Supporting Health-Center Driven Workforce Development
NACHC’s Clinical Workforce portfolio invests in the professional journey of health center clinical leaders and mission-driven, highly skilled, adaptive, and supported interdisciplinary care teams that reflect the communities served.
We offer workforce core competencies for integrated health center care teams to address the full range of emerging clinical issues with a commitment to evidence and workforce wellness.
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We provide: Excellence in Clinical Executive Leadership (NACHC-EXCEL)
Care team members serving as health center leaders need progressive, evidence-based learning strategies to achieve ongoing clinical, operational, administrative, and organizational excellence.
The NACHC-EXCEL Program’s in-person courses, self-paced learning modules, and one-on-one coaching services empower clinical providers (physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants, etc.) to reach their highest potential as responsive Clinical Leaders—especially during their first five years in a leadership position.
Each program begins with a competencies-based Self-Assessment to identify leadership skills and knowledge gaps, followed by targeted recommendations for free or low-cost professional development offerings (many with CEUs). Outstanding faculty and coaches—experienced Clinical Leaders themselves—provide expert personalized support.
NACHC-EXCEL’s Professional Development Services
Clinical Leadership Development for New Clinical Leaders (CLD I)
Cohosted by the Kentucky Primary Care Association
Dates: April 17–18, 2026
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Bowling Green
556 Hub Boulevard, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Cohosted by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers
Dates: May 29 – May 30, 2026
Location: Harrisburg Hilton
One N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Purpose: Clinical Leadership Development for New Clinical Leaders (CLD I) is designed specifically for health center clinicians who have undertaken significant administrative and managerial responsibilities and have been in their leadership position for less than two years. Content areas cover clinical leadership core competencies and the complementary curriculum components include pre-work, didactic and small group case study learning, learner engagement and interaction, networking opportunities, office hours and webinars.
Cohosted by the Kentucky Primary Care Association
Cohosted by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers
Clinical Leadership Development (CLD II)
Dates: TBD
Purpose: This intensive 3-day in-person program is specifically designed for clinical leaders in supervisory and administrative roles who are committed to fostering positive change, enhancing their leadership effectiveness, and cultivating strong, collaborative teams within health center organizations. Click below to learn more about the “active learning” approach of this program.
NACHC Leadership Exchange for Chief Clinical Executives
Dates: April – September, 2026
NACHC’s Leadership Exchange for Clinical Executives is a six-month training program for health center Clinical Executives (top strategic leader, various titles) to grow in proficiency of selected core competencies and learn with and from peers.
Clinical Leadership Quick Learning
Self-paced modules on administrative and operational subjects, Community Health Institute (CHI) sessions and networking, NACHC conferences and events, Co-hosted partner programs and events
Office Hours
Live virtual sessions and recorded options covering topical issues
Clinical Leadership Mentoring
Free NACHC Mentoring for those in their first five years of Clinical Leadership. Mentoring lasts for 4 months/8-10 sessions based on Mentee-selected goals.
External Partnerships for Learning
National Training & Technical Assistance Partners, and other exceptional partner opportunities
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