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. 2019 Jun 3;29(3):849-853.
doi: 10.1007/s40670-019-00754-w. eCollection 2019 Sep.

Engaging Medical Students in Leadership Development

Shilpa Mokshagundam  1 , Julia Pitkin  1   2 , Michael Dekhtyar  3 , Sally Santen  4 , Maya Hammoud  3   5 , Susan E Skochelak  3
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Engaging Medical Students in Leadership Development

Shilpa Mokshagundam et al. Med Sci Educ. .

Abstract

Leadership development plays a critical role in preparing collaborative, systems-based physicians. Medical schools across the globe have dedicated significant effort towards programming for medical student leadership development. Students report a variety of existing leadership opportunities, ranging from formal didactics to leadership positions within the community. Students identify lack of time, funding, and the hierarchy of medicine as significant barriers for engaging in leadership opportunities. Students favor a formal leadership curriculum coupled with hands-on opportunities to practice leadership skills. In order to train medical students to be engaged physician leaders, it is imperative to foster practical opportunities for leadership development.

Keywords: Curriculum; Health systems science; Leadership development; Student-led; Undergraduate medical education.

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Conflict of InterestThe authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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