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The HRSA-APA Faculty Development Scholars Program: executive leadership track
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah Medical School, Teasdale, Utah 84773, USA. lucyosborn@earthlink.net
Summary
A leadership program successfully trained pediatric primary care faculty, enhancing their skills to lead educational initiatives. This initiative fostered professional growth and improved work environments supporting medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Leadership Development
- Pediatric Primary Care
Background:
- Effective leadership is crucial for successful programs, yet pediatric primary care education has lacked strong leaders.
- The work environment and leader behaviors significantly impact program success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a cadre of faculty leaders skilled in advancing pediatric primary care education.
- The Executive Leadership Track aimed to equip participants to lead faculty development efforts nationally.
Main Methods:
- Senior faculty participated in three leadership workshops covering work environments, career development, and administrative skills.
- Participants were required to conduct workshops in their institutions or regions biannually.
- Outcomes included program completion, workshop delivery, participant numbers, professional growth, and work environment changes.
Main Results:
- 32 scholars delivered 90 workshops, reaching 1082 participants.
- Scholars achieved professional advancement, including leadership roles and promotions.
- Work environments saw increased focus on educational scholarship, mission-based budgeting, and faculty collaboration.
Conclusions:
- The Executive Leadership Track effectively cultivated leaders and advocates for medical education.
- Program participants demonstrated enhanced capacity to lead and support educational initiatives.