CHANDIGARH, 13.01.25--The Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh, successfully organized a Leadership and Management Training Program for PGIMER faculty members on 11th November. This pioneering initiative marked the first structured leadership training program specifically designed for the faculty at PGIMER, initiated under the visionary guidance of Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER said Prof. Sonu Goel, Program Director.

"This program fills a crucial gap in medical education by equipping experienced clinicians with the leadership skills needed to transition into effective managers and healthcare leaders," said Prof. Arun Kumar Aggarwal, Head of the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health. More importantly, the program has included interactive and engaging learning methodologies such as case discussions, role play, group activities, and experiential learning exercises, which will be immensely useful for undertaking patient care", he said.

Prof. Sonu Goel, Program Director, emphasized the significance of such initiatives, stating, "Leadership skills are indispensable for doctors to effectively navigate the challenges of modern healthcare. Programs like these empower medical professionals to take on leadership roles with confidence and competence."This is the second program in series for doctors of PGIMER wherein skill-building of doctors in critical areas like motivation, change management, and communication will be done.

This program has been provided to international academicians and program managers from last 8 years which has trained 1400 participants from 95 countries, he said.

The second session of this unique training series featured distinguished experts, including Mr. VivekAtray, Former IAS and Motivational Speaker; Prof. Amarjeet Singh, Former Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER; andProf. Sonu Goel, Professor, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER. The sessions was attended by senior professionals from Internal medicine, Nuclear medicine, Anaesthesia, Transfusion medicine, Psychiatry, Biochemistry, Community Medicine & School of Public Health and Neonatology

The first session of the series, held on November 9th, successfully brought together 20 faculty members from various PGIMER departments, including Transfusion Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Internal Medicine, Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, Ophthalmology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiotherapy, paving the way for an impactful learning experience.This initiative highlighted PGIMER's commitment to continuous professional development and the pursuit of excellence in healthcare delivery.