2024-2025 Region IV PHTC Public Health and Primary Care Leadership Institute Cohort

Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on public health? The Region IV Public Health Training Center’s Public Health and Primary Care Leadership Institute (PHPC-LI) offers an unparalleled opportunity for emerging leaders to develop adaptive and strategic skills essential for addressing the social, economic, and community determinants of health.

What is the PHPC Leadership Institute?

The PHPC-LI is a virtual 8-month immersive leadership development experience designed for emerging leaders in state, local, or tribal public health organizations, FQHCs, and FQHC Look-Alikes in Region IV.

Participants benefit from 40 contact hours of interactive training, including:

• A 3-day opening retreat
• Six (6) monthly sessions on leadership principles, cultural competence, conflict management, and more
• Intersession activities, including peer consultation, self-assessments, and on-demand resources

Why Participate?

The PHPC-LI is more than just a program—it’s a transformative journey that empowers participants to rediscover their potential and fully embrace their leadership roles. Here’s what past participants have said:

• “This cohort has re-energized me in terms of wanting to continue the leadership journey and really prioritize learning.”
• “I’ve learned to step aside from day-to-day tasks and focus on leadership to drive change in public health and primary care.”
• “The program helped me shift how I see myself—from middle management to a confident and impactful leader.”

Join a Vibrant Alumni Network

PHPC-LI graduates join a robust alumni network dedicated to ongoing leadership development. Alumni have the opportunity to further their engagement by serving on the PHPC-LI Alumni Board, which plans activities such as quarterly meetings, an annual retreat, and other ongoing networking and professional development opportunities.

Who Should Apply?

Emerging public health and primary care leaders who:

• Work in governmental state, local, or tribal public health departments, tribal health organizations, or FQHCs/FQHC Look-Alikes
• Work in one of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee
• Manage programs, supervise staff, and/or demonstrate leadership potential
• Work with underserved populations and/0r are from under-resourced health departments or FQHCs/FQHC Look-Alikes

How to Apply

Applications for the 2026-2027 cohort (link opens in new window) are now open until June 30, 2026! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the skills and confidence to lead transformative change in your community.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey!

For more information or to apply, visit https://r4phtc.org/leadership-institute/.

Let this be the year you invest in your growth and join a community of leaders dedicated to advancing public health. We look forward to seeing you in the next cohort!