Physicians are encouraged to pursue specific training in management and leadership in order to consider and be considered for positions of leadership in healthcare and academic medicine in the future. Historically, some physicians pursued specific leadership programs such as an MBA, but these were not tailored with content relevant to the healthcare system. Over the past decade, there have been new programs designed that recognize the complexity of healthcare. These programs help physicians to determine whether they have the passion, interest and aptitude to pursue career options in healthcare and healthcare education. Links to some of these specific programs are listed below:
AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar
AAMC MedEdPORTAL Now Accepting Leadership Development Submissions
AAMC Executive Development Seminar for Interim and Aspiring Leaders APPLY NOW
Canadian Medical Association Physician Management Institute
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine
The Association of American Medical Colleges
Centre for Higher Education and Research and Development
Academic Health Sciences Leadership Program - George & Faye Yee CHI Education - Leadership Program
Some of these programs require support from the academic institution such as the Dean of Medicine; some departments are willing to help with the funding of these programs that vary in length from a few days to a full year. If you have any questions, the office of the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs would be pleased to discuss the programs with you and to identify individuals in our own faculty who have pursued these opportunities.