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Leadership Development


Thursday, May 1
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Course Moderators: Steven L. Chen, MD, MBA, FACS; Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, MBA, FACS
Faculty: Steven L. Chen, MD, MBA, FACS; Carla S. Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS; Regina Hampton, MD, FACS; Kevin S. Hughes, MD, FACS; Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, MBA, FACS; Toan T. Nguyen, MD, FACS; Sharon L. Stein, MD; Richard L. White, Jr., MD, FACS

Course Description:

This course is designed to help early and mid-career surgeons develop the skills needed to progress as an effective and engaging leader. We will discuss some options for career development in varying leadership roles (both clinical and non-clinical). We will then review skills that will be helpful in both obtaining and succeeding in healthcare leadership.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Review the variety of leadership positions for available for surgeons
  • Understand the strategies and skill sets needed for various types of leadership
  • Develop a plan to advance to the next stages in leadership
  • Recognize the help available to become a more effective leader

CME Credit Information:

This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Check back for credit designation updates.

Onsite Agenda:

7:30 AM
Check-in and Breakfast
8:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Steven L. Chen, MD, MBA, FACS; Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, MBA, FACS
8:10 AM
So, You Want to Be a Leader? How and Why
Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, MBA, FACS
8:25 AM
Building an Academic Breast Surgery Division/ Department of Surgery
Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, MBA, FACS
8:40 AM
Leading a Multi-disciplinary Service Line/Cancer Center
Richard L. White, Jr., MD, FACS
8:55 AM
Developing a Community Breast Center
Toan T. Nguyen, MD, FACS
9:10 AM
Clinical Leadership Panel Discussion
Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, MBA, FACS; Toan T. Nguyen, MD, FACS; Richard L. White, Jr., MD, FACS
9:25 AM
Break
9:40 AM
Industry Roles
Kevin S. Hughes, MD, FACS
9:52 AM
Community Outreach
Regina Hampton, MD, FACS
10:12 AM
Advocacy
Steven L. Chen, MD, MBA, FACS
10:24 AM
Non-Clinical Leadership Panel Discussion
Steven L. Chen, MD, MBA, FACS; Regina Hampton, MD, FACS; Kevin S. Hughes, MD, FACS
10:40 AM
Break
10:50 AM
Mentorship/Sponsorship: Finding and Being a Great Mentor/Sponsor or Mentee
Carla S. Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS
11:05 AM
Networking
Steven L. Chen, MD, MBA, FACS
11:20 AM
Executive Coaching: Do you Need one and What can They Do for You?
Sharon L. Stein, MD
11:35 AM
Soft Skills Panel Discussion
Carla S. Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS; Sharon L. Stein, MD
11:50 AM
Wrap Up
Steven L. Chen, MD, MBA, FACS; Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, MBA, FACS
12:00 PM
Adjourn