Redefine the Future of Healthcare Leadership
Advanced Leadership Program in Health Sector
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23rd May 2026
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Advanced Leadership Program in Health Sector
Application closes 23rd May 2026
Elevated Learning Experience
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Distinguished faculty
The program is led by faculty from The Fuqua School of Business and Duke University School of Medicine, along with industry experts. Their experience and passion creates a transformative experience.
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Elite credentials
Duke University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and is among the top-ranked colleges in the USA.
Program Outcomes
Drive transformative change in healthcare
Gain the tools to drive growth, create value, and navigate challenges in healthcare
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Develop a strategic vision to build competitive advantage in the evolving health sector
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Deploy AI, ML, big data and generative AI to transform value-based care, precision medicine and more
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Gain strategic C-suite leadership skills, navigate policy shifts and ethical challenges to drive change
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Build world-class healthcare organizations through innovation in healthcare delivery while mitigating risk
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Evaluate health sector strategies like build, borrow, buy decisions, value chain integration, and acquisition
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Lead healthcare strategy by integrating innovation, navigating policy, and upholding strict ethical standards
Rankings
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#5 in Executive MBA
US News 2025
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#2 Best Colleges for Public Health in USA
Niche College Rankings 2024
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#7 in Medicine
BRIMR Ranking 2023
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#3 in Biomedical
US News 2024
Program Benefits
The Duke ALPH certificate from Duke Executive Education, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and Duke University School of Medicine.
Inclusion in The Fuqua School of Business alumni LinkedIn network – a private group with 15,000+ alumni members.
Access to The Fuqua School of Business alumni events and webinars, and the alumni directory with access to online searching for networking opportunities.
Access to CareerBridge, Fuqua’s exclusive Job Board, with the abilty to search across region, function, geographical location, and work authorization.
Receive monthly alumni e-newsletter, Team Fuqua Flash, from Fuqua’s Alumni Relations team.
Access to The Fuqua School of Business Ford Library while on campus.
Ability to post targeted career opportunities for your organization through the Fuqua School of Business’ Career Management Center job portal.
Inclusion in the Duke University alumni directory and the ability to join Duke’s affinity, industry, and regional groups.
30% discount on future Duke Executive Education program registrations (global partner programs excluded)
*All benefits are subject to change
Key program highlights
Why choose Duke ALPH
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Blended learning format
Learn through immersive live-online sessions and classroom experiences at Duke University to enhance learning and networking
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Exclusive benefits
Build a global CXO network of accomplished healthcare leaders and gain access to select alumni benefits, the program LinkedIn group, and other premium program privileges
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Elite credentials
Earn credentials from globally acclaimed schools to strengthen your leadership portfolio
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World-renowned faculty
Learn from world-renowned Duke faculty from across Duke expertise domains, renowned, cutting-edge researchers, practitioners, and industry experts
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Cutting-edge curriculum
A curriculum focused on key areas of the health sector, including a capstone project to apply the knowledge
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Signature experiences
Be immersed in The Duke Basketball Experience to learn about leadership from a unique perspective, developed by Hall of Fame Coach Mike Krzyzewski
Skills you will learn
Health Sector Leadership
Strategic Foresight
Market Analysis
Digital Health Strategy
Generative AI
Value-Based Care
Policy Analysis
Financial Strategy
Health Sector Leadership
Strategic Foresight
Market Analysis
Digital Health Strategy
Generative AI
Value-Based Care
Policy Analysis
Financial Strategy
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- Overview
- Learning Path
- Curriculum
- Projects
- Certificate
- Faculty
- Fees
This program is ideal for
Senior healthcare leaders aspiring to lead and innovate through a holistic approach and navigate complexity
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Senior healthcare leaders
Including CXOs, Directors, Presidents, VPs, etc.
