Inspired by the late Drs. Beatrice C. and David E. Seegal, who were distinguished members of the faculty at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and made possible by their generous benefaction, in 1970 the society launched a program to record on videotape interviews with leading figures in American medicine. Available in mp4 format

Medical schools increasingly view professional development programs as a way to increase faculty vitality and to nurture faculty skills, knowledge, and growth in an academic setting. This catalog presents a listing of career and leadership development programs that were provided to us from over thirty different schools to assist other medical schools in developing effective programs for a variety of faculty.

ELAM's year-long program develops the professional and personal skills required to lead and manage in today's complex healthcare environment, with special attention to the unique challenges facing women in leadership positions. Over 700 senior women leaders have participated in the program since its inception in 1995.

NCLAM brings together a group of junior faculty for a seven-month program that includes faculty development workshops, a junior/senior mentoring relationship based on a professional development contract, academic strategic career planning, and individual academic performance counseling sessions.

physician leaders organization; lots of great information on masters degrees, leadership opportunities, etc