gain marketable skills, a seasoned professional wanting to advance or change careers, or someone trying to rejoin the workforce after an absence, UAB Collat Professional Education can help get you where you want to be. Select from the categories listed below to view available Career Advancement Courses. Additional courses are on the way.