Career and Leadership Education in Anesthesia Residency Training

Abstract

Being a well-rounded physician requires competencies that extend beyond traditional medical training. This study explores one residency program’s attempt to address the need to foster career management and leadership skills. A year-long didactic program was initiated to tackle both career management and leadership development. At the conclusion of the program, a survey revealed an increase in perceived competency in the domains taught. There was also a measurable increase in the amount of scholarly and quality improvement projects done in the department where the program was implemented. To support and develop physician competencies, healthcare organizations may derive immense benefit from a program that fosters both career management and leadership skills.