The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women is accepting applications for its 2003-04 class of approximately 45 fellows. ELAM, part of the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership in the College of Medicine, offers extensive educational, networking and mentoring opportunities in support of women leaders who aspire to the highest administrative ranks at academic health centers.

The year-long curriculum combines traditional executive seminars and workshops on topics pertinent to academic health center management with group projects and individual assignments aimed at developing personal leadership skills.

Candidates must be at the associate professor rank or higher and demonstrate significant administrative responsibilities and potential for advancement to top levels of academic administration. They must also submit a nomination from their deans, an application form and letters of recommendation from their supervisor and one other senior colleague. The submission deadline is February 1, 2003. For more information, contact Deidra Lyngard, assistant director, at 215-842-6041, or visit www.drexel.edu/elam.