Character and Courage: Foundations of Leadership in Medicine
Leadership in medicine is often framed in terms of skills and competencies. Yet many of the challenges clinicians face require something deeper: character. This session introduces character-based leadership as a complementary and necessary lens for understanding leadership in health professions education and clinical practice.
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Leadership in medicine is often framed in terms of skills and competencies. Yet many of the challenges clinicians face require something deeper: character. This session introduces character-based leadership as a complementary and necessary lens for understanding leadership in health professions education and clinical practice. Drawing on the Leader Character framework, the session will explore how character-based leadership differs from competency-focused models, with particular attention to courage as a core dimension of character. The session will share insights from a narrative study exploring acts of courage in medicine, offering concrete stories that illuminate how clinicians recognize and enact courage. Participants will be invited to reflect on these narratives and consider how courage might be cultivated and enacted within their own professional and leadership roles.
Presenter
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Dr. Jacqueline Torti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine with a Cross-Appointment in Anatomy and Cell Biology and a Scientist at the Centre for Education Research and Innovation at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, at Western University. Dr. Torti is an interdisciplinary scholar specializing in health professions education and health sciences, with a Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences from the University of Alberta. Her academic foundation includes a Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from Brock University. Dr. Torti’s research spans socio-cultural dimensions of health and wellness, professional identity, character-based leadership, and interprofessional teamwork. Her research focuses on the psychosocial aspects of healthcare professionals' learning and practice environments, exploring how character influences teamwork, well-being, and ultimately patient care.
Rounds Details
Best Practices in Education Rounds (BPER) are co-hosted by the Centre for Faculty Development, The Wilson Centre and the Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education.
Accreditation Details
Each BPER has been accredited for up to:
- 1 College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+ credits
- 1 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1 hours
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Event Details
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Start date: Mar 10Duration: 1 hourLocation: OnlineCost:Offers:
- Free
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