Submission ID 78147
| Code | OH-1-3 |
|---|---|
| At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: | |
| Category | Medical Education |
| Type | Oral |
| Will the presenter be a: | Graduate Student |
| Title | Understanding Leadership and the Role of the Leader in the Context of Cpd - From Accidental to Intentional Leaders |
| Background/Purpose | Leadership has become known as an established competency for physicians and although the field of CPD has rapidly expanded, there is still little known about leadership in the context of continuing professional development (CPD). This qualitative study begins to map what it meant by CPD leadership and identifies the contextual issues that may hinder or help in moving CPD forwards. |
| Methods | We conducted a qualitative research study using semi-structured interviews with participants of a CPD Leadership program and individuals who have held leadership responsibilities in CPD. Using thematic template analysis methods, two members of the research team coded all transcripts and with consultation with the full team, we identified themes. |
| Results | We conducted 17 interviews (7 program participants, 10 identified leaders). Although the definition of CPD leadership remains slippery, we identified multiple components of CPD leadership including behaviours, attitudes, skills, and knowledge, and some features unique to CPD leadership. As many CPD leaders become leaders by "accident", moving towards "Intentional" leadership would contribute to opportunities to advance CPD and CPD Leadership. |
| Discussion | As we begin to move away from the pandemic, there are opportunities to "solidify the gains" of CPD. This will require clearer frameworks of CPD leadership for both leaders and the programs that train leaders. Consensus building collaboration and scholarship will be needed to articulate the value of both CPD and the immense capabilities of those who are or who may in future become, leaders within this domain. |
| Keyword 1 | leadership |
| Keyword 2 | continuing professional development |
| Keyword 3 | qualitative research |
| Abstract content most relevant to: (check all that apply) | Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (faculty development, CME) |
| Abstract Track - First Choice | Leadership |
| Authors | Suzan Schneeweiss Jerry Maniate Morag Paton Tharshini Jeyakumar Victor Do David Wiljer |
