On a culture of physician leadership development

On a culture of physician leadership development 
Forbes; by Leon E. Moores, MD, DSc, FACS; 9/9/24 
... How do we create a culture of continuing physician leadership development? Over a decade ago, I was tasked with answering this very question. As a senior army surgeon, I approached the two-star general in the Army Medical Corps. I asked if I could put together a comprehensive program for physician leadership development for the 4200+ doctors in the US Army. ... We concluded that four distinct LOEs (lines of effort) needed development and implementation to create a culture of physician leadership. These LOEs, it turns out, are just as applicable in civilian healthcare as they were in the armed forces.

1. Develop Interest: Create early exposure to leadership theory and practice. ...
2. The Foundation: Provide leadership education. ...
3. Apprenticeship Refined: Coach and mentor physicians throughout their careers. ...
4. Build the Bench: Identify, recruit, and train future senior leaders. ...