Chief of Staff Boot Camp

Recent decades have seen an increasing number of medical professionals advancing into management or executive leadership positions such as Chief of Staff of their hospitals. A new Chief of Staff often needs to step into a role where he or she is expected to instantly and effortlessly interface with peers, hospital administration and the board of trustees. To help facilitate this transition and offer these professionals the tools and skills required for long-term success in their new role, The Institute for Medical Leadership® has developed The Chief of Staff Boot Camp®.

The Chief of Staff Boot Camp® is an intense two and a half day program led by nationally renowned faculty with expertise in coaching physicians and hospital executives. All aspects of planning, delivery and execution of efficient, modern healthcare services are covered through lectures, interactive sessions, and in-depth course materials. Healthcare trends are reviewed. The complex nature of medical leadership skills is outlined and discussed, as is the partnership between the Chief of Staff and the Chief Medical Officer. Staff communication skills and peer reviews, creative problem solving and tools for dealing with disruptive physicians are some of the other topics covered. Additional subjects include hospital finances, reporting requirements and incentive programs.

By enrolling in The Chief of Staff Boot Camp®, medical professionals can obtain the skills necessary to navigate the increasingly complex world of executive-level leadership in healthcare. But they also emerge from these highly acclaimed programs with confidence, inspired thinking and a vision for how to move a medical organization or group into the future. To learn more about The Institute for Medical Leadership®’s training and development programs, we welcome you to browse this website or contact us today.