Perspectives on Leadership in Health Professions Education / edited by Kelly M. Quesnelle, Kathryn N. Huggett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Quesnelle, Kelly M.

Contributor:

Quesnelle

Series:

IAMSE Manuals, 2673-9305

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical education.

Premedical education.

Professional education.

Vocational education.

Medical Education.

Premedical Education.

Professional and Vocational Education.

Local Subjects:

Medical Education.

Premedical Education.

Professional and Vocational Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (290 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2026.

Summary:

Many health professions educators are placed into leadership roles without formal training. Perspectives on Leadership in Health Professions Education is a practical, easy-to-read guide designed to provide guidance for new and aspiring leaders in health professions education. Authored by an international group of practicing leaders, this manual offers actionable insights and strategies. Each chapter includes case scenarios, references, and discussion questions—ideal for personal growth or use in faculty leadership programs. This manual contains foundational leadership theory contextualized in applications to academic settings. Readers will find guidance on career development and transitioning to leadership roles. Topics like communication skills, team building, change management, academic health care organizational structures, and accreditation principles are explored in depth. Whether you are considering a leadership role or already navigating one, Perspectives on Leadership in Health Professions Education provides the inspiration and tools to help you lead with confidence and skill.

Contents:

Part 1. Basic Principles

1. Leadership Theory and Styles (Susan Jamieson)

2. Professional Development for Leaders (Uzoma Ikonne; Bonny L. Dickinson)

3. Basic Considerations Unique to Leaders in Health Profession Education (Vincent D. Pellegrini)

Part 2. Individual Development

4. Developing Your Communication Skills (Kelly Quesnelle; Alice Fornari)

5. Crafting Your Unique Health Professions Education Leadership Career (Alana Newell; Kathryn Huggett)

6. Transitioning from Team Member to Team Leader (James Pickering)

7. Maintaining Scholarly Productivity During Your Transformation Into a Leader (John L. Szarek; Michael Sulzinski; Stefanie Carter; Charles Gullo; Gabi N. Waite; Youngjin Cho; Amy Prunuske)

Part 3. Organizational Development

8. Workforce Development in the Health Professions (Jennifer R. Grandis; José G. Gurrola II)

9. Leadership for Continuous Quality Improvement for Accreditation and Beyond (Angela Sharkey; Amanda Hurley)

10. Innovating Healthcare Leadership: Harnessing the Power of Effective Teams for Organizational Excellence (Viji Kurup; Denise Hersey; Nita Ahuja)

11. Leading Through Stress in an Organization (Barbara Overholser; Nancy D. Spector)

12. Navigating Leadership Evaluation in Health Professions Education: Strategies and Challenges (David Musick; Lee Learman).

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

3-032-05110-X

9783032051103

OCLC:

1574120884