Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy
2008 Inaugural Class of the GPLA
- Scott Bohlke, M.D.
- Jacqueline Fincher, M.D.
- Pam Gallup, M.D.
- Jeffrey Grossman, M.D.
- Mark Hanly, M.D.
- Joel Higgins, M.D.
- Craig Kubik, D.O.
- Howard Maziar, M.D.
- Howard McMahan, M.D.
- Sid Moore, M.D.
- Andrew Reisman, M.D.
- Manoj Shah, M.D.
- Marc Wetherington, M.D.
What is the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy (GPLA)?
The GPLA is a new MAG Foundation program designed and implemented by the Medical Association of Georgia. Overall, this leadership experience will benefit and educate physicians who want to improve healthcare delivery for their patients, communities and the medical profession. Interactive classes will enable physicians to enhance their leadership skills and develop continuing relationships with colleagues. This in-depth, year-long program includes six sessions - three days will be scheduled during the workweek.
What are the 2008 program dates? What is the Curriculum?
- Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13, 2007 (Savannah): GPLA Orientation
The inaugural class of 2008 will convene the afternoon of October 12 at MAG’s House of Delegates. The Friday afternoon orientation will include an overview of medical leadership, a description of the program format and leadership project guidelines. This session will be followed by a special reception with the MAG Foundation Board and the MAG Past Presidents. On Saturday morning, the class will be formally introduced to the House of Delegates.
- Friday, January 4, and Saturday, January 5, 2008 (Atlanta): Leadership Development and Governmental Relations
The morning session will focus on self-assessments and leadership strategies for individuals and teams. In the afternoon, the class will receive interactive instruction on advocacy skills and legislative process. On Saturday morning, physicians and their spouses will be briefed on upcoming medical issues to be considered in this legislative session. The class will then attend the MAG Board of Directors meeting regarding the 2008 Legislative Plan of Action. This session will adjourn at noon.
- Tuesday, February 12, 2008, (State Capitol, Atlanta): Advocacy Day
After an early morning update on current issues, the class will meet with political activists and elected officials and participate in the annual “Georgia Day” activities at the State Capitol. Participants are encouraged to arrive on Monday night in time to take their legislators to dinner and to prepare for this full day of activities.
- Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, 2008 (Brasstown Valley Resort, Young Harris, Ga.): Media, Communication and Collaboration in the Medical Environment
This two-day retreat will be held at the Brasstown Valley Resort and will include media training and communication techniques. The class will continue its leadership development with a focus on collaboration and influence with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Saturday, August 23, 2008 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m., MAG Headquarters): Decision Making & Conflict Resolution
Topics will include making decisions in different and difficult situations, resolving conflicts and negotiating effectively.
- October, 2008 (Atlanta, exact date and location TBD): Graduation
Leadership project presentations and graduation ceremony. Meet the new class and special reception with MAG leadership.
What is the Leadership Project?
All Academy class physicians will commit to completing a personal leadership project to benefit their patients, communities, specialty and/or state societies during their class year. Project examples might include: planning a membership drive, presenting a health awareness and/or patient education program for the local community or collaborating with colleagues on a legislative advocacy campaign. As they progress, physicians may request support from mentors and GPLA faculty and staff as needed.
What is the tuition cost?
The tuition fee is $1,000. The sponsoring organization is expected to support this tuition fee, which includes lodging, meals, speakers, childcare, and class materials. Transportation costs will be the responsibility of attendees. Each physician accepted into the Academy must be nominated by a supporting organization. Supporting organizations are county medical societies, specialty societies, or similar units of organized medicine. The MAG Foundation is funding the additional costs of this program.