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Leadership training for postdoctoral dental students.
Angelique Skoulas1, Elsbeth Kalenderian
1Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 188 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Angelique_Skoulas@hsdm.harvard.edu
Journal of Dental Education
|September 4, 2012
Summary
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Leadership Development
Background:
- Postdoctoral dental education often lacks formal leadership training.
- Developing leadership skills is crucial for effective dental practice management and patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce postdoctoral dental students to leadership theories and principles.
- To enhance leadership self-awareness and skill development in future dental professionals.
Main Methods:
- A six-month, nine-module leadership course was implemented.
- Methods included self-exploration, skill-building workshops, practical application, reflection, and guest lectures.
Main Results:
- The course received a high overall rating (4.71/5).
- Students reported increased interest in leadership topics and identified trust-building as a key dental skill.
- Participants gained insight into leadership strengths, limitations, team dynamics, and cultural perceptions.
Conclusions:
- The leadership course effectively enhanced dental students' leadership understanding and skills.
- Students expressed a commitment to continued leadership development.
- The curriculum successfully integrated theoretical knowledge with practical application for future dental leaders.
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