Abstract
Background and purposeLeader Academy (LA) is a co-curricular experience for students that builds communication skills, fosters leadership skills, and offers opportunities in professional development. The program couples leadership development during the first year of the curriculum with activities conducted in a team-based learning course. Educational activity and settingAn emotional intelligence (EI) assessment was administered to students during their first year. Students are led through a series of monthly programs utilizing GiANT Worldwide tools and team discussion. LA utilizes faculty, pharmacy residents, and student leaders to serve as facilitators for each team. Students participate in monthly meetings and are assigned team activities within required courses. Peer- and self-assessments are conducted through CATME SMARTER Teamwork program. The EI assessment will be re-administered at the end of LA to assess change in EI. A survey asked students to address the value and relevance of the GiANT Worldwide tools, how often they used the tools, and if they had taught a tool to someone else. FindingsOn average, students scored lower in assertiveness, stress tolerance, emotional expression and independence in comparison to all of the areas assessed. The lowest composite scores were self-expression and stress management. Students indicated that they find the GiANT Worldwide tools valuable and relevant. SummaryThere are specific areas of focus within EI where we can continue to build skills in self-expression and stress management. Students tailor their personal growth in EI by setting SMART goals at the beginning of the program and continually reassess throughout the program.
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