Events
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Leadership Starts with Me – A Conversation on Academic Leadership

Dr. Carol Bradford, Dean of the Ohio State University College of Medicine and former President of the American Head and Neck Society, invites participants into an open discussion about leadership, resilience, and growth in academic medicine. A true trailblazer—the first woman to lead the Society and a member of the National Academy of Medicine—Dr. Bradford will share honest insights and practical wisdom on how to lead with authenticity, build influence, and find balance along the way. Light refreshments will be provided.
Objectives:
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Explore practical strategies for emerging leaders to develop their leadership identity early in their careers.
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Discuss how to balance competing priorities while building leadership skills in academic medicine.
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Address common leadership challenges and provide actionable solutions for faculty and residents.
Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff
Accreditation Statement
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Statement
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.