Leadership Track | Department of Internal Medicine | UC Davis Health

Internal Medicine physicians frequently find themselves in leadership positions—whether leading an 8-person team on the wards or helping to lead a division or physician group after residency—but are rarely provided the necessary foundational tools to succeed in these endeavors. The UC Davis Internal Medicine Leadership Track is a one-year track that provides a unique opportunity for senior residents to learn, contemplate and internalize various leadership skills and perspectives. Taught by experienced leaders in Internal Medicine, this track attempts to provide some of these essential tools.

Residents will participate in 4 small group seminars that cover topics such as demystifying academic medicine, mastering crucial conversations, taking organizations from “good to great” and understanding the joys and challenges of leading in medicine. There will be an opportunity to participate in lobby day every Spring, and to shadow a leader in medicine of the residents’ choosing.

Due to its popularity, this track is only offered to third year residents. Approximately 12-15 residents sign up for the Leadership Track each year.

Click here to view the Leadership Track article from The Status Post (IM Residency Newsletter).