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| 2026 FLIGHT ACADEMY PRE-COURSE SESSIONS // WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 | |
| SESSION TIME / TITLE | SESSION DESCRIPTION / OBJECTIVES |
| 8:00 AM - 8:10 AM (MST) Welcome and Introductions  James Frank, MD, MA |
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| KEYNOTE ADDRESS 8:10 AM - 9:10 AM (MST) The Leadership-Mentorship Connection: Developing Effective Fellowship Program Excellence  Leon E. Moores, MD, DSc, FACS |
When we think about leadership training for physicians, we often think about preparing seasoned doctors to take executive roles in the healthcare hierarchy. And while physicians in the C-suite and senior management certainly do influence the strategy, vision, and culture of an organization, the hundreds or thousands of doctors in our clinics, operating rooms, emergency departments, and hospital wards have constant, direct impact on the performance of healthcare teams, day in and day out. And this level of physician leadership - defined as influencing behavior to achieve desired results - tends to be overlooked. I will present an argument that leadership is a CORE COMPETENCY for all physicians, and our patients will benefit from recognizing this and teaching all physicians fundamental leadership skills. |
| 9:10 AM - 9:20 AM (MST) |
Orientation/Transition to Concurrent Workshop Sessions |
| 9:20 AM - 4:50 PM (MST) |
CONCURRENT WORKSHOP SESSIONS |
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CONCURRENT PANEL DISCUSSION/WORKSHOP 1 |
Fellowship programs are expected to continuously innovate while delivering reliable training outcomes, yet many lack a structured pathway from idea to implementation to sustainable change. This session provides program-level strategies to (1) identify priority areas (using pre-existing sources, including ACGME survey results, annual surveys/program review, and strategic priorities); (2) design, implement, and sustain innovations; and (3) build a stable, ongoing culture of innovation in your program. Session objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to: 1. Identify areas for program innovation, including ACGME survey data, annual surveys/program review findings, fellows’ interest, and institutional priorities. 2. Apply practical methods and structures to design, implement, evaluate, and sustain program innovations within a fellowship program. |
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WORKSHOP 2 |
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WORKSHOP 3 |
No one advances a career alone. Clinician Educators are expected to guide trainees in building a local, regional, and national career support network. Many Clinician Educators struggle to build these networks for themselves, let alone model best practices for trainees. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn the value of shifting from a traditional dyadic model of mentorship to a curated, mission-aligned Developer Network. Developers share a high level of mutual learning and trust in which both individuals give and receive various kinds of information, emotional, and strategic support. Participants will leave this session with a Developer Map draft and an actionable plan to identify and fill gaps in their support network. Session objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to: 1. Leverage internal and external resources to build a mission-aligned Developer Network using a mapping tool. 2. Generate an action and accountability plan to regularly optimize your Developer Network as your career evolves. |
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WORKSHOP 4 |
Professional identity formation (PIF) refers to the process by which an individual develops the identity of a professional through socialization. In medicine, this process occurs via communities of practice (CoP), which describes relationships between professional activities, learning at work, and the formation and maintenance of new identities. However, frameworks of identity formation may be underutilized as divisions continue to elevate equity, diversity, and inclusion as core values. This session will explore the critical role of PIF in shaping behavior and identity as both a mentor and a lifelong trainee. Topics will include identity tension, the negotiation of professional identities within CoP, and the vital role mentors play in fostering belonging and inclusion. Session objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to: 1. Define Professional Identity Formation (PIF) and Communities of Practice (CoP). 2. Define the modes of belonging and summarize how these mechanisms of identity formation function within a community of practice. |
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WORKSHOP 5 |
Leadership skills training has been identified as an area of need in graduate medical education and has specific relevance for critical care trainees (CHEST 2024; 166 (5): 1141), but there are few available resources for teaching focused leadership skills based on conceptual frameworks (Acad Med 2019; 94 (3):440). In this workshop, faculty will share a framework for teaching leadership skills focused on promoting effective, collaborative teamwork. We will discuss how team dynamics develop using the model of Frames – Actions – Results (FAR), and attendees will collectively unpack a negative interaction using a Learning Pathways Grid (LPG). To further build skills for managing conflict and promoting a productive dynamic, learners will practice a concrete conversational strategy for communicating with transparency, respect, and curiosity. *Further details on the elements of this workshop are available in this article: [Rock, LK et al, "Transforming Team Culture: A Case Study from Critical Care, "CHEST 2023; 163 (6): 1448.] Session objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to: 1. Identify factors that contribute to challenging team dynamics and interprofessional conflict. 2. Practice communication skills to promote a culture of teamwork and manage conflict. |
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WORKSHOP 6 |
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PARTICIPANT DRIVEN PANEL DISCUSSION |
This interactive panel discussion offers medical education leaders a unique opportunity to gain insights and practical advice from seasoned medical education leaders. Audience members are encouraged to submit their most pressing challenges in program leadership prior to the session. Our expert panelists will then address these real-world scenarios, offering diverse perspectives and proven strategies for navigating complex issues. This dynamic format fosters open dialogue and provides a valuable platform for learning from shared experiences and building connections with peers. Come prepared to engage with the panelists and gain valuable takeaways to enhance your leadership skills. Session objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to: 1. Identify common challenges faced by program leadership in Graduate Medical Education. 2. Analyze effective strategies and solutions for addressing program leadership challenges, drawing on the expertise of experienced leaders. |
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Continuing Education and MOC Credit
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Association of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Program Directors. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of TBD AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to TBD Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM or ABP, etc. MOC credit.
