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Leaders Growing Leaders: Designing a Tier-Based Leadership Program for Surgeons
Laura Torbeck1, Grace Rozycki1, Gary Dunnington1
1Department of Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Journal of Surgical Education
|February 12, 2018
Summary
This study introduces Leaders Growing Leaders, a tiered program to develop leadership skills in physicians. It outlines curriculum, measures, and outcomes for effective physician leadership training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Leadership Development
- Surgical Training
Background:
- Leadership is vital for physicians in academic medicine.
- Leadership skills are learnable, increasing demand for development programs.
- A gap exists in leadership training strategies specifically for practicing surgeons.
Purpose of the Study:
- Describe the structure of the Leaders Growing Leaders program.
- Identify curricular components, measures, and outcomes for each tier.
- Share lessons learned for establishing similar leadership development initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a tier-based leadership development program.
- Curriculum design focused on progressive skill acquisition.
- Evaluation of program measures and outcomes.
Main Results:
- The Leaders Growing Leaders program provides a structured, tiered approach to leadership development.
- Specific curricular components and outcome measures were defined for each tier.
- Lessons learned offer practical insights for program replication.
Conclusions:
- The Leaders Growing Leaders model offers a scalable framework for enhancing physician leadership.
- Structured programs are essential for addressing the lack of leadership training for surgeons.
- Sharing program details facilitates the adoption of effective leadership development strategies in academic medicine.
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