VMSERF Physician Leadership Initiative

Dear Physician:

VMS is assessing what physician leadership training's and activities would be of interest and benefit to our members in 2017. We are asking all members to please take a moment to fill out this brief survey [hyperlink] regarding physician leadership CME topics, locations and timing. One of the survey respondents will be randomly chosen to receive a 50% discount off of your registration for a 2017 program (you must provide your email to be chosen)!

(Please note, only fill out this survey if you did NOT participate in a Vermont Physician Leaders Initiative training through the VMS Education & Research Foundation in 2016. If you HAVE participated in a training, we have already circulated a more specific survey via email for you to complete).

With the generous support of the Physicians Foundation, the VMS Education and Research Foundation is able to offer a leadership curriculum to all Vermont physicians interested in affecting the future of the region’s health care delivery system. The intent of the program is three-fold:

Learning how to influence organizational and state policy and decisions;
Development of social networks; and,
Personal growth.

Speakers, assessment tools and content are provided by the nationally-recognized American Association for Physician Leadership. Sessions offered in 2016 included: Leadership Approaches to Change (June), Physicians in Management – Communication (September) and Physicians in Management – Leadership (November). Sessions cost $100 and provide CME credit.

We are circulating this brief survey to help us assess the success of past events and plan for 2017. Please take a few moments to complete the survey.

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* 1. Before receiving this survey, were you aware of VMS' leadership curriculum?

Yes

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* 2. In general, is leadership training of interest to you and/or would it be of use in your professional role?

Yes

Somewhat

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* 3. What has prevented you from attending VMSERF's prior leadership trainings

Was not aware of them/did not receive notification

Cost is too high

Location is not convenient

Time/day is not convenient

Speaker/topic did not appeal

Speaker/topic did not seem relevant to my professional role

Not enough advance notice

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What are your preferred avenues for leadership training (select all that apply)?

Stand-alone training that is cross practice location/specialty

As part of a specialty society meeting

As part of VMS’ annual meeting

With co-workers from my practice location

With co-workers from my medical staff/hospital

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are the best days/times to offer a leadership training (select all that apply)?

Monday afternoon (1-5 pm)

Monday evening (5-9 pm)

Tuesday afternoon (1-5 pm)

Tuesday evening (5-9 pm)

Wednesday afternoon (1-5 pm)

Wednesday evening (5-9 pm)

Thursday afternoon (1-5 pm)

Thursday evening (5-9 pm)

Friday afternoon (1-5 pm)

Friday evening (5-9 pm)

Saturday morning (8 am- 12 pm)

Saturday afternoon (12 pm – 4 pm)

Saturday all-day (9 am – 3 pm)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. The following have been proposed as course topic options for 2017. Please select those that would appeal to you and/or be applicable to your professional role:

Effective Meetings: Leadership Skills and Communication

Emotional Intelligence for Physicians: Meeting Patient’s and Staff’s Needs

Physician in Management: Negotiation

Physician In Management: Finance

Physician in Management: Marketing

Physician in Management: Quality

Medical Staff Leadership: tools for effective communication, relationship building, and organizational change as a medical staff officer

Influence, Power and Politics: Develop a deeper understanding of your own personality traits, values, and leadership style; discover when and how to use power and politics to influence behavior or attitude change in others.

You’re not just a doctor anymore: Develop a personal philosophy of leadership and determine a personal plan of action when influence is required.

VMS Foundation Public Forum: Discussion with elected officials regarding current health care topics and controversy

Leadership Development within a Culture of Trust: Review the characteristics, motivations and thinking styles of those present and elucidate the way leaders can effectively approach the management of themselves and others

Please provide any other feedback on these topic offerings:

VMSERF Physician Leadership Initiative

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* 1. Before receiving this survey, were you aware of VMS' leadership curriculum?

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* 2. In general, is leadership training of interest to you and/or would it be of use in your professional role?

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* 3. What has prevented you from attending VMSERF's prior leadership trainings

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* 4. What are your preferred avenues for leadership training (select all that apply)?

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* 5. What are the best days/times to offer a leadership training (select all that apply)?

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* 6. The following have been proposed as course topic options for 2017. Please select those that would appeal to you and/or be applicable to your professional role:

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* 7. What other topics might you like to see addressed at future leadership trainings?

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* 8. Do you have any other suggestions for the leadership program?

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* 9. Your email address (optional – must be supplied to be chosen for discounted registration for 2017)