Recognizing that medical faculty face different questions or issues in different stages of
their careers this handy practical title offers a comprehensive roadmap and range of
solutions to common challenges in the complex and changing Academic Medical Center (AMC). With
critical insights and strategies for both aspiring and seasoned academicians this handbook
offers a concise guide for personal career development executive skill acquisition and
leadership principles providing actionable targeted advice for faculty seeking help on a
myriad of new issues and situations. Pressures in today's Academic Medical Center include
significant changes to the healthcare system competition for research funding transformation
of medical education and recruitment and retention of the ever-evolving workforce. This
dynamic environment calls for razor-sharp leadership and management effectiveness to stay
competitive. AMC faculty aspire to formal leadership roles for a variety of reasons: to set a
new vision to create change or to affect policy and resource decisions. For others weariness
of past leadership styles or mistakes may catalyze wanting a chance to set a different tone. In
the end promotional opportunities often come with great administrative and management
responsibilities. Management and Leadership Skills for Medical Faculty: A Practical Handbook is
a must-have resource for faculty in AMCs and anyone with a role in healthcare leadership.
