Leading from the Middle: Benefits of a Physician Leadership Program

Physician leadership represents a critical component for the success of academic medical institutions, ensuring a physician perspective regarding clinical, education, and research programs, as well as administrative activities. Physicians play an especially important role in leading change in academic institutions because of the implications of change for other physicians at the institution and the direct influence of physicians on patient care and academic missions. For physicians to lead effectively, a variety of leadership competencies are essential.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Notes from the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc. Source Type: research