By Michael Gisondi (@MikeGisondi) In 1850, Nathanial Hawthorne published, The Scarlet Letter: A Romance, which tells the story of Hester Prynne and her sentencing in a 16th century Puritan trial. Required to wear a red letter […]
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Category: Educational Leadership
So you think you’re a Clinician Educator?
By Brent Thoma (@Brent_Thoma) The term ‘Clinician Educator’ (CE) is used broadly. It is occasionally claimed by clinicians whose focus is leading educational programs and is a recognized promotion track at many institutions. Both Varpio […]
Leadership in Medical Education: Why Make the Jump to Program Director?
By Michael Gisondi (@MikeGisondi) A graduate of the residency program that I formerly directed sent me a question a few years back. This individual – let’s call her, ‘Wonder Woman’ – was considering becoming a program […]
Leadership in Medical Education: Learning to be a Better Leader
By Michael Gisondi (@MikeGisondi) I recently completed the Stanford Medicine Leadership Academy (SMLA), an 18-month, intensive, leadership training program for medical school faculty members. This post shares my reflections as a ‘mid-career student’ after participating in […]
A Day in the Life of a CE: Susan Reid
Susan Reid. MD, FRCSC Professor and Department Chair John A. Bauer Chair in Surgery Department of Surgery McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, Canada How Susan Reid, MD, FRCSC, views leadership Dr. Reid sees leadership as taking […]
