In this episode of WittKieffer's Impactful Leaders Podcast, hosts Mike Anderson and Raj Ramachandran interview Dr. Michael Parmacek, Chair of the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, about his leadership journey and the challenges he faces. Dr. Parmacek discusses his transition from a physician-scientist to a leader, driven by experiences and advice from mentors. He identifies physician burnout as a primary challenge and shares strategies for reimagining the role of clinicians, such as increasing flexibility and autonomy. He also emphasizes the importance of leadership training, detailing a competency-based program he implemented to develop leadership skills among faculty. Dr. Parmacek shares his insights on the ROI of leadership programs and offers advice for aspiring leaders, highlighting the importance of empowering teams and focusing on people over strategy.
