This compelling title is a comprehensive practical guide for current and aspiring leaders in
academic medical centers (AMC). Offering both a broad overview of the dynamics of the AMC and a
detailed how-to set of instructions for the wide-ranging situations that demand skilled
leadership this expertly designed volume is filled with meaningful examples and insights.
Learning to Lead in the Academic Medical Center: A Practical Guide consists of five parts. The
first three sections are narrative and intended to help the reader become a better leader. The
first section looks at the AMC as a social system and emphasizes an understanding of group
dynamics. The second section discusses the critical role of personality while the third covers
all the necessary leadership skill sets such as negotiation persuasion conflict resolution
running a meeting and so on. The fourth section is a fascinating series of case vignettes to
solve based on the material that preceded it. The final section provides a set of highly
instructional solutions to those cases. An indispensable reference authored by three highly
accomplished leaders in the field Learning to Lead in the Academic Medical Center: A Practical
Guide will be of great interest to all physicians and trainees who seek a comprehensive yet
handy resource on the need-to-know basics of success in the AMC environment.
