Submission deadline is September 24
South Florida Physician Leaders Encouraged to Apply for Free Training Program
The Physician Leadership Academy (PLA) of South Florida, a program managed by the Palm Beach County Medical Society Services (PBCMS) in partnership with Broward and Dade County Medical Associations, is accepting applications for the sixth class now through September 24th, 2021. Sessions will begin on October 16, 2021. (see below for a detailed list of sessions.)
Funded through a grant from The Physicians Foundation and endorsed by the Florida Medical Association, PLA is designed to support physicians who want to hone their leadership skills. The program is free and includes seven sessions on such topics as: relationship building, advocacy and physician engagement, presentation skills, crisis management, cultural agility, innovative models of care and ethical leadership. Additional benefits include at least 30 AMA Category 1 CME credits — with full attendance, participation in a group community leadership project, chance to learn tools vital to thriving in today’s health care environment, and the opportunity to join a growing network of like-minded medical professionals.
Applicants, who may self-nominate, must be members of the PBCMS, Broward County Medical Association or Dade County Medical Association. The PLA Advisory Committee will review all applications, and everyone will be notified of their selection by September 30.
Interested physicians may apply here:
For more information, please contact Karen Harwood, Director of Community Programs, at 561-433-3940 #119
or karenh@pbcms.org.
Physician Leadership academy of south florida
2021-2022
COVID-19 CDC GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED FOR ALL SESSIONS
Session 1: Retreat “Understanding Your Leadership Style & Relationship Building”
Date/Time: Saturday October 16th 8:30am to 4:00pm
Outdoor Cocktail Reception 4:30pm-6:30pm
Riverside Hotel Ft. Lauderdale FL
Session 2: Advocacy “County and State Perspectives on Health Care & Impact of Physician Engagement“
Date/Time: Saturday January 8th 2022 8:30am to 4:00pm
Westin Hotel Ft. Lauderdale FL
Session 3: Cultural Agility “Leading Agile and Inclusive Teams am Ethical Leadership pm”
Date/Time: Saturday, February 12th 2022 8:30am to 4:00pm
Westin Hotel Ft. Lauderdale FL
Session 4: Communication “Media, Public Speaking and Presentation Skills”
Date/Time: Saturday, March 12th 2022 8:30am to 4:00pm
Westin Hotel Ft. Lauderdale FL
Session 5: Crisis Management “Strategic Thinking, Resolving Conflicts & Resiliency”
Date/Time: Saturday, April 9th 2022 8:30am to 4:00pm
Westin Hotel Ft. Lauderdale FL
Session 6: Team Projects & Graduation
Date/Time Date/Time: Saturday, May 14th 2022 8:30am to 2:00pm
Location TBD TBD
