Leadership in Healthcare

1 credits · Undergraduate

An examination of the fundamental elements and ethics of leadership in healthcare. Students will explore emerging leadership roles in healthcare such as the physician executive, corporate healthcare CEO, and public health advocate. Exploration of historical examples where leadership in medical science has been critical to addressing longstanding societal health-related challenges, healthcare inequalities, and public health crises. Discussion of healthcare education and pedagogical approaches to preparing tomorrow's physicians and healthcare professional leaders. Using case studies and simulations, students will discern effective approaches to healthcare leadership and develop skills and understandings to prepare them as healthcare leaders.