2026 Course Syllabus
Tuesday January 6th, 2026
Orientation Led by Kristin Scott
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Hospital Operations. "Lessons from a Hospital CEO" SME Tim Jarm
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Hospital Operations "Lessons on Physician Relationships" SME Dr. Li Ern Chen
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Professional Development "Written Communication Strategies" SME Brooke Elliott
Format: Lecture
Tuesday February 3rd, 2026
Supply Chain Operations. "Ancillary Services" SME Thomas McVey
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Supply Chain Operations. "Purchasing" SME Joe Loya
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Supply Chain Operations. "Inventory Control/ Distribution & Receiving" SME Quincey Adams & Kyle Boyd
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Supply Chain Operations. "Procurement - Sourcing" SME Joe Loya & Larry Kennedy
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Hospital Operations. "State of Healthcare" SME Dr. Soumi Saha
Format Lecture
Tuesday March 17th, 2026
Pharmacy. "Lessons from a Pharmacy Director" SME Fred Pane
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Value Analysis. "Value Analysis 101 & 201 - Basics" SME Barbara Strain
Format: Lecture
MID TERM PAPER Due Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Topic "What have you learned to date through the Capstone Leadership Institute and how does this apply to your position? What lessons do you intend to implement into your organization?"
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Supply Chain Strategies. "Supply Chain Technology - Advanced Strategies" SME Matt Shimshock
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Supply Chain Strategies. “Future State of Supply Chain" SME Dr. Randy Bradley
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Supply Chain Strategies. “Lessons in Supply Chain from a Healthcare Manufacture" SME Dr. Brian DeBusk
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Finance & Business Law “Basic Concepts of Healthcare Finance." SME Sonya McCall
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Finance & Business Law "Business Law: Making Contracts Work for You" SME Lira Johnson
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Professional Development "Strategic Planning & Critical Thinking" SME Larry Kennedy & Jackie Dula
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Professional Development "Entrepreneurial & Creative Thinking" SME Tim Bugg
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
Professional Development. "Project Management" SME Mike Rawls
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, June 16th,2026
Professional Development. "Understanding Yourself & Others" SME Libby Cole
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
Professional Development. "Leading in Crises – Managing Burn Out" SME Robert Granko
Format: Lecture
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
Professional Development. "Uncovering Purpose and Value in Your Journey" SME Patrick Broos
Format: Lecture
FINAL PROJECT Due July 1st, 2026
PowerPoint To Include:
Project Purpose
Overview Statement
Steps to complete
Barrier/Challenges
Lessons Learned
Outcome: How improved process. What was the improvement ~ financial or operational?
ZOOM Tutorial July 7th
Group A will present on July 14th
Group B will present on July 21st
(Present Live VIA PowerPoint to the Capstone Leadership Institute Council)
Class of Graduates of the Capstone Leadership Institute with achievement in Supply Chain will be honored at the 2026 Capstone Forum in August during the Awards Ceremony.