ACGME Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents 2012
Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents 9 workshops offered in 4 locations Jacksonville, FL — Chicago, IL — Philadelphia, PA — Redondo Beach, CA
For Incoming Chief Residents —Do you have the skills needed to be an effective leader? During medical training, education is directed toward providing competency in the practice of medicine. Although some skills overlap with those needed to be an effective chief resident, little specific attention is given to the skills needed to be an effective leader. The Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents is a workshop which introduces a model of leadership to:
enhance each participants self-awareness;
develop knowledge and appreciation of group and interpersonal behavior;
learn additional personal skills critical to success and satisfaction as both a clinician and leader including ability to manage conflict, give and receive feedback, manage stress and work with non-physician administrators.
To date, most of these training activities have been directed to pediatricians, family practitioners, and psychiatrists. The ACGME is pleased to offer this experiential learning technique across all medical specialties.
Objectives: The course combines a mixture of didactic and experiential learning techniques to provide a transitional experience into the role of chief resident and to enrich each participant's understanding of:
personal leadership styles and their strengths and weaknesses as leaders;
effectively giving and receiving feedback and evaluation;
the complexities of conflict resolution and negotiation;
group and institutional forces affecting the chief resident role.
2011 Conference attendee comments:
“The format of general knowledge base followed by focus group with increasing level of active participation is perhaps the most effective format of retention and learning I’ve been a part of.”
“The second day opened my eyes to who I am and how it will influence the interactions I have with my fellow residents, program director, and medical students.”
“A complete, concise review of group and individual dynamics, conflict resolution, feedback and support.”
Faculty
Robert A. Doughty, MD, PhD
Senior Scholar, Department of Education, ACGME
Dr. Doughty is nationally recognized for his expertise in leadership training and organizational development, and has designed and facilitated seminars to enhance skills of future medical leaders. In 2008, he joined the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) as senior scholar for experiential learning and leadership development. He practiced pediatric rheumatology and served as the first vice president of physicians for the Nemours Foundation, one of the largest pediatric group practices in the United States.
Timothy P. Brigham, PhD
Senior Vice-President, Department of Education, ACGME
As head of the Department of Education, Dr. Brigham is responsible for the ACGME’s Annual Educational Conference, the Milestone Project, and the development of new educational programs for the ACGME. Prior to joining the ACGME in 2008, Dr. Brigham served as associate dean for graduate medical education and continuing medical education and as senior associate dean for organizational development at Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Brigham has significant experience and expertise in facilitating diverse audiences on topics related to human behavior, organizational dynamics, management/leadership, and education.
