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A first-year leadership programme for medical students
Heather Wagenschutz1, Erin L McKean1, Rajesh Mangrulkar1
1University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
The Clinical Teacher
|March 21, 2019
Summary
A new leadership curriculum for first-year medical students showed mixed results, with some students reporting skill development while assessments indicated competence. Future efforts will enhance interactive teaching to improve understanding of leadership
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Leadership Studies
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Physicians require leadership and change management skills due to evolving healthcare.
- Undergraduate medical education has a significant gap in teaching these essential skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a competency-based leadership curriculum for first-year medical students.
- To address the critical need for leadership training in early medical education.
Main Methods:
- Implemented a curriculum focused on self-leadership, teamwork, influence, problem-solving, and systems thinking.
- Utilized experiential learning, targeted development, reflection, and multi-source feedback.
- Incorporated formal topics and informal learning through co-curricular activities.
Main Results:
- One-third of students reported curriculum improved communication, problem-solving, systems thinking, and teamwork skills.
- Students self-reported active engagement in leading teams and applying communication skills.
- Multi-source feedback rated students as competent to proficient in leadership skills.
Conclusions:
- Developing a first-year medical student leadership curriculum presents challenges, with varied student responses.
- Future curriculum development will prioritize increasing interactive teaching and clarifying the importance and application of leadership.
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