Leadership Skills in Education

Catalog description

This course is embedded in a block of three courses focusing on leadership in healthcare and medical education. This course focuses on leadership theories, models, and skills. Topics include a historical review of leadership theories and models, as well as an exploration of current research on leading education in organizations. Students will explore the competency-based approach to understanding effective leadership, emotional intelligence, employee engagement and happiness at work, and team dynamics as they relate to the medical education context. Prerequisite: Enrollment in Medical Education program.