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Leadership Agility Program

2025 Registration Information Coming Soon!

The SUS Leadership Agility Program, designed in collaboration with Kellogg School of Management, equips leaders to advance their careers in academic medicine amidst an ever-changing landscape. The program leverages Kellogg’s strength in meeting the unique design requirements of the healthcare sector through faculty and practitioners who have instructed thousands of healthcare professionals on their leadership journey. This program is rooted in theory-driven knowledge and concrete strategies that allow participants to put new ideas into action.

Dates:
September 15-17, 2025

Location:
The course will take place at the Kellogg Global Hub, which is located on Northwestern University’s Evanston, Illinois campus. The Global Hub is designed to facilitate peer learning and informal interactions among faculty and participants. During your stay, you will enjoy private accommodations at the Hilton Orrington Hotel. The Evanston Campus is about a 30-minute drive from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Who Should Attend:
Aspiring Surgical Leaders, Division Chiefs, Center Leaders, Hospital and Medical School Leaders (note: this course is limited to 30 participants)

Download the 2025 Program Below

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fee Information Coming Soon

Registration fees include:
• Private lodging at the Hilton Orrington Hotel for the evenings of September 15 and 16, 2025
• All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) for the duration of the course beginning with Lunch on September 15 and concluding with Lunch on September 17
• Tuition and Course materials
This course is limited to 30 participants and guests are not permitted. Travel to and from the Kellogg Global Hub for the course is the responsibility of the registrant.

Cancellation and Refund Policy 
If a registrant is unable to attend, their registration may be transferred to another registrant of the same category. Transfer requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. If a registrant is unable to transfer their spot in the course by August 15, 2025, a refund will be issued, less a $500 cancellation fee. Registration cancellation requests must be made in writing and received by August 15, 2025 to [email protected]. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after August 15, 2025. “No Shows” are subject to the full course fee.