CONTACT

To nominate a physician for one of our leadership programs or for additional questions, contact Beth Lentchner or call 615.460.1661.

Physicians today face issues that require skills and knowledge they cannot acquire in medical school or residency. The John Ingram Institute for Physician Leadership was created to fill this gap by training young physicians to become leaders in the healthcare team, in their profession and in their communities.

PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP LAB

A Blueprint for Creating Operational Excellence in Safety, Quality and Efficiency

This multi-month course helps physicians acquire the skills to become quality leaders in team care settings. The program is facilitated by LifeWings and focuses on improving the process for delivery of care through better clinical teamwork. Each physician participant undertakes a course project that allows him or her to directly apply the skills acquired in the Lab in a real-world environment, including in his or her own local clinical setting, to improve quality, safety and efficiency and reduce costs. The program is open to TMA members only. Participants earn up to 37 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™* through the program.

• Develop a strategic vision for the desired "future state" of your organization

• Understand and follow a proven action plan for sustainable performance improvement 

• Identify barriers to change and how to overcome those barriers

• Learn how to influence others and successfully coach low performers in the workplace

• Implement systematic methods for channeling the human capabilities of your organization to achieve excellence in a constantly changing environment 

• Earn a Certificate in Healthcare Change Management 

2023 classes are full, but you may be added to a wait-list for this summer’s immersion program. Now accepting applications for 2024-2025.

LEADERSHIP IMMERSION

The Physician Leadership Immersion Program is a special getaway for physicians to gain leadership training in teamwork, collaboration, conflict resolution and media and communications. Expert facilitators lead interactive discussions and training courses on core topics. Classes take place over two weekend in-person meetings. Participants can earn up to 34 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.*

• Leadership Overview: Introduction to medical leadership, leading teams and teamwork, and personal goals.

• Collaboration and Influence: Self-assessment, interpersonal skills, group dynamics and leadership with stakeholders.

• Decision Making, Conflict Resolution and Negotiation: Successfully negotiating various situations to achieve desired outcomes.

• Time Management, Delegation and Resiliency: Effective personal organization, work flow communication and skills for hedging physician burnout.

• Medical Advocacy, Media and Communications: Presentation skills, written documents and media training; legislative process, approaches to medical advocacy and grassroots movements.