Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy

Steering Committee 2010

  • S. William Clark III, M.D., Chair
  • MAG President Gary Richter, M.D.
  • John S. Antalis, M.D.
  • James Barber, M.D., Class of '09
  • Jack M. Chapman Jr., M.D.
  • Dan DeLoach, M.D.
  • Jacqueline Fincher, M.D., Class of '08
  • Michael E. Greene, M.D.
  • David Cook

Download 2010 nomination form; deadline is February 12, 2010

What is the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy (GPLA)?

The GPLA is a 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 2010-2011 program dates? What is the curriculum?

  • Session 1. April 24 - 25, 2010: "Orientation and Self Assessment and Leadership Strategies"

    Saturday 12 - 5 p.m., this session will include an overview of medical leadership, a description of the program format and leadership project guidelines along with a review of past GPLA Leadership projects. An orientation on MAG services and staff will be given. Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.:"Self-Assessment and Leadership Strategies" (Both sessions will be at MAG Headquarters)

  • Session 2. July 31 and August 1, 2010: "Media, Communication and Collaboration in the Medical Environment."

    This two-day retreat will be held at the King and Prince Resort in St. Simons 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 session is all day with a class dinner that evening. Sunday morning session.

  • Annual GPLA Reception (optional): October 15, 2010: 5 p.m. GPLA Alumni Reception and dinner at MAG House of Delegates (Savannah/Westin Harbor)
  • Session 3. November 13, 2010: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Decision Making and Conflict Resolution."

    Topics will include making decisions in different and difficult situations, resolving conflicts and negotiating effectively. Enhancing conflict resolution between medical specialty societies will be emphasized. (MAG Headquarters)

  • Session 4. January 8, 2011: "Leadership Development and Government Relations"

    This session will have two parts: a focus on leadership strategies for individuals and teamwork among medical societies, followed by interactive instruction on advocacy skills and legislative process. The skill-building will address pending health legislation.

  • Session 5. March 7-8, 2011: "Advocacy Day" at the Capitol

    Monday at 7 p.m.: Class reception and dinner with your legislator. On Tuesday, after an early morning update on current issues, the class will meet with political activists and elected officials at the State Capitol for a full day of political action. You may be asked to testify at a committee meeting that afternoon.

  • Session 6. April 9, 2011: Saturday Graduation (concurrent to BOD) and new class orientation

    Graduation will include leadership project presentations and a graduation ceremony. (MAG Headquarters)

    • 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. 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.

    GPLA Class of 2009

    • James Barber, M.D., Douglas (Orthopedic Surgery)
    • Florence Barnett, M.D., Atlanta (Neurosurgery)
    • Gloria Campbell-D’Hue, M.D., Atlanta (Dermatology)
    • Robert C. Jones, M.D., Macon (Family Practice)
    • Sudhakar Jonnalagadda, M.D., Douglas (Gastroenterology)
    • Lee Martin, M.D., Gainesville (Radiology)
    • Howard Odom, M.D., Canton (Anesthesiology)
    • Lisa Perry-Gilkes, M.D., East Point (ENT)
    • John Rogers, M.D., Macon (Emergency Medicine)
    • Angela Shannon, M.D., Stockbridge (Psychiatry)
    • Jules Toraya, M.D., Savannah (Ob-Gyn)
    • Clyde Watkins, M.D., Atlanta (Internal Medicine)