Advanced Leadership Development Program
Advanced Leadership Development Program
September 15-18, 2024
James L. Allen Center, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Registration is OPEN!
To register, send an email to Education@asts.org with the subject line "ALDP Registration"
Overview
The ASTS Advanced Leadership Development Program (ALDP) is an exciting enhancement to the educational program offered through the popular ASTS Leadership Development Program. The ALDP tackles the toughest leadership challenges facing
leaders in transplantation. As the medical environment becomes more complex, successful transplant programs require innovative leadership strategies to remain competitive and profitable. This next level program is designed for senior clinical and
administrative transplant leaders. We have limited the program to 50 participants to ensure a personalized and highly rewarding experience.
| Early Bird (ends 7/10) | Regular (ends 8/14) | Late (ends 9/10) | |
| Member | $6,500 | $6,700 | $6,950 |
| Non-Member | $7,500 | $7,700 | $7,950 |
| Industry | $8,750 | $8,950 | $9,200 |
Schedule at a Glance
All listed times are in Central Time.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
| 1:00-1:30 PM | Introduction to the ASTS ALDP |
| Speaker: Marc Melcher, MD, PhD | |
| 1:30-2:30 PM | Values Based Leadership |
| Speaker: Harry M. Kraemer, MBA | |
| 2:30-5:45 PM | Crisis Management & Analysis |
| Speaker: Timothy Feddersen, PhD | |
| 6:00-6:30 PM | Networking Reception |
| 6:30-8:30 PM | Dinner in the Atrium & Keynote: Highly Functioning OPOs |
| Keynote Speaker: Jill Grandas, DCI/TN Donor Services |
Monday, September 16, 2024
| 7:00-8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30-11:45 AM | Leading Multisystem Teams |
| Speaker: Leslie DeChurch, PhD | |
| 11:45 AM-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-4:15 PM | Understanding the Changing Healthcare Landscape |
| Speaker: Craig Garthwaite, PhD | |
| 4:30-5:30 PM | Building Functional Teams |
| Speaker: Kristin Mekeel, MD | |
| 6:00-6:30 PM | Networking Reception |
| 6:30-8:30 PM | Dinner in the Atrium - Open Evening |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
| 7:00-8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30-11:45 AM | Leadership & Strategy Formulation |
| Speaker: Ed Zajac, PhD | |
| 11:45 AM-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:30 PM | Building a Transplant Center |
| Speaker: Luke Preczewski & Thomas Fishbein, MD | |
| 2:45-4:15 PM | The Business of Transplant |
| Speaker: Alan Reed, MD, MBA | |
| 4:30-6:00 PM | Case Based Crisis Management |
| Speaker: Ken Chavin, MD, MBA | |
| 6:00-6:30 PM | Networking Reception |
| 6:30-8:30 PM | Dinner in the Atrium and Keynote: Building a Transplant Company |
| Keynote Speaker: Michael Curtis, PhD, eGenesis |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
| 7:00-8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30-11:45 AM | Bringing New Ideas to Life |
| Speaker: David Schonthal, MBA | |
| 11:45 AM-12:15 PM | Final Remarks & Evaluations |
| Speaker: Marc Melcher, MD, PhD | |
| 12:15-1:00 PM | Lunch (optional) |
Who Should Attend?
Senior clinical and administrative leaders of multi-organ transplant program including:
- Transplant Center and Program Directors;
- Transplant Institute Directors;
- Senior Transplant Program Administrators;
- Medical School, University, and Hospital Directors or Vice Presidents with reporting authority for transplant services; and
- Industry Professionals.
Effective cooperation among these professionals is crucial for the future of transplant center success.
Prerequisite
ASTS Leadership Development Program attendance, MBA, or equivalent training.
Please contact Education@ASTS.org for further information.
Continuing Medical Education
Accreditation Statement: The American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement: The American Society of Transplant Surgeons designates this live activity for 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Venue
Located in the heart of Northwestern University's Evanston campus, the James L. Allen Center is the home of the Kellogg School of Management's Executive Education programs. The Allen Center is designed to facilitate peer learning and informal interactions among faculty and participants. The goal is to create a special environment for learning that anticipates all educational and logistical needs in a seamless fashion, minimizing distractions from the learning experience.