The FDP grooms candidates with high leadership potential for leading at all levels of the organization - both formally and informally. Strong leadership qualities in candidates allow for an immediate impact at Michigan Medicine.

The FDP enjoys solving problems that "can't be solved." Grit, determination, and an ambitious approach allow candidates to achieve previously unattainable results.

In a highly visible program with significant exposure around Michigan Medicine, FDP analysts conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism and poise in order to continue to advance the FDP brand.

The FDP strives for continuous improvement. Regardless of project, career-stage, or existing acumen, FDP members constantly remark, "This is great, but how can we make it better?"

FDP members need to have the creativity and flexibility to approach problems in new ways, using innovation and problem solving to propose concrete solutions to abstract issues.

The FDP prides itself on readily listening to viewpoints presented, synthesizing discussions, and providing solutions that incorporate benefits from all proposals.