Academic Leadership Fellows Program FAQs

ALFP is a one-year program.  There are four in-person sessions throughout the year.  Two sessions are "stand-alone" and two sessions are held in conjunction with the INterim and Annual meetings.  Plan on approximately 5 days for each of the sessions.  The days and some evenings are packed so do not plan on doing any work during the sessions.  Additionally, a plan for mentoring with your Dean at your institution is also encouraged and time should be planned accordingly.  

Fellows are required to attend four ALFP sessions. Sessions I and II occur in September and November, respectively, and are held in the Washington, DC area. Sessions III and IV occur during the AACP INterim and Annual meetings, respectively.

Yes. Individuals selected to participate in ALFP must hold active membership in AACP.

Yes. The tuition for ALFP is $9,950. This amount includes the program curriculum, speakers, leadership texts and materials, a one-year subscription to the Harvard Business Review, Challenge Discovery exercises, the Gallup Clifton Strengths exercises, registration at AACP INterim and Annual meetings, and some meals.

The fellow and/or their college or school are responsible for the fellow's travel, lodging, some meals, and any other personal expenses associated with participation in ALFP. 

To date, over 500 pharmacy educators have participated in ALFP...and counting!  This will be the 19th year of the program.  After ALFP graduation, you will be joining an amazing network of pharmacy leaders as an alumni member.

The nomination process typically opens in late January or February and closes at the end of March.  See the specific call for the exact dates each year.

The dean of the college or school of pharmacy (e.g., CEO dean) must make the nomination.

The dean of the college or school of pharmacy may nominate one individual for ALFP.

If you are interested in applying for ALFP, it is recommended that you discuss the following items with your dean, who will serve as your Dean Mentor at your institution:

• Mentorship plan between you and your Dean Mentor (and Co-Mentor, if applicable) including a schedule of meetings throughout your fellowship year so you can discuss and apply information from the ALFP sessions in your local university context
• Release time from faculty and/or administrative responsibilities so that you are able to fully engage in and successfully complete ALFP
• Financial support for your participation

A maximum of 30 nominees are selected to participate in ALFP each year.

The Leadership Dean Facilitators for the cohort along with AACP staff review, rank, and make a final selection.

Decisions are typically communicated to nominees via email in April.