Applications Are Now Open!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

HETI is again running the LEAD Leadership Development Program in 2016 for consultant medical practitioners in NSW, The program is for doctors who are involved in medical education and training at a departmental level, or as part of a training network, in a local hospital network or as part of a professional College.

The aim of the program is to deliver a high quality innovative, interactive and inspirational leadership program to build and develop skills for clinician leaders in medical education and training within the NSW health system.

LEAD will give participants an opportunity to meet and learn with a motivational group of individuals from diverse professional backgrounds all with an interest in medical education and training. Through interactive workshops, group discussions and self-reflection, participants will have an opportunity to develop skills through collegiate learning and build professional networks.

The faculty are from a variety of professional backgrounds bringing years of experience in both health and corporate sectors.

LEAD allows senior doctors to both participate in the Program and to join the faculty team for a unique opportunity to both learn and lead.

No other program exists in NSW that is focused on the needs of consultant medical practitioners in relation to medical education and training of leadership skills.

Who is the program for?
Consultants who teach, supervise or mentor doctors in training or who are interested in being involved in medical education and training and want to develop and build their leadership skills.
Cost $5000.00*
*Covers accommodation costs of residential component, travel and accommodation costs for each workshop for rural based participants, course materials (all available on line) and conference costs for each work-shop.
[NB: The program meets requirements to be eligible for TESL funding] / Eligibility Criteria
The following eligibility criteria will be considered when reviewing applications.
• Demonstrated interest in leadership and engagement in medical education and training.
• Current or planned leadership role in medical education and training, such as involvement in a HETI committee or State Training Council, or as a Supervisor, Mentor or Clinical Teacher.
• A current Senior Medical Practitioner, VMO or Senior CMO.
• Demonstration of potential benefits for the applicant.
• Opportunity to apply skills and knowledge following the program.
• Commitment to attend full program (10 workshop days).

Program Structure

Location / Workshop Topic / Date
Workshop 1
Crowne Plaza Terrigal / Looking Inwards:
Understand your own personality and leadership style and that of others. / Thursday 10th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th March 2016
Workshop 2
Randwick Childrens Hospital Simulation Centre / Looking Outwards:
Develop skills needed to work effectively with others. / Friday 6th and Saturday 7th May 2016
Workshop 3
Cliftons, Sydney / Looking from Above:
Develop an understanding of the NSW health system and learn how to get things done. / Friday 22th and Saturday 23th July 2016
Workshop 4
Cliftons, Sydney / Looking Forward:
Develop and implement strategies to meet future needs in medical education for both the individual and across the system. / Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September 2016
Workshop 5
Cliftons, Sydney / Looking Overall – Being a leader:
Focus on drawing together the learning of the program and what it means to be a leader in medical education and training. / Friday 11th November 2016

APPLICATIONS:

Applications are invited from Consultants in NSW who have an interest in medical education and training.

Please note:

• For 2016 there will be a maximum of five places available.

• Applications close on 10 January 2016 and successful applicants will be notified via email in early February 2016.

If you are interested in being part of the LEAD course in 2016, please complete the application form on the next page.

Applicant details
(Please type or use ‘Block Letters’ only)

Title: _____

First name: ______

Last Name: ______

Address 1: ______

Address 2: ______

City: ______State ______

Postcode ______

Email: ______

Contact numbers:

Home ______

Mob: ______

Work: ______

Male Female

Position and Employer for 2016:

Position: ______

Employer: ______

LHD: ______

Current role in education and training:

·  ______

·  ______

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·  Rural / Non Rural

Committee membership:

Are you a member of any committees or councils? If yes, please list below:

·  ______

·  ______

·  ______

Essay:

In 300 words or less, please tell us how you would benefit from the Program. The essay will be considered using the following criteria:

·  Demonstrated commitment to medical education and training

·  Demonstrated commitment to developing as a medical leader

·  Demonstrate strategic perspective

·  Demonstrated commitment to leading change and improving patient centred care

Please submit completed form and essay to:

Forms must reach HETI by Sunday, 10 January 2016
Applicants will be notified of the application outcome by early February 2016