Physicians as Leaders: Who, How, and Why Now?

McKenna (healthcare leadership, Rockhurst U.) and Pugno (director of medical education, American Academy of Family Physicians) compile 19 chapters by physicians and medical administrators in the US aiming to improve physician leadership skills. The authors describe blending the duties of doctor and leader, in addition to related challenges and six fundamental competencies. They detail how leaders in the medical field are improving healthcare and provide information on how to become one using five effective "stepping stones." Included are assessment tools and a chapter by Senate Majority Leader and surgeon William Frist on physician leadership and government. The book is intended for physicians, medical students studying business management, and other professionals. Published by Radcliffe Publishing in the UK; US distribution is by BookMasters. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Mindi K McKenna, PhD, MBA, is a well-respected CME faculty, speaker, consultant, and coach. She is the author of High Tech Medicine and teaches in Rockhurst Universitya€?s Health Care Leadership MBA program.Perry A Pugno, MD, MPH, CPE, is an internationally recognized expert in physician education and assessment, as Director of the Division of Medical Education for the American Academy of Family Physicians and Director of the Residency Assistance Program consulting group.