6 Month Program • October 2025 - March 2026

Now Accepting Applications for CEOs, CHROs, CMOs, & COOs (*or similar executive titles)

Overview

This six-month program designed for health center executives (up to 5 years in role) aims to foster connection, community, and professional growth through the creation of learning groups. Participants will engage in 90-minute monthly position-specific meetings to share experiences, support one another, and explore common interests; groups will be organized based on a shared identity of both executive role and health center size (based upon reported UDS patient visits). Supplemental office hours (optional) allow new executive leaders to enhance their onboarding through knowledge sharing with experienced health center mentors who have served in the same role. The estimated time commitment is ~12 hours across 6 months (inclusive of optional office hours).

Program Goals

• Enhance professional development and position-specific networking opportunities for new executive leaders.

  • Build a strong sense of community and belonging between
    learning group members.

• Provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to share
  perspectives and experiences.

  • Expand a mindset suitable for higher-level decisions required
    of an executive leader.

• Identify and address shared challenges and opportunities.

  • Gain encouragement and accountability for action.

• Leverage the career experiences of skilled health center
  professional who have served in the same role.

  • Enhance the onboarding process through shared knowledge.

Learning Group Model

Peer Leearning Groups will have between 10-12 members who will come together for a 90-minute monthly meeting that offers a combination of content discussion and facilitated peer learning and support. Once a learning group is established, any content introduced into the group will be developed in direct response to needs articulated by the members or otherwise ascertained by the mentor. There is no fixed “training curriculum” to deliver; rather, the purpose of content discussions will be to provide frameworks and insights to meet the prevailing needs of the learning grouop members as they execute the strategic decisions required of their health center role.

Supplemental Office Hours

Each mentor will hold at least three (3) 60-minute “Office Hours” during the 6-month program. While the monthly 90-minute Learning Group meetings are designed for group discussion and peer learning, the optional Office Hours are where the experienced executive can offer their personal expertise more directly, serving as a mentor rather than a guide.

Schedule

Peer Learning Group meetings and optional office hours will be scheduled between October 2025 through March 2026 and held virtually (Zoom, Teams, etc.). The exact dates of each cohort will be determined by the cohort and organized by the group mentor.

Peer Learning Group Formation

Peer Learning Groups will be formed through an application process and based on shared identity of both executive role and health center size (based on UDS reported patient visits).

Program Support

Participants will receive ongoing support, including:

• Exclusive pricing for NACHC Members
• Access to an online community for shared resources and discussion
• Experienced CEO support and mentorship
• Opportunities for cross-group collaboration and networking at NACHC conferences
• Evaluation and feedback mechanisms

Requirements

Health Center executives with 0 – 5 years of experience, willing to commit to active participation in monthly calls October 2025 – March 2026.

Pricing

Registration closes on Friday, September 12th or when this program reaches capacity. NACHC members receive over 50% discount off the full program price!

Member rate: $675        
Non-Member rate: $1,350

Space is limited to the first 50 people in each cohort type who meet the outlined requirements, fully complete an application, are accepted via an application process, and register within 5 days of being accepted into the program. Applicants received after the program has reached capacity will be held on a waiting list in the case that space opens and will also receive information regarding future Peer Learning Groups when available.

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will receive an acceptance determination within 3-4 business days. Once an applicant is approved, applicants will be provided with a formal registration link to complete payment and secure their spot in the program. Paid participants can expect their Peer Learning Group assignment no later than Friday, September 24, 2025.

Schedule Summary (tentative)

Application

This program requires an application to ensure all participants meet the outlined criteria for participation.

• Space is limited to the first 50 people per cohort type who meet the outlined application criteria and are accepted via this application process. Applicants received after the program has reached capacity will be held on a waiting list in the case that space opens and will also receive information regarding future Peer LearningGroups when available.
• All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will receive an acceptance determination within 5 business days.
• Once an applicant is approved, a formal registration link will be provided to complete payment and secure their spot in their spot in the program. Registration must be completed within 5 days of receiving acceptance notification.