The program includes interactive elements such as case studies and team-based exercises, and incorporates evidence-based leadership principles as its core curriculum.
By instilling the principles of leadership in each generation, the PLA ensures a sound foundation for physicians' career development and also passes on these skills to those who are the most likely to make significant change in their communities and institutions.
Some have argued that the majority of administrative, organizational, team- building, and self-assessment skills of quality leaders are not taught in medical training programs.
In fact, much of traditional medical curricula have emphasized autonomy in decision making, the individual physician-patient relationship, and hierarchical cultural processes that are counterproductive to effective leadership.
Kouze's and Posner's Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership[6] model proves its effectiveness as a clear, evidence-based path to achieving the extraordinary—for individuals, teams, organizations, and communities.
It turns the abstract concept of leadership into easy-to-grasp practices and behaviors that can be taught and learned by anyone willing to step up and accept the challenge to lead.
Leaders understand that mutual respect is what sustains extraordinary efforts; they strive to create an atmosphere of trust and human dignity.