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Leadership Development

Are you new to PA education and need some assistance with leadership skills? Or, are you a seasoned program director who has taken a new position with a different team? Or maybe you just need some help in a specific area?

Leadership training is not a one and done situation. Just like being a medical provider who has to constantly keep up with the current trends in medicine - Leadership is no different.

Different leadership strategies are needed for various environments. Leadership training is especially essential with the majority of new faculty entering into PA education with little teaching experience. In addition, the millennial generation is now entering the workforce as PA educators which can create unique challenges for a leader.


Leaders are limited by their vision, rather than by their abilities.
— Roy.T.Bennett

Leadership Training

Leadership development opportunities ranging from assistance with a single topic or up to a week of specialized training on how to become a better leader in PA education. Sessions can be developed based on the needs of the leader. Below are several services we provide to assist today’s PA leaders:

Leadership Skills

  • Understanding yourself as a leader

  • Engaging the principles of leadership

  • Learning communication styles

  • Understanding faculty personalities

  • Working towards faculty strengths

  • Leading the team

  • Delegating/Instilling trust

  • Having crucial conversations

  • Resolving conflict

  • Practicing transformational leadership

Management Skills

  • The role of the program director

  • Running a faculty meeting

  • Managing your time/Work-life balance

  • Understanding accreditation

  • Dealing with student issues

  • Understanding Higher Ed Law

  • Strategic Planning

  • Budgeting

  • Advising students

  • Fostering student professionalism

  • Remediating students

  • Engaging the community

  • Faculty recruitment/retention