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Getting started as a physician executive.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10788124     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In clinical practice, technical skills often outweigh interpersonal and leadership skills as success factors--you can be a great doctor and a so-so person. But the reverse seems to be true in the physician executive role; it is precisely the intangible leadership skills that contribute to and determine potential success. And they can be tough to master, especially when you focus on them for the first time, partway through an already-successful career. Practicing leadership is like practicing medicine. It's not just a matter of learning some new things--if it were only that, physicians are known to be excellent learners. Nor is it just a matter of determination or application--this is not a battle that sweat and effort alone can win. Most physicians will want to "try on" the executive role before making strategic moves in that direction. But be clear about what you want to get out of any project or activity before you jump in. If you're seeking a management degree, the best approach is to tie together developing your technical and interpersonal skills, as well as the formal credentials.
Authors:
M F Lyons
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Physician executive     Volume:  26     ISSN:  0898-2759     ISO Abbreviation:  Physician Exec     Publication Date:    2000 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-04-12     Completed Date:  2000-04-12     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8610398     Medline TA:  Physician Exec     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  76-7     Citation Subset:  H    
Affiliation:
maryl@wittkieffer.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Career Mobility*
Education, Continuing
Humans
Leadership
Physician Executives* / education
Physician's Role

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