.Leadership Academy for Clinical Medical Educators

The first Wednesday or Saturday of each month, Sept. 2026-June 2027, via Zoom

Wednesday time: 12:00-2:00 pm PT / 1:00-3:00 pm MT / 2:00-4:00 pm CT / 3:00-5:00 pm ET

Saturday time: 9:00-11:00 am PT / 10:00 am-12:00 pm MT / 11:00 am-1:00 pm CT / 12:00-2:00 pm ET

Wednesday dates: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2

Friday dates: Sept. 5, Oct. 13, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5

The 10-month format and evidence-based material are designed to facilitate practical application and lasting growth. The program is limited to a maximum of 25 participants per cohort to ensure individual attention. All 20 hours of live, interactive workshops are conducted via Zoom. Preparation assignments for each monthly workshop do not exceed 30 minutes.

What’s Included:

Ten monthly 2-hour interactive class sessions (20 hours) to learn, discuss, practice, and receive feedback in a supportive group context (via Zoom)
Optional individual coaching sessions with the director of the program as requested
Optional feedback on a presentation of yours to develop greater teaching effectiveness
Optional feedback on your Leadership Philosophy and Educational Philosophy Statements
Weekly email messages (“3-Minute Thoughts”) to stimulate reflection and continuous professional development
Optional "homework" involving pplication of concepts and content to your actual work tasks and setting
Electronic copies of slides, books, articles, and handouts to support further learning and application

The Themes of the Monthly Meetings (in order):

Leader as Emotionally Intelligent
Leader as Discerner of Personality
Leader as Communicator
Leader as Teacher
Leader as Coach, Mentor, and Developer of People
Leader as Builder of Teams and Teamwork
Leader as Resilient and Facilitator of a Healthy Work Culture
Leader as Resolver of Conflict
Leader as Agent of Organizational Change
Putting it All Together: The Psychologically Aware Leader

Specific Topics Include:

Developing Self-Awareness and Emotional Control
The Psychology of Time Management
Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback
Dealing with Difficult People
The Enneagram Personality Styles
The Psychology of Effective Meetings
The Psychology of Effective Teaching and Learning
Need-Based Communication to Prevent Misunderstandings and Conflict
Inherent Human Biases and Blind Spots and How They Play Out at Work
How to Have Difficult Conversations
Leveraging The Big 4 Universal Human Motivations
The Psychology of Change Leadership
Developing Leadership Philosophy and Educational Philosophy Statements
Evidence-Based Practices that Promote Wellbeing and Flourishing
And Much More

Participants: The program is aimed at physician educators working in clinical settings, including residency program directors and associate directors, clerkship directors, fellowship directors, division directors, vice-chairs, and faculty who aspire to leadership roles in academic medicine. There is no assumption that you've had formal leadership development training.

Application Deadline: August 15, 2025. Applicants will be enrolled and informed on a rolling basis.

Cost: $895 Ask your employer about the possibility of investing in your professional development.

An anonymous comment from a participant last year:

I found this course incredibly helpful and wish I would've had some of these lessons and skills when I was in the military. It seems in the military we're just expected to know how to lead, but now with these skills I have more confidence that I will do it correctly. Thank you Michael, I'll definitely keep in touch.

From the Program Director, Michael Wiederman, PhD

For the first 20 years of my career I was a clinical psychology professor, so psychology is the lens I bring to my work. To me, leadership development is nearly synonymous with development of emotional intelligence, so the focus of this program is developing the central tool for success as a leader–you. In the process of working as the director of leadership and professional development at two different medical schools I developed and conducted leadership development programs for students, residents, faculty, and administrators. I’m excited to share with you this latest opportunity for personal and professional development. I hope you decide to join us, and allow me the opportunity to get to know you.

Downloadable PDF Flyer Available Here

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Please email Michael@MindfulPD.com

To enroll, with no payment due until Aug. 30: Please Complete this Very Brief Form