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Dental Public Health Leadership Development: Survey of Interests and Needs
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1.
Your role: (check all that apply)
(Required.)
Student
Researcher
Academic instructor
Oral health care provider
Public health program leader
Other public health program employee
State agency employee
Advocate
Nonprofit professional
Other (please specify)
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2.
What type of leadership position do you hold within your organization?
(Required.)
I do not hold a leadership position
I hold a low-level leadership position
I hold a mid-level leadership position
I hold a high-level leadership position
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3.
How would you describe the strength of your leadership skills?
(Required.)
Very strong
Somewhat strong
Not at all strong
Other (please specify)
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4.
Have you participated in a public health (or dental public health) leadership program in the past?
(Required.)
Yes
No
5.
If yes, which program(s)?
6.
What platforms have you used for online learning (either presently or previously)? Of those you note, please indicate which you would recommend.
7.
Which formats or methods of learning do most prefer?
Virtual with a live presenter
Virtual, on-demand
Virtual peer discussion
Team-based projects
Paired projects
Individual projects
In person lecture
In person peer discussion
1:1 coaching
Self assessments
Reading resources on my own
Video/Mixed media
8.
Have you experienced any of the following types of leadership training or development? (select all that apply)
Testing for leadership style
Testing for communication style
Testing for conflict resolution style
Creating a personal mission statement
360-degree leadership assessment
Another type of training or development:
9.
What types of leadership training or development are offered at your current place of employment? (select all that apply)
Formal training
Informal training
Professional development opportunities (e.g. webinars)
Financial educational support (e.g. stipends, tuition reimbursement, etc.)
Formal mentoring
Informal mentoring
I don't know/unsure
Another (please specify)
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10.
Rate your agreement with the statements below
(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
Formal leadership training is important to advancing oral health equity.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
Leadership development should be a requirement in higher-level educational programs.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
I have adequate opportunities to develop leadership skills within my organization.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
I have adequate opportunities to develop leadership skills outside of my organization.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
My current position allows me to focus on both personal and professional development.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
My current network allows me to meet established leaders in my field.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
11.
What do you think are the most important competencies for effective public health leadership?
12.
Of the following topics, select your
top five
to receive training through a future leadership development program from AIDPH? (check only five)
Effective leadership
Strategic planning
Public Health 101
Public health systems development
Public health measurement
Oral Health 101
Orientation to dental public health
Oral health resources for medical students
Self-assessments of key competencies
Health center fundamentals
Practice management
Workforce and staffing
Risk management
Quality assurance
Quality improvement
Patient-centered health homes
Innovations in care delivery
Evidence-based policy options
Achieving sustainable systems change
Multi-sector/agency collaboration
Collective impact
Community engagment
Health equity
Social determinants of health
Systems thinking
Advocacy
Federal policy (e.g. Medicaid, Medicare, etc.)
Funding models for public health strategies related to oral health improvement
Other (please specify)
None of the above
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13.
What
top three skills
would you hope to develop as part of a leadership program? (select only 3)
(Required.)
Coaching others
Communications
Public speaking
Diversity and inclusion
Emotional intelligence
Team leadership
Change management
Strategy development
Fund development
Performance management
Engaging stakeholders
Decision-making/Problem-solving
Creativity/Innovation
Interpersonal relationship skills
Motivating others
Being an accountable leader
Self-development
Influencing others
Business and financial acumen
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14.
Is 12 months the appropriate length for the program?
(Required.)
Yes
No - It should be longer
No - It should be shorter
I don't know
15.
How much would you be willing to pay to take part in the program?
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16.
Could your employer or another sponsor cover any program fees?
(Required.)
Yes
No
I don't know
Other (please specify)
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17.
Would you like to learn more about this AIDPH program as it is developed?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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18.
What is the likelihood that you would apply to take part in this AIDPH program?
(Required.)
High
Medium
Low
High
Medium
Low
19.
Please select your gender (select all that apply):
Male
Female
Transgender
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Prefer to self-describe as:
20.
Please use this space to share any other thoughts on how AIDPH might design and offer a leadership development program focused on dental public health.