Course Overview
The Emory Professional Leadership Enrichment and Development Program (EM-ProLEAD) is designed to develop and enrich leadership skills and enhance business knowledge for clinicians.
Program Description
The Emory Professional Leadership Enrichment and Development Program (EM-ProLEAD) focuses on enriching leadership skills, enhancing business knowledge, and promoting collaborative efforts across Emory health professionals with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. EM-ProLEAD is directed by Dr. Harold (Hal) Simon and Dr. Nathan (Nate) Spell and includes speakers from the University, and the Goizueta Business School and Emory School of Medicine, and other leaders outside of Emory.
Topics
The program will focus on development of toolset, mindset, and skillsets for leadership and feature sessions on: Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Decision Making and Operations.
Time Commitment and Structure
EM-ProLEAD encompasses ten (10) in person, half-day sessions held approximately once a month on a Friday afternoon. Candidates accepted into the program are expected to attend all sessions. Participation in the course may also require additional time to complete any course-related work such as a self-assessment and/or pre-work. Tentative dates for the 2023 course:
- January 20
- February 10
- March 3
- March 24
- April 14
- May 5
- September 8
- September 29
- October 20
- November 10
Eligibility
- Current member of Emory School of Medicine and/or Emory Healthcare
- In a mid to senior leadership position, therefore we look for those with a minimum of 4 years post-training and 1-year of experience at Emory.
- Must be supported by their Department Chair, Division Director or Executive Administrator with dedicated time allocated to this program.
How to Apply
The application period for the 2023 course has closed.
Please note the application process has changed from previous years.
All interested and eligible candidates must submit an online application form and CV and must be supported by a leader. Candidates are strongly encouraged to discuss their interest with their leaders prior to completing the application.
The application packet consist of two parts:
- Candidate Application
- Candidate information
- Candidate statement of interest
- Candidate curriculum vita
- Supporting leader information
Once the above steps are completed, the leader will receive an automated request to complete their portion of the application.
- Leader Support Form
- Committment to providing time away from clinical duties
- Statement of support
Selection Process
The EM-ProLEAD selection committee will review and select the 2023 cohort. In alignment with our shared commitment to an inclusive and constructive culture, great attention will be given to selecting a diverse cohort. Candidates will be notified by mid-November.
Please contact Emily Weil with questions.
Continuing Education
The Emory University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 40.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Emory Nursing Professional Development Center (ENPDC) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Attendees to this CNE activity will be awarded contact hours by ENPDC. No conflict of interest has been found with the speaker for this CNE activity nor with the members of the planning committee.