To succeed in today’s health care environment, the allied health professions need to identify, develop and mentor new leaders. The Coalition for Allied Health Leadership is pleased to announce two leadership conferences in 2004 designed to train leaders in the areas of practice, education and research. The conferences are supported by a cooperative grant issued by the Bureau of Health Professions, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Applications to participate in the leadership conferences will be accepted from individuals who are members of the associations that support the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, the Health Professions Network, the National Network of Health Career Programs in Two-Year Colleges and the National Society of Allied Health.

Those selected to participate in the program will be required to attend two week-long conferences in Washington, D.C., with the first taking place from April 14-17 and the second scheduled for Sept. 14-17. Participants also will be expected to complete a workgroup project between the conferences.

During the conferences, participants will define the qualities of leadership, learn problem-solving and decision-making skills and discuss the attributes transition. Participants also will discuss regulatory and legislative issues facing the allied health professions and learn how to work with governmental agencies and elected representatives to advance allied health practice, education and research.

Inside, you’ll find application forms and details describing how members of your association may apply for the program. Also enclosed is a sample press release your organization can use to announce the leadership program to your members.

For this program to succeed, your association’s participation is vital. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop leadership skills within the allied health community.

• Conference Materials, Information, and Applications (Part I)
• Conference Materials, Information, and Applications (Part II)