Chief Resident Leadership Development Academy 2026
Here is the latest evolution of a popular, cost-effective program to aid rising chief residents in their leadership development as they prepare to face the unique challenges of the year ahead. Each live session is independent and offered four times, so chiefs can participate according to their schedules.
The content for each 2-hour Zoom session is evidence-based, practical, and interactive. Last year more than 150 residents from across the US and Canada participated. In an anonymous follow-up evaluation, 100% of respondents indicated "yes" to the statement "I would recommend this program for next year's chiefs."
Tuition is $100 each for individual sessions, or $250 for all three sessions. Register 2-3 chiefs from the same residency program for $500 total, or 4 or more chiefs for $700 total. New this year: I now offer a private, concentrated 4-hour program exclusively for your chiefs on their schedule, conducted in whatever blocks of time work best, for $1000.
>>> Leadership Development: Emotional Intelligence and the Unique Role of Chief Resident <<<
Wednesday, May 13, or Friday May 15, 8-10 am PT / 9-11 am MT / 10-12 am CT / 11 am-1 pm ET
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Wednesday, May 13, or Friday May 15, 12-2 pm PT / 1-3 pm MT / 2-4 CT / 3-5 pm ET
Topics Include:
- Working effectively with program directors, co-chiefs, and fellow residentts
- Promoting self-awareness and self-management in yourself and others
- Managing inherent cognitive biases in oneself and others
>>> Facilitating Teamwork, Resilience, and a Healthy Clinical Learning Environment <<<
Wednesday, May 20, or Friday May 22, 8-10 am PT / 9-11 am MT / 10-12 am CT / 11 am-1 pm ET
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Wednesday, May 20, or Friday May 22, 12-2 pm PT / 1-3 pm MT / 2-4 CT / 3-5 pm ET
Topics include:
- Leveraging the 4 universal human needs related to flourishing
- Evidence-based models and practices to promote optimal teams and healthy culture
- Evidence-based models and practices to to promote time management and personal resilience
>>> Mastering Communication, Conflict, and Difficult Conversations <<<
Wednesday, May 27, or Friday, May 29, 8-10 am PT / 9-11 am MT / 10-12 am CT / 11 am-1 pm ET
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Wednesday, May 27, or Friday, May 29, 12-2 pm PT / 1-3 pm MT / 2-4 CT / 3-5 pm ET
Topics Include:
- Optimizing communication to meet needs and prevent problems
- Providing effective feedback and coaching
- Resolving conflict and successfully navigating difficult conversations
Enrollment in Any or All Sessions Includes:
- Live learning and group interaction with peers from across the country via Zoom
- Session slides, accompanying original handouts, and "how to" guides
- Access to the instructor for personalized consultation throughout the year at no additional cost
- 10 months of weekly email messages to facilitate reflection and application to daily experience
"Dr. Wiederman! You are awesome! The course material was thoughtful and helpful and I feel much more prepared to enter my chief role." (from an anonymous post-program evaluation)
Register HERE with no need for payment now. Invoices will be sent in early April..
Questions, Feedback, or suggestions? Michael@MindfulPD.com (803) 575-0066