Are you ready to grow as a physician leader?
Applications are now open for the 2027 Kentucky Physicians Leadership Institute (KPLI), KMA’s award-winning leadership development program designed to help Kentucky physicians strengthen their leadership skills and make a greater impact in their practices, organizations and communities.
KPLI selects up to 15 physicians each year for a year-long leadership development experience. The program returned in 2026 with updated programming focused on the evolving needs of today’s physicians.
As part of Your KMA, KMA is committed to helping physicians grow professionally and develop the skills needed to lead in medicine. KPLI is one of the ways KMA puts that commitment into action.
KPLI: Your Questions Answered
What is KPLI?
The Kentucky Physicians Leadership Institute is KMA’s premier physician leadership development program. Participants take part in a series of learning experiences designed to develop leadership skills and prepare physicians to lead within their practices, health systems, communities and organized medicine.
Who should consider applying?
KPLI is for physicians who are interested in developing their leadership skills and becoming more effective leaders—whether you are already in a formal leadership role or are preparing to take on greater responsibility in the future. The program has attracted physicians from a wide range of specialties, practice settings and geographic areas across Kentucky.
What will I learn?
KPLI addresses a range of leadership skills, including communication, advocacy, governance, emotional intelligence and professional growth. Participants also have opportunities to learn from and connect with experienced leaders.
How much of a commitment is it?
KPLI is a series of learning events over four weekends from May-August. Physicians selected for the class should be prepared to make the time commitment necessary to participate fully and engage with their fellow participants throughout the program. The full schedule for 2027 is available on the application.
When is the application deadline?
Applications for the 2027 KPLI class are due March 14, 2027.
If you have been looking for an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your professional network and become more engaged in the future of medicine in Kentucky, KPLI may be the next step for you.
Apply for the 2027 KPLI class and invest in your growth as a physician leader.