In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Rendell Ashton, Program Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care, and Dr. Richard Wardrop, Vice Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Medicine, about developing leadership skills in graduate medical education. They discuss how leadership and professional identity are formed during training, the role of mentorship and reflection, and how intentional pathways—such as chief resident roles and clinician‑educator tracks—help prepare trainees to become effective physician leaders. Tune in to learn how leadership can be cultivated throughout medical training.