Leadership in Health Professions Education
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the various theories that underpin leadership education and practice within the context of health professions education. As an active participant in this class, students will explore the presented leadership theories to shape their approach as an educator but also examine how these theories inform their interactions and engagement with the world within and beyond the healthcare and education domains. Participants will gain insights into how leadership principles can be applied to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by health professions educators, helping them become a more effective leader and educator in the healthcare field, ultimately contributing to the advancement of healthcare education and practice.
Outcomes: Review the fundamental concepts of leadership and the theories in the context of health professions education; Analyze ideas, arguments, and viewpoints related to leadership theories within healthcare and educational settings; Assess the effectiveness of different leadership styles, change agent qualities, and approaches in various organizational contexts, especially in the context of driving change; Articulate how one's personal developmental perspective influences both philosophical beliefs and practical applications in healthcare leadership and education.
Outcomes: Review the fundamental concepts of leadership and the theories in the context of health professions education; Analyze ideas, arguments, and viewpoints related to leadership theories within healthcare and educational settings; Assess the effectiveness of different leadership styles, change agent qualities, and approaches in various organizational contexts, especially in the context of driving change; Articulate how one's personal developmental perspective influences both philosophical beliefs and practical applications in healthcare leadership and education.