Developing the Leaders Who Develop Others
In "A Faculty Development Model for Academic Leadership Education Across a Health Care Organization (2020)," the authors argue that strong educational programs require strong educational leaders. This article describes how one health system intentionally designed and implemented a leadership development course for academic faculty, demonstrating that leadership education can be built locally using a structured, evidence-informed approach.
Key Takeaways
Leadership development for medical educators should be intentional, structured, and tailored to academic leadership roles.
Organizations do not need to wait for national programs—they can build effective leadership curricula using established educational frameworks.
Investing in faculty leadership strengthens educational programs, supports organizational excellence, and develops leaders who will shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.