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Women Hospitalists Shaping the Future of Leadership
September 2, 2026
Leaders provide a clear vision, empower others, and direct and motivate their teams to achieve common goals. And although more women work in the medical field than ever before, men dominate...
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Feedback Without the Fallout: Building Effective Conversations
July 1, 2026
Feedback is a cornerstone of medical education and professional growth, playing a critical role in shaping competent, confident physicians. Yet despite its importance, feedback often falls short....
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Being a Great Unit-Based Medical Director
July 1, 2026
This talk focused on the role of the unit-based medical director and the skills needed to be effective in this position. Although there are some similarities to other leadership positions, such as...
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JHM’s Leadership and Professional Development Series Offers Pearls on Professional Growth
March 2, 2026
The tough transition from trainee to hospitalist can be a crucial time in the professional life of the hospital-medicine physician. But creating a “team” of collaborators and mentors, developing...
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Charting a Legacy: The Origins of the SHM Leadership Academy
August 12, 2025
The Genesis of a Vision The SHM Leadership Academy may be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, but the origin story began much earlier. The narrative is not just one of organizational growth,...
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CAN Framework: Leadership Essentials for Early Career Hospitalists
July 31, 2025
Hospital medicine leaders drive change, inspire teams, and shape the future of medicine. Early career hospitalists—those out of residency for five years or less—often face unique challenges in...
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SHM’s Leadership Academy Turns 20: Leaders Reflect on Its Impact and Evolution
July 16, 2025
Dr. Howell Early in his career, Eric Howell, MD, MHM—now the chief executive officer of the Society of Hospital Medicine—was a “prototypical hospitalist,” as he put it. He was young, and...
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Academic Leadership Summit
July 1, 2025
This half-day pre-course during SHM Converge 2025 was organized by the Academic Program Committee and incorporated three distinct learning opportunities for hospitalists looking to expand their...
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Business Updates for the Hospitalist: The Top Business Articles of 2024 that Will Change the Way You Lead, Do Your Job, and Practice Medicine
July 1, 2025
In front of a standing-room-only crowd at this year’s SHM Converge, Christopher Russo, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAP, medical director for quality and innovation and director of pediatrics at WellSpan Health...
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Welcome to the Jungle: Navigating Your New Leadership Role with Confidence While Stepping into the Unknown
July 1, 2025
Starting strong in a new leadership role is essential for success. While hospitalists are often well-prepared for leadership positions, they typically lack training in managing effective transitions....