Medical Education
Leadership and Business Training
Wellness and Well-being
Career Development
Elaine Schulte, elschult@montefiore.org (she/her/hers)
Vice Chair, Academic Affairs and Faculty Development - Professor of Pediatrics
Children's Hospital at Montefiore - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Briarcliff Manor, New York, United States
Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH (she/her/hers)
Professor and Vice Dean
Pediatrics
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
Maryellen Gusic, MD
Senior Associate Dean for Education
Medical Education
Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Workshop
Description: What are your first thoughts when you are asked to become a medical director, lead a research collaborative, administer an educational program, or oversee a community project? Many of us believe that we are not the right person to sit at the table, join the committee or lead the team. This leads us to feeling isolated and lonely. Threats to our identity may come from bias, discriminatory experiences and institutional structures that create an unwelcoming environment; leaving us to believe that we do not belong, when in fact, we are able to make significant contributions. As a leader, it is also important that we create an inclusive environment in which the members of our teams also feel like they belong so that they feel empowered and able to meet their goals.
During this workshop, participants will learn the five keys to feel a sense of belonging and examine the barriers that get in the way. Through skill building exercises, participants will explore practical tips to combat self-doubt, and ready themselves to take on the responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities as a leader. Using small group discussion and dyad practice, participants will discover how to create a sense of belonging for others and will be able to implement specific actions to enhance the success of their teams.
Workshop leaders are senior academic pediatric leaders who will share their expertise and facilitate discussion. By the end of the workshop, participants will be ready to implement specific strategies to enhance their connections at work.