Student Leadership Development Initiative: A Pilot for a Sustainable, Replicable Model for Incorporating Leadership into Medical Education. WMJ 2019 Apr;118(1):39-41
Date
05/15/2019Pubmed ID
31083833Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85066061214 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 3 CitationsAbstract
INTRODUCTION: Today's medical students are tomorrow's leaders. As leadership training becomes incorporated into undergraduate medical education, there is a need for validated educational models that are both effective and replicable.
METHODS: Between April 2017 and October 2017, groups of 15 to 20 medical students participated in sessions with an exemplary physician leader incorporating a guided interview format and discussion about her or his career. Prepared questions ensured leadership domains were covered. The program was evaluated using a post-session survey.
RESULTS: One hundred percent of survey respondents (N = 58) reported that the session was a good use of time. Seventy-eight percent felt more prepared to lead a team; 93% learned specific ways to improve their leadership skills.
DISCUSSION: This leadership program is a unique model to provide leadership education to medical students that is both effective and replicable.
Author List
Idso JM, Helmen ZM, Hueston WJ, Meurer JRAuthor
John R. Meurer MD, MBA Professor in the Institute for Health and Equity department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
CurriculumEducation, Medical, Undergraduate
Educational Measurement
Female
Humans
Leadership
Male
Models, Educational
Pilot Projects
Program Development
Reproducibility of Results
Surveys and Questionnaires
Wisconsin
Young Adult