Transitioning to Physician Leadership

HCM 712 Subject & Catalog Number

Description

HCM 712: Transitioning to Physician Leadership
This course focuses on the unique nature of physician leadership and the leadership and management methods and skills that are most practical and relevant to becoming a successful physician leader. Emphasis is placed on the evolution/transition from physician to becoming a physician leader. Critical leadership skills are identified and defined. The practical application of leadership skills is examined. Effective execution of leadership skills is illustrated and emphasized. Methods of overcoming typical obstacles are discussed. Cases, mini-cases, articles, and discussions provide participants with insight into real-world examples of roles, challenges, successes and mistakes of those in leadership positions. A framework for leadership is introduced and successive sessions take selected elements of the framework for further study. Topics include: characteristics and skills of great leadership; current challenges, professionally and personally; operational challenges and opportunities; time management; leading from anywhere in the organization; an introduction to health care organization governance; the physician’s role in health care organization governance; coaching and developing others, storytelling, working with difficult people; influencing and persuading others; resilience, personal development; network development; and career management.