Faculty Members' Self-Awareness, Leadership Confidence, and Leadership Skills Improve after an Evidence-Based Leadership Training Program

Preparing academic faculty for leadership roles has become increasingly important given the challenges created by new healthcare delivery systems and payment structures, a deeper focus on quality and patient safety, higher standards for medical education, and greater competition for research funding.1,2 However, many faculty leaders have not had the opportunity to develop the confidence or skills they need to lead others through the challenges facing academic medical centers today. A limited number of studies have been published evaluating programs designed to address the specific leadership development needs of academic faculty.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - July 23, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jamilah Hackworth, Scott Steel, Erika Cooksey, Mallory DePalma, Jessica A. Kahn Tags: Notes from the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc. Source Type: research