Plastic surgery leadership in an institution: a primer.
Leadership can be defined as not only the position of a leader, but the ability to function as one. This brief review of leadership is focused on what is involved in leading a plastic surgery unit in an institution. Characteristics of a good leader, identified by those who are being led, are discussed. In addition to that, the character of the individual leading is also reviewed, because it is such a critical ingredient in a person's capacity to lead others. Leadership characteristics can be learned and opportunities for growth in this area are discussed. The result of good leadership of a plastic surgery unit will indubitably result in the enhancement of the plastic surgery unit in an institution and plastic surgery as a specialty.
Verheyden
Charles N
CN
Temple, Texas; and Philadelphia, Pa. From the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Scott and White Memorial Hospital; Scott, Sherwood, and Brindley Foundation; Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine; and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Levin
L Scott
LS
D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D009042:Motivation; D008486:Physician Executives; D013518:Surgery, Plastic