The Section on Early Career Physicians (SOECP) is pleased to welcome applications for the 2020-2022 class of the Young Physicians Leadership Alliance (YPLA), a three-year training program designed to develop leaders and build a leadership community amongst early career physicians. The YPLA is an experiential learning program for emerging leaders who have demonstrated leadership potential through their involvement in the AAP and home institutions. The program includes annual, interactive sessions at the AAP National Conference and Exhibition, intersession webinars, conference calls, and an individual leadership project with guidance from experienced faculty leaders. The first session of this three-year commitment takes place in conjunction with the AAP National Conference in San Diego on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 7 am-12:30 pm.

Please note that applicants must be an active member of the SOECP and AAP for the full duration of the program and commit to attending the in-person session at the AAP National Conference for three years (2020-2022). Financial support is not available.