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Developing Emergency Medicine Leaders: The AACEM/SAEM Chair Development Program at 5 Years
Brian J Zink1, Susan A Stern2, Resa E Lewiss3
1University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.
Summary
The Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine Chair Development Program (CDP) successfully trained 81 leaders in 5 years. The program effectively enhanced leadership skills, preparing emergency medicine professionals for academic chair roles.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Leadership Development
- Emergency Medicine Administration
Background:
- The Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine established the Chair Development Program (CDP) in 2014.
- The CDP aims to provide specialized leadership training for current and aspiring academic chairs in Emergency Medicine (EM).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness and participant satisfaction of the EM Chair Development Program (CDP) over its first five years.
- To assess the program's impact on preparing leaders for academic chair positions in Emergency Medicine.
Main Methods:
- A 1-year program with five sessions led by experienced EM leaders.
- Data collection from the first 5 years of the CDP, including participant completion rates and post-program career progression.
- Participant feedback gathered via a survey with a 94% response rate.
Main Results:
- 81 participants completed the program, with 16% being women.
- Twenty participants transitioned into EM chair positions after completing the CDP.
- Participant ratings of the CDP were overwhelmingly favorable.
Conclusions:
- The Chair Development Program (CDP) is a popular and successful initiative for enhancing leadership skills in Emergency Medicine.
- The CDP effectively prepares EM leaders for academic chair roles, contributing to the field's leadership pipeline.
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