A structured, in-depth, 9-month program for Division and Section Chiefs to build, apply, practice, and refine leadership and management skills.
Division Chiefs & Section Heads hold pivotal leadership roles in the medical school – directly impacting the quality of faculty careers, learner experiences, operational efficiencies, climate and culture. As such, it is imperative that we invest in this group of leaders to ensure their success.
This comprehensive leadership development program blends tactical and leadership skill development to provide necessary training, tools, frameworks, and guidance to support pivotal leaders’ effectiveness – with the ultimate objective of ensuring WashU Medicine leaders are equipped to execute their responsibilities at the highest level. These leaders require an extensive array of skills and expertise, including:
Blending tactical and leadership skill development to advance the leadership and management skills, this program has been designed to develop the leadership and management skills of pivotal leaders at Washington University School of Medicine.
About the Program
This is a 9-month, cohort-based practical learning journey with a combination of in-person sessions supplemented by 360o evaluation and 6 hours of virtual 1:1 executive coaching.
Eligibility
This program is available to WashU Medicine faculty who currently hold positions of Division Chief or Section Heads. Prospective cohort members must have been in this position at least one year prior to the start of the program (by or before September 12, 2025).
Key Skills & Topics
- Self-Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
- Finances
- Faculty & Staff Management
- Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Coaching Skills
- Coaching
- Change Management
- Leading for Diversity and Inclusion
- And more . . .
Dates
- September 12, 2025
- October 23, 2025
- November 12, 2025
- December 16, 2025
- January 14, 2026 (Morning only)
- January 28, 2026
- February 11, 2026
- March 10, 2026
- April 8, 2026
- May 8, 2026 (Afternoon only)
Want to Apply?
The application cycle for our 2025-2026 Cohort has closed. Please check back in Fall 2025 to learn more about applying for our 2026-2027 Cohort.
Have Questions?
Contact Amelia Flood, PhD, at medfacultyoffice@wustl.edu or acflood@wustl.edu.