In this episode of the Impactful Leaders Podcast, host Mike Anderson interviews Dr. Joan Zoltanski, Chief Medical Officer for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. Dr. Zoltanski shares her journey in physician leadership, highlighting her experiences at Case Western and University Hospitals in Cleveland, as well as her current role at UCSF. The discussion covers the unique strengths that Children's Hospital leaders bring to adult health systems, the challenges facing Children's Hospital physicians in 2024, and strategies for retaining talent by aligning physician's time with their passions. Dr. Zoltanski emphasizes the importance of both formal and informal training for physician leadership development, individual development plans, and mentorship. She also shares the best leadership advice she received: sticking to the "why" of practicing medicine and connecting with patients and families to stay inspired.