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Senior functional managers and business heads
Seeking to strengthen leadership capabilities, drive growth and innovation, and refine operational excellence in healthcare
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Healthcare innovators
Across various functions such as health systems, pharmaceuticals ,biotech, telemedicine, digital health, health IT, medical devices, diagnostics, etc
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Policy and public health leaders
Including those in insurance, policy and regulatory affairs, government health, public health, and life sciences
A unique, immersive experience
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Experience a blended executive learning journey
Engage in live-online sessions and classroom sessions designed to foster collaboration, peer learning, and networking
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Strengthen strategic healthcare leadership skills
Develop capabilities in healthcare strategy, digital transformation, financial decision-making, and innovation to lead modern healthcare organizations
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Gain industry insights from top faculty
Learn from distinguished faculty at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, Duke University School of Medicine, and industry experts
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Navigate healthcare innovation and disruption
Understand emerging technologies, care models, and policy shifts shaping the future of healthcare systems
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Executive reflection and capstone work
Work on a real-world capstone project that addresses real organizational challenges, supported by faculty guidance, industry perspectives, and peers
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Global executive network building
Expand your networking opportunities and build lasting connections with global health sector leaders
Comprehensive Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to enable participants to integrate business strategy with the nuances of the health sector to refine their health-sector leadership capabilities. Signature experiences that include industry guest speakers and a capstone project will help translate classroom learning into real organizational impact.
Module 1: Health Sector Strategy for the Next-Gen Leader
•Strategic Vision, Competitive Strategy and Advantage, and Risk Mitigation Strategies in the Health Sector •Acquisitions, Build, Borrow, Buy (BBB) Decisions, and Value Chain Integration (VCI) •Insurance and Payment Strategy in a Competitive Marketplace: Choice, Quality, and Innovation •Developing a Pipeline Strategy •Business Creation, Network Markets, and Effective Commercialization and Go-To-Market Strategies
Module 2: Innovative Problem Solving in Health Sector Organizations
•Innovations in Healthcare Delivery to Build a World-Class Health Sector Organization •Systems of Innovation and Opportunity Recognition in the Health Sector •Growth Strategies: Leveraging Healthcare Value Drivers •Pharma and Biotech Innovation Strategy
Module 3: Ethics and Health Sector Policy
•Biomedical Ethics and Regulators •Basic Science, Ethics, Value-Based Care and Innovation Policy •Navigating Regulatory and FDA Approvals: Devices and Drugs •Health Equity and Access Initiatives: Improving Access, Promoting Health Education, and Addressing Socio-Economic Barriers to Health
Module 4: Unleashing the New Era Of Digital Health
•Digital Health: AI/ML, Big Data, and Analytics •Precision Medicine •Understanding How Digital Health is Disrupting the Global Health Sector •Medical Device Strategy •Generative AI Applications in the Health Sector
Module 5: New Frontiers in Health Sector Leadership
•Executive Presence and Influence •Essential Tools for Modern Leadership •Leading Change and Managing High-performing Teams •Agile Leadership through Ambiguity and Uncertainty •Building Your Personal Executive Brand
Module 6: Future-Driven Financial Models for Health Sector
•Strategic Finance for Health Sector Leaders •Financing Innovation in Life/BioSciences •Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Pharmaceutical Financial Model
Capstone Project
A platform to apply your expertise to drive organizational change or pursue innovative ventures
Project Details
Develop a value-driven healthcare innovation project
Description
Through the course of the program, participants will work on a self-directed capstone project that is a product of the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program. This helps to emphasize the practical application in real-world business scenarios. The project is designed to enhance problem-solving abilities, strategic foresight, and innovative thinking while solidifying advanced health sector-related business acumen.
The capstone project will unfold in five distinct phases:
Identify:
Methodically analyze the chosen area to identify a topic.
Planning:
Design a plan for capturing and realizing the opportunity identified in Phase I.
Stakeholder Communication:
Develop an effective communication strategy to convey the strategy to internal and external stakeholders.
Implementation Roadmap:
Create a detailed roadmap to implement the proposed strategy, including key milestones, resource allocation, etc.
Continuous Monitoring and Adaptation
Establish a methodology to continuously monitor the execution of the plan and adapt dynamically in real-time as needed.
Skills you will learn
- Strategic Planning
- Health Sector Stakeholder Communication
- Roadmap Design
- Implementation Strategy
- Performance Monitoring
- Market Adaptation
ACADEMIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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Prof. Barak D. Richman
Professor of Business Administration and Law
Professor Barak Richman is a health sector management faculty member at Duke's Fuqua School of Business and a Senior Fellow at the Kenan Institute for Ethics. He is also the Alexander Hamilton Professor of Business Law and Co-Di...
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Ashleigh Shelby Rosette
James L. Vincent Professor of Leadership
Duke Fuqua Professor specializing in leadership, gender and race
Her research has been featured in NYT, WSJ, Forbes, CNN, etc
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David Ridley
Professor of the Practice of Business, Economics, and Public Policy
Duke Fuqua health economist focused on healthcare innovation
His research led to FDA voucher law for rare disease drug development
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R. Alta Charo
Emerita Professor of Law and Bioethics
Bioethics and biotechnology law expert at Univ. of Wisconsin
Advisor to US FDA, DARPA, and National Academy committees"
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Laura Smart Richman
Associate Professor of Social Science and Health Law
Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences
Researches health disparities and social determinants of health"
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Joseph Blake Long
Adjunct Professor of Business Administration
Chief Clinical Officer at Mosaic Health Solutions
Duke MD and Fuqua MBA with clinical and health system leadership
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Matthew (Matt) Eyles
Executive Vice President, Government & Business Strategy at Alignment Health
Brings 30+ years of leadership shaping healthcare policy and strategy
Recognized nationally for aligning policy, business, and innovation
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Henry Eyring
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Assistant Professor of Accounting at Duke Fuqua
Research with Cleveland Clinic and Stanford Health Care"
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Ismat Aziz
Executive-in-Residence and Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company in Global Transformation
Former CHRO at Sam’s Club, Sprint T-Mobile, U.S. Bancorp
McKinsey advisor and Duke Fuqua CHRO program instructor
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Brian James Caveney
Medical Asst. Professor, Family Medicine & Community Health and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, LabCorp
Global leader in medical, scientific, and enterprise strategy
Board member shaping personalized and innovative healthcare
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Greg Davis
Adjunct Professor of Business Administration
Global leader in medical device innovation and commercialization
Expertise in startup financing and global market expansion
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Manuel Adelino
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Professor of Finance
Ph.D. in Financial Economics, MIT Sloan
Former Business Analyst, McKinsey Lisbon
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Sam Hanna
Instructor; Strategy and Growth Advisor
Former PwC and Deloitte innovation and strategy leader
Expert in AI, health, and technology driven transformation
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Benjamin Goldstein
Director of Data Science for Duke AI Health
Director of Data Science at Duke AI Health
Expert in EHR data, machine learning, and health analytics
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Armando Bedoya
Associate Professor of Medicine - Duke University Health System
Chief Data Officer for Quality - Duke University Health System
Recipient of Duke Presidential Award for Exceptional Service
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Kevin Shah
Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief Medical Officer, Duke Primary Care
VP of Duke University Health System (DUHS)
Physician leader focused on care delivery and quality
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Shep Moyle
Senior Lecturing Fellow, Innovation & Entrepreneur
Led Shindigz as president, CEO, and chairman for 31 years
Created major Tostitos product lines, driving sales to $1.5B
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Adrian Hernandez
Professor of Medicine, Duke Clinical Research Institute
Vice Dean and Executive Director, Duke Clinical Research Institute
Cardiologist with 800+ publications in clinical research
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Svati H. Shah
Ursula Geller Distinguished Professor of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases
Distinguished Professor and Director, Duke Precision Health
Research on genetic and metabolic pathways in cardiometabolic disease
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Devdutta Sangvai
Professor Emeritus in Family Medicine and Community Health
Secretary, North Carolina Health and Human Services
Family physician and Duke University professor
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Dr. Richard Freishtat
Associate Dean, Executive Education
Faculty since 2013, teaching leadership to global executives
Leads strategy and delivery for Duke Executive Education programs
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Earn Globally-Recognized Credentials
Upon completion, recieve the Duke ALPH certificate from Duke Executive Education, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and Duke University School of Medicine.
* Image for illustration only. Certificate subject to change.
Course Fees
The program fee is USD 25,000
Invest in your career
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Covers teaching fee, all academic materials, lunches, and select dinners.
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Does not cover any other expenses that are not expressly mentioned.
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Application fee for Duke ALPH is USD 200.
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Application fee is refunded only in the case an applicant is not offered admission to the program.
Admission Process
The program follows a simple 3-step application process.
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Submit application
Candidates can apply to the program online and attach all required materials.
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Rolling admissions
The Admissions team will assess your application as soon as it is received.
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Interview
Candidates might be required to give an interview before being accepted into the program.
Program Eligibility
- A resume in Word or PDF format
- Two professional references to discuss your candidacy in detail
- Apply today to redefine healthcare leadership
Delivered in Collaboration with:
Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and Duke University School of Medicine have collaborated with Great Learning to offer the Advanced Healthcare Leadership Program. Great Learning is a global ed-tech company that has empowered learners in over 170 countries to achieve meaningful career growth.
Application Closes
23rd May 2026
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