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Many health science educators are placed into leadership roles with very little training or preparation. The goal of this manual is to provide introductory-level guidance for health science educators who are new to leadership roles or considering one, from IAMSE members who have successfully navigated these roles around the globe. This manual would be useful for individuals who are considering leadership at the Dean, Chair, Director, or committee level. The manual will use first person voice to present leadership topics in a way that feels approachable and easy-to-read, but the chapters will contain appropriate references so that readers have the resources to dig deeper into each topic. After reading this manual, the reader will have a better sense of different leadership styles, development opportunities, and career strategies that are specific to leaders in the health sciences.
This manual will focus on development for the types of leadership positions that IAMSE members are most likely to undertake provide stories of leadership from across the health professions, and this is what makes the manual so unique. While there are many books about general leadership or education, very few works are specifically targeted to new or aspiring leaders in health professions education. Journal articles that focus on leadership in healthcare education are very popular, with one such example from 2020 having over 80 citations and 71,000 accesses (van Diggele et al., Leadership in Healthcare Education, BMC Medical Education, 2020. PMID 33272264).
The confirmed authors of this volume are all practicing leaders at the different levels we hope to reach through our readership. Some authors hold high-ranking positions such as Senior Associate Dean, while others specialize in more programmatic leadership. In keeping with the spirit and mission of IAMSE, we have assembled this list of authors from an international candidate pool, and we are proud of the diversity represented by our final authorship list. The two editors of the manual, Drs. Quesnelle and Huggett, have previously published an edited work together through Springer. A more detailed listing of authors and their specific skills can be found submitted with this proposal.
List of contents
Part 1. Basic Principles.- 1. Leadership Theory and Styles (Susan Jamieson).- 2. Professional Development for Leaders (Uzoma Ikonne; Bonny L. Dickinson).- 3. Basic Considerations Unique to Leaders in Health Profession Education (Vincent D. Pellegrini).- Part 2. Individual Development.- 4. Developing Your Communication Skills (Kelly Quesnelle; Alice Fornari).- 5. Crafting Your Unique Health Professions Education Leadership Career (Alana Newell; Kathryn Huggett).- 6. Transitioning from Team Member to Team Leader (James Pickering).- 7. Maintaining Scholarly Productivity During Your Transformation Into a Leader (John L. Szarek; Michael Sulzinski; Stefanie Carter; Charles Gullo; Gabi N. Waite; Youngjin Cho; Amy Prunuske).- Part 3. Organizational Development.- 8. Workforce Development in the Health Professions (Jennifer R. Grandis; José G. Gurrola II).- 9. Leadership for Continuous Quality Improvement for Accreditation and Beyond (Angela Sharkey; Amanda Hurley).- 10. Innovating Healthcare Leadership: Harnessing the Power of Effective Teams for Organizational Excellence (Viji Kurup; Denise Hersey; Nita Ahuja).- 11. Leading Through Stress in an Organization (Barbara Overholser; Nancy D. Spector).- 12. Navigating Leadership Evaluation in Health Professions Education: Strategies and Challenges (David Musick; Lee Learman).
About the author
Kelly M. Quesnelle, PhD, FAAPE
is Clinical Professor and Chair of Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, where she also serves as Executive Director of the Medical Education Research Incubator. A graduate of the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program, she has been elected to leadership roles within IAMSE and the AAMC Council for Faculty and Academic Societies. She speaks internationally about leadership development, and she co-edited the third edition of
An Introduction to Medical Teaching
with Dr. Huggett.
Kathryn N. Huggett, PhD
is the Robert Larner Professor in Medical Education, Director of the Teaching Academy, and Assistant Dean for Medical Education at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. She is a past President of the Society of Directors of Research in Medical Education, chair emerita of the Academies Collaborative, and past chair of the AAMC Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC) steering committee. Dr. Huggett is a recipient of the AAMC NEGEA Distinguished Educator Award and IAMSE’s Distinguished Career Award. She is co-editor of the book,
An Introduction to Medical Teaching: The Foundations of Curriculum Design, Delivery, and Assessment,
now in its third edition.
Summary
Many health professions educators are placed into leadership roles without formal training.
Perspectives on Leadership in Health Professions Education
is a practical, easy-to-read guide designed to provide guidance for new and aspiring leaders in health professions education. Authored by an international group of practicing leaders, this manual offers actionable insights and strategies. Each chapter includes case scenarios, references, and discussion questions—ideal for personal growth or use in faculty leadership programs.
This manual contains foundational leadership theory contextualized in applications to academic settings. Readers will find guidance on career development and transitioning to leadership roles. Topics like communication skills, team building, change management, academic health care organizational structures, and accreditation principles are explored in depth. Whether you are considering a leadership role or already navigating one,
Perspectives on Leadership in Health Professions Education
provides the inspiration and tools to help you lead with confidence and skill.
