Event Details

Leadership in Medical Education is a four-part series designed for medical educators at all career stages who are seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities and impact. Through interactive discussions and practical frameworks, participants will explore foundational leadership principles, build essential skills for effective teamwork and communication, apply strategic and systems thinking to advance educational programs, and clarify pathways for leadership growth and promotion. Together, these sessions offer a cohesive approach to developing the mindset, skillset, and strategies needed to lead and advance medical education.

First session: The Foundations of Leadership in Academic Medicine: A fireside chat with COA Paul Anderson, MD

Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1.Describe key leadership principles relevant to academic medicine and medical education.
2.Reflect on real-world leadership challenges and lessons learned from senior academic leaders.
3.Identify leadership behaviors that support effective educational environments.

Led by Paul Anderson, MD, PhD
Austen Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Chief Academic Officer, Mass General Brigham
Academic Dean at MGB for Harvard Medical School
Moderated by Erik K. Alexander, MD, FACP
Vice President of Education, Brigham Health
Executive Director, Brigham Education Institute
Associate Dean, BWH Undergraduate Medical Education, Harvard Medical School
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School