Department of Pediatrics Executive Vice Chair Takes Part in Pediatric Leadership Development Program

Department of Pediatrics Executive Vice Chair, Kyle Brothers, joined the 2026 cohort of the Pediatric Leadership Development Program (PLDP) at this year’s Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPDC) annual meeting. 

The PLDP is a one-year fellowship program designed to, “develop the next generation of Pediatric Chairs, ensuring that they will be well poised to lead our profession through the rapidly changing environment of academic medicine and health care in general,” according to AMSPDC. 

The program focuses on mentorship, both formally and peer-to-peer, while helping participants to create a leadership development project that “will be of value to the home department of the candidate.” 

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to participate in the PLDP program,” said Dr.  Brothers. “I’m excited for the chance to improve my leadership skills and connect with other emerging academic pediatric leadership across the country.” 

About the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics: The University of Louisville (UofL) Department of Pediatrics, part of UofL’s School of Medicine, aims to provide inclusive excellence in clinical care, medical education, pediatric research and community advocacy to meet the health-related needs of children. The faculty are researchers who explore innovation in pediatric medicine, serve on local, regional and national committees and organizations while helping set standards of care and formulate new models of treatment. They are educators, focused on training the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. In addition, our faculty serves as pediatricians who provide services of Kentucky and the region through our affiliation with Norton Children's Hospital. For more information, visit the department website.