Overview: Join us for an insightful conversation with Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, a distinguished physician leader. She shares her journey from clinical practice to a significant leadership position offering valuable advice for early-career physicians and highlights the crucial contributions of women in healthcare leadership. Agarkar discusses her shift from outpatient to inpatient care, her leadership experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her current roles at Gracie Square Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine.

Women in Leadership:

Trends in healthcare leadership.

The importance of diversity and inclusivity in leadership roles.

Unique contributions of women leaders in healthcare.

Advice for Early-Career Physicians:

Overcoming unexpected barriers.

Importance of emotional intelligence and empathy.

Building relationships and being assertive.

Leadership Styles and Challenges:

Transformative leadership approach.

Building teams and changing culture.

Navigating complex healthcare environments.

Essential Leadership Skills:

Building relationships and accountability.

Trust, empathy, and active listening.

Importance of emotional intelligence.

Meta-Leadership:

Concept and application in healthcare.

Expanding thinking beyond formal boundaries.

Interdependence and unity of mission.

About the Expert: Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, serves as Service Chief of Gracie Square Hospital, is Quality and Patient Safety Chair, and is an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Listen Now: Gain practical advice and inspiration from a seasoned healthcare leader.

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