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The future-oriented department chair.

R Kevin Grigsby1, David S Hefner, Wiley W Souba

  • 1Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, 17033, USA. kgrigsby@psu.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|May 29, 2004
PubMed
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Academic health centers (AHCs) face leadership challenges. Recruiting department chairs now requires aligning values and developing shared visions for successful patient care, research, and education leadership.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Academic Medicine
  • Leadership Studies

Background:

  • Academic health centers (AHCs) historically focused on patient care, research, and education.
  • Current AHC leadership demands a shift towards business-oriented tasks like contract negotiation, revenue enhancement, cost reduction, workforce management, and marketing.
  • This evolution necessitates new leadership dimensions and strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the recruitment and retention dilemma for department chairs in academic health centers.
  • To provide recommendations for effectively recruiting, retaining, and sustaining AHC department chairs.
  • To propose a values-based approach to leadership recruitment and development.

Main Methods:

  • The study analyzes the changing landscape of leadership responsibilities within AHCs.

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  • It offers a framework for engaging chair candidates, prioritizing shared values and vision development.
  • Recommendations include iterative engagement, formalizing expectations through letters of agreement, and ongoing professional development.

    • Main Results:

    • Traditional leadership models are insufficient for contemporary AHC challenges.
    • A values-first approach to candidate engagement is crucial for successful recruitment.
    • Structured vision development and clear agreements enhance leadership effectiveness and retention.

    Conclusions:

    • Recruiting and retaining effective department chairs requires a strategic, values-driven process.
    • Aligning candidate values with organizational values is paramount for successful leadership.
    • Continuous investment in leadership development is essential for sustained success in AHCs.