A Multi-Institutional Survey of Leadership Competencies: A Targeted Needs Assessment

A&A Practice 2026

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Authors: Mitchell L. Phillips, John D Mitchell, Anoop K. Chhina, Frank M. Yanko, Clara Miller, Heather A. Ballard
DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000002162
Cited by: 1
References: 13

Abstract

Leadership and nontechnical skills are essential for anesthesiologists, yet structured leadership education remains inconsistent. We surveyed 124 anesthesiology trainees and junior faculty across six programs to identify leadership priorities and preferred teaching modalities. Respondents rated communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving as most important, whereas business knowledge, scholarly communication, and teaching were valued less. Case-based learning and small-group discussions were preferred modalities for teaching. These findings highlight anesthesiology trainees' and junior faculty members' perceptions of leadership competencies they consider most important and can inform the development of leadership curricula that align with learner-identified priorities while addressing evolving academic and community healthcare demands.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Education Leadership and Health Research Innovations in Medical Education Patient Safety and Medication Errors

Publication details

Journal / source
A&A Practice
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
20
Issue
3
Pages
e02162–e02162
Publication date
23 February 2026
Language
EN