Dialogue, along with mentorship, can be a powerful catalyst for
transformative learning experience for physicians who are assuming
leadership roles in health care. This is the central idea behind an DLSPH
Continuing Education offering called Vernissage Health™, a forum for
contemporary leadership development of emerging physician leaders in
health care.Vernissage Health™ brings together two leadership groups in a
small group environment for dialogue about leadership: alumni from DLSPH
embarking on careers in health leadership (emerging leaders) and
mid to late career leaders with established, successful leadership careers
across broad sectors in health (established leaders). The scope of
established leaders will include leaders from the private and public sectors –
consultants, public health agencies, hospitals, community care organizations,
advocacy and professional associations, and government. The offering includes a leadership
self assessment(Leadership Practice Inventory, EI and Character Strengths)
followed by a series of dialogue sessions, along with 1:1 mentorship coaching
sessions. Together, these offerings provide a unique opportunity for emerging
physician leaders to self-assess their leadership skills, share leadership experiences, and exchange
evidenced based concepts and ideas about leadership. Ultimately, this unique
experience will help impact and develop early career physician leaders who
can successfully navigate their careers and create positive change within
Canada’s health system.