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Feb 24, 2026

Invest in yourself, inspire others

Four Leadership Institute courses will be available at the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting.


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In the words of legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, “The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.”

The AAD’s Leadership Institute provides personal development opportunities in four sessions that are well worth your time. Each session offers two CME credits.

F008 – Leadership Institute: Physician Leadership, Difficult Conversations, and What It Means To Be the Chair, Chief, and Leader in All Medical Environments
9-11 a.m. | Friday, March 27
Bluebird 3D

F010 – Leadership Institute: Leading by Negotiation
1-3 p.m. | Friday, March 27
Bluebird 3D

F026 – Leadership Institute: 2 Hours 2 Change Your Life: A Realistic and Evidence-Based Roadmap for Thriving in Life and Career
9-11 a.m. | Saturday, March 28
Bluebird 3D

F037 – Leadership Institute: Thriving in Chaos: Strategies to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life
1-3 p.m. | Saturday, March 28
Bluebird 3D

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