Leadership Education Program 2021
- 
                                DescriptionParticipants will engage in discussions and interactively exchange knowledge on practical applications for leading and managing educational initiatives in the AO. Those participating in this program will be able to self-assess their leadership behaviors, apply models of those behaviors to real-world examples, advocate for education, and facilitate continuous learning and improvement. This invitation-only program consists of: Online preparations—Five weeks priorParticipants prepare for the face-to-face event with online self-assessments and self-study materials such as video examples and discussions. Topics covered include leadership traits, building and motivating teams, and facilitating change. Face-to-face event—Two daysParticipants conduct interactive sessions beginning with a self-assessment of leadership style followed by small group activities. Short plenary sessions allow group members to share experiences and reflect upon future plans and changes. Online follow-up–OngoingParticipants perform a final self-assessment, and are encouraged to contribute to ongoing online discussions with their peers. 
- 
                                Learning objectivesUpon completion of this program, participants will be able to Apply educational principles and best practices to various settings Describe leadership traits and behaviors that are necessary to be successful in the AO and will make AO successful Build and manage teams effectively Plan, organize, direct, and control resources, tasks, budgets and processes to ensure successful implementation of strategies in the AO Communicate effectively as a leader Create, facilitate, and manage educational change within the AO Advocate for education and its impact on healthcare, inside and outside of the AO Enable AO to be a learning organization 
- 
                                PrerequisitesParticipants must - Hold a current clinical division membership
- Be an approved clinical division faculty member
- Have completed the Faculty and Chair Education Programs
- Hold a governance position
 
- 
                                Who should attendMembers of AO NA committees, commissions, regional and international boards, regional education teams, and training teams, as well as those in governance leadership roles. This event is invitation only. For more information, contact us at getinvolved@aona.org. 
- 
                                Location and timeVenue(s)- Ritz Carlton
- 921 Canal Street
- New Orleans, LA 70112
- 504-524-1331
 Date and time- July 30, 2021, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM ET
- July 31, 2021, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM ET
 
Course Chairs
 
                                                      
                                                      Stephen MacLeod, BDS, MBChB, FDSRCS, FRCS, FACS, FFST
Loyola University
 
                                                      
                                                      George M. Kushner, DMD, MD, FACS
University of Louisville
Educator

Chitra Subramaniam, PhD
Chief Learning and Strategy Officer, AO North America
