Characteristics and implications of the medical student leadership development program  at the University of Michigan

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20241201-01235

Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2025, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (12): 956-960.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20241201-01235

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Characteristics and implications of the medical student leadership development program at the University of Michigan

Qu Yinyin¹, Chen Lian², Huang He³, Liao Jinmin⁴, Li Shu⁵, Shen Ning⁶

¹Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China;
²Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China;
³Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China;
⁴Department of Psychiatry, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China;
⁵Department of Emergency, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China;
⁶Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China

Received:2024-12-01 Online:2026-12-01 Published:2025-11-30
Contact: Shen Ning, Email: puh3shenning@bjmu.edu.cn
Supported by:
Medical Education Reform Project of Peking University Health Science Center (2025YB26); Education Reform Project of Peking University Third Hospital (2024bysyxyk11)

Abstract

Abstract: Leadership enables physicians to collaborate and communicate more effectively within healthcare teams, enhances decision-making abilities, and thereby improves the quality of clinical service. The importance of cultivating leadership among medical students is increasingly recognized. This study systematically describes the design, development, implementation, and evaluation mechanisms of the medical student leadership development program at the University of Michigan Medical School. The program is longitudinally integrated into the medical education curriculum, fostering the development of leadership competencies among students. It emphasizes experiential learning, promotes the practical application of leadership skills, and effectively enhances students′ comprehensive abilities in areas such as teamwork, communication, and clinical decision-making. Drawing on the successful experience of this program and considering the local context in China, the exploration of a localized leadership training model is proposed to contribute to the cultivation of leadership among medical students in the country.

Key words: Education, medical, Leadership training, Teaching reform, Training model

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Qu Yinyin, Chen Lian, Huang He, Liao Jinmin, Li Shu, Shen Ning. Characteristics and implications of the medical student leadership development program at the University of Michigan[J]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education, 2025, 45(12): 956-960.

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