ERIC Number: EJ808858
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Sep
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Teaching Psychiatric Residents about Women and Leadership
Steiner, Jeanne L.; Mazure, Carolyn; Siggins, Lorraine D.; Waxman, Merle; Jacobs, Selby C.
Academic Psychiatry, v28 n3 p243-246 Sep 2004
Objective: The purpose of this project was to develop a seminar on women as leaders within an academic department of psychiatry and to evaluate its effectiveness. Methods: A seminar was offered as an elective to all residents within the Yale University Department of Psychiatry. Didactic presentations and open discussion were structured around the following topics: 1) exploration of leadership roles in various areas, including research, clinical practice, teaching, and administration; 2) organizational dynamics and gender; 3) negotiation skills and conflict resolution strategies; 4) role of consultation, seminars, peer support and mentoring by both men and women in the development of leadership skills; and 5) "keeping the balance: work, relationships, and personal health." The 13 participants were queried at the completion of the seminar, and a follow-up survey was performed 18 months later. Results: The initial and follow-up evaluations were quite positive, with average ratings in the "excellent" range at both points. The 10 respondents at 18 months were unanimous that there had been a positive and lasting effect on their professional lives. Conclusion: A seminar on women as leaders was a successful venture within an academic department of psychiatry. The structure of the course, which incorporated specific teaching materials plus "local" expertise, could serve as a model for such seminars in other programs or could be integrated into an existing course for all residents.
Descriptors: Seminars, Females, Psychiatry, Conflict Resolution, Medical Students, Graduate Students, Women Administrators, Higher Education, Program Effectiveness, Leadership Responsibility, Gender Issues, Institutional Characteristics, Consultants, Peer Influence, Mentors, Leadership Qualities, Family Work Relationship, Followup Studies, Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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