Mentorship Programming to Enhance Physician Leadership Development

Abstract

Physician leaders often are appointed into formal roles either by default or through a proxy. Although this may seem reasonable from a clinical perspective, if that individual lacks any formal training in administration, management, much less leadership, the results of such an appointment may be suboptimal. This article discusses a strategy for mentorship training, because it is incumbent upon administrative leaders, such as practice managers or business development directors, to support their physician dyad partners and provide them with the needed tools and resources to be successful.