Preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders through a longitudinal management and leadership training program for radiology residents.

Abstract

Though few feel adequately prepared, the increasing complexity of healthcare systems highlights a need for physicians to develop management skills. Some training programs for residents exist, including Physician Management Pathway. Such programs are inaccessible for radiology residents, underscoring the need for tailored, accessible management training fitting into the standard 4-year radiology residency. The James H. Thrall Management and Leadership Training (MLT) program at Massachusetts General Hospital was designed to address this gap with a tailored, comprehensive curriculum integrating didactics, practical experience, mentorship, and scholarly projects, integrated into the standard four-year radiology residency. The MLT program is comprised of five key components: a structured didactic curriculum, practical administrative experience, mentorship, a scholarly project, and a capstone in health policy and management or quality and patient safety. This manuscript outlines the design, implementation,a nd preliminary outcomes of the MLT program and serves as a model for developing future physician-leaders prepared to navigate the complexities of healthcare.