Incorporating Faculty and Student Co-leadership in Workgroup Structures
2024

Co-leadership in Medical Education

Sample size: 39 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Kumar Chitra, Lowrie D. J. Jr, Pritchard Tracy, Kelly Lisa

Primary Institution: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Hypothesis

How can a co-leadership model between faculty and students improve medical education?

Conclusion

The co-leadership model enhances collaboration and inclusion in medical education, benefiting both students and faculty.

Supporting Evidence

  • Co-leadership models provide diverse perspectives and address power differentials.
  • Student involvement in medical education leads to better learning environments.
  • Collaborative efforts between faculty and students enhance curriculum development.

Takeaway

When students and teachers work together as equals, they can make school better for everyone.

Methodology

Content analysis of co-chair reflections on their co-leadership experience.

Potential Biases

Potential for power dynamics to influence the co-leadership relationship.

Limitations

The study focuses on a specific task force and may not generalize to all educational settings.

Participant Demographics

The task force included 39 members, comprising faculty and students from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1007/s40670-024-02129-2

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