The APPD LEAPES program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year! Designed for Pediatric Graduate Medical Education Specialists, LEAPES is a 9-month advanced course that enhances leadership skills, knowledge, and networking to guide your GME programs and advance your career.

Program Information and Application Instructions

 

Form Downloads (PDF and Word format):

Statement of Commitment

Personal Statement Instructions

Peer Letter of Recommendation Instructions (must be an APPD Member)

Statement of support from your Program Director (include Direct HR Manager, if not Program Director)

Educational Role(s) and Scholarly Activities

Call for LEAPES Cohort 6

Name(Required)
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Statement of Eligibility(Required)
I attest that I meet a minimum of three years of graduate medical education experience. Must not be within first year managing a new program (ie. An applicant with 4 years in ObGyn residency and only 6 months in Peds subspecialty fellowship is not eligible for 7 more months in Peds subspecialty).
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Program Director Name providing Support Form(Required)
Direct HR Manager (if not the same as Program Director)
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Peer providing Letter of Recommendation (APPD Member)(Required)
Max. file size: 128 MB.