b"Physician Leadership AcademyIn 2019, Cone Health's seventh class of physicians graduated from the Cone Health Physician Leadership Academy (PLA). The 11-month program was created in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership to develop and foster leadership skills in physician leaders.The Physician Leadership Academy has proven itself a positive learning opportunity for physicians interested in boosting their leadership skills, says Constance Speight, director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Each year, we refine the academy in an effort to increase awareness, inclusiveness and meaningful connections. Some of the most valuable learning occurs in the areas of collaboration, strategic thinking, self-awareness and becoming a better team player.The program consisted of extensive assessments, multiple classroom sessions, executive coaching and action learning aimed at tackling current challenges in health care. On graduation day, the group presented projects covering topics such as combatting physician burnout, improving patient safety, transitioning care to our new Cone Health Womens & Childrens Center, and improving health care access by bringing care to homebound patients.Talia Aron, MD Aarti Kapur, MD Doug Shaw, MDAshley Brandon, MD Jon Knapp, MD Harmeet Singh, MDMike Cinoman, MD Jehanzeb Memon, MD Esther Smith, MDPeggy Constant, MD Katarina Nelson, MD Srikar Sudini, MDRyan Draper, DO Tim Oaks, MD Chelsea Ward, MDKate Ettefagh, MD Jose Paz, MD Carol Webb, MDVinay Gudena, MD Andres Ramgoolam, MD Donnie Wickline, MDJay Jagadeesh, MD Rai Ripudeