Physician Peer Coach Training Program
Become a catalyst for growth and development.
Develop the coaching skills needed to support learner, colleague, and peer development. Through interactive training, practice coaching sessions, and personalized feedback, this program equips physician leaders, faculty, and educators with evidence-based techniques they can immediately apply in their professional roles.
What to Expect from the ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Experience
- Receive 30.5 hours of training
- 14 hours of live (virtual or hybrid) training plus 16.5 hours of asynchronous training
- Learn how to apply core coaching skills and approaches in the context of practicing medicine in the current healthcare environment.
- Engage in dynamic, interactive training sessions with opportunities to practice coaching skills with peers.
- Receive personalized feedback from peers and ACP-trained coaches.
- Connect and network with colleagues and join a community of practice to deepen your coaching skills over time.
- Physicians who complete the training program may be eligible to be hired to coach for ACP programs.
Meet Your Lead Coach
Kerri Palamara, MD, MACP is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Palamara is lead faculty for ACP’s Physician Peer Coach Training Program.
Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Credits and Certification
- Earn a certificate of completion and the title of ACP-trained Coach
- Earn CME credits and ABIM MOC points
- The ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Program is a Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Registered 1069-BCC training provider. This course is approved for 30 hours for the Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential.
2027 Coach Training Programs
12-month Virtual Program | 6-month Hybrid Program |
Register for the 12-month Program Registration closes January 28, 2027, at 5:00 pm ET. |
Register for the 6-month Program Registration closes Friday, April 9, 2027, at 5:00 pm ET. |
Program Schedules
View Schedule for 12-month Virtual Program
- 14 hours, live virtual training sessions
- Session 1: January 29, 2027, 12:00-2:00PM ET
- Session 2: February 5, 2027, 12:00-2:00PM ET
- Session 3 (Practice coaching session): February 12, 2027, 12:00-2:00PM ET
- Session 4: March 12, 2027, 12:00-2:00PM ET
- Follow-up group check-in calls to reinforce coaching skills (6 hours, live virtual sessions)
- Check-in 1: June 4, 2027, 1:00-3:00PM ET
- Check-in 2: September 14, 2027, 4:00-6:00PM ET
- Check-in 3: December 8, 2027, 3:00-5:00PM ET
- 16.5 hours of asynchronous training, including 1-year access to ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Curriculum
View Schedule for the 6-month Hybrid Program
- 8 hours, in-person training
- April 14, 2027, at the 2027 ACP Internal Medicine Meeting in Los Angelos, CA
- Practice coaching session (2 hours, live virtual session)
- May 21, 2027, 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET
- Follow-up group check-in calls to reinforce coaching skills (4 hours, live virtual sessions)
- Check-in 1: August 6, 2027, 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET
- Check-in 2: October 22, 2027, 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET
- 16.5 hours of asynchronous training, including 1-year access to ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Curriculum
Coaching for Institutions
ACP offers customized training programs available for groups and institutions. Please contact coaching@acponline.org to learn more!
Coaching Training Program Pricing
Price: $4,000 per individual
Group pricing for institutions: Contact us at coaching@acponline.org to discuss discounted pricing options.
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Request Employer Reimbursement
Many physicians are eligible for professional development or CME reimbursement through their employer. To help support your request, we've created a customizable template letter you can share with your institution outlining the value of ACP's Physician Peer Coach Training Program. Reimbursement Template Letter.
Already Registered for the Coach Training Program?
Visit the following pages to access your program:
- ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Hub (12-month Virtual)
- [COMING SOON!] ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Hub (6-month Hybrid)
As a physician leader trained in improvement science, I was incredibly impressed with the ACP Coach Training. The tools, framework, and approach to coaching were evidence-based and real-world practical. — Christine Burrows, MD, School of Medicine, University of Cincinnati
*The American College of Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Physicians designates each activity for the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ listed below. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Module 1: Core Coaching Skills - Enduring materials, 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Module 2: Coaching Using the GROW Model - Enduring materials, 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Module 3: Coaching Using the 5 Ds - Enduring materials, 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Module 4: The Coaching Journey - Enduring materials, 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Module 5: Developing Your Coaching Strategy - Enduring materials, 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- ACP Physician Peer Coach Training Live Activity, 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Successful completion of these CME activities, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification program
