Student Leadership Development Initiative: A Pilot for a Sustainable, Replicable Model for Incorporating Leadership into Medical Education

WMJ. 2019 Apr;118(1):39-41.

Abstract

Introduction: Today's medical students are tomorrow's leaders. As leadership training becomes incorporated into undergraduate medical education, there is a need for validated educational models that are both effective and replicable.

Methods: Between April 2017 and October 2017, groups of 15 to 20 medical students participated in sessions with an exemplary physician leader incorporating a guided interview format and discussion about her or his career. Prepared questions ensured leadership domains were covered. The program was evaluated using a post-session survey.

Results: One hundred percent of survey respondents (N = 58) reported that the session was a good use of time. Seventy-eight percent felt more prepared to lead a team; 93% learned specific ways to improve their leadership skills.

Discussion: This leadership program is a unique model to provide leadership education to medical students that is both effective and replicable.

MeSH terms

  • Curriculum
  • Education, Medical, Undergraduate / organization & administration*
  • Educational Measurement
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leadership*
  • Male
  • Models, Educational*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Program Development
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Wisconsin
  • Young Adult