LEAP Program
LEAP (Learn, Educate, Advocate, and Promote)
Fellows joining our LEAP program (Learn, Educate, Advocate, and Promote) will acquire the core set of geriatrics knowledge and leadership skills to lead hospitals, health systems, and quality improvement programs, as well as to assume leadership positions with payer organizations. The first year of the program includes online courses, committee work, and participation in departmental activities, including:
- Complete online courses such as Institute for Healthcare Improvement Application (IHIA) online modules on quality improvement (QI) and patient safety (PS); and the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) online fundamental course, which covers communication, finance, negotiations, quality, and influence
- Participate in committees, including Graduate Medical Education QI and patient care committees; and our departmental QI committee.
- Monthly peer leadership group/learner lab: participate in monthly interactive classroom activities; and work with Mount Sinai’s Talent, Development, and Learning division of Human Resources on leadership sessions
- Devote two months to scholarly time: interview several clinician administrators in the Mount Sinai Health System and/or outside the health system in designated activities; then choose a QI project at an apprenticeship site.
- Participate in departmental clinical meetings: attend a minimum of two meetings during the year.
- Attend team building and/or leadership courses: attend at least two courses in team building and/or leadership offered by Mount Sinai.
- Complete emotional intelligence assessments such as the Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness (DiSC) assessment tool.
In the second year of the Fellowship, you will create, present, and pilot a project proposal. You will select an apprenticeship site or meet on a monthly basis with a specific mentor. Fellows must complete the American Association of Physician Leadership (AAPL) online module on a how to develop a project plan. You will attend monthly departmental QI meetings and the IHI Patient Safety Congress. You will complete the GME health care leadership certificate program and present a capstone project at Research Day.
Leadership Development Program
The Office of Graduate Medical Education is delighted to announce the opening of applications for participation in our established year-long foundational Leadership Development Program for residents and fellows for each academic year. The program, endorsed by our education directors, underscores Mount Sinai's commitment to providing trainees with a comprehensive learning experience and actionable tools for success
Our LEAP Leadership
Helen Fernandez, MD,MPH
Vice-Chair of Education, Founder of the LEAP track
Vanessa Rodriguez, MD
Program Director, Geriatric Medicine
Mollie Biewald, MD
Program Director, Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Kinga Kiszko, MD
Associate Program Director, Geriatric Medicine
Anup Bharani, MD
Associate Program Director, Hospice & Palliative Medicine
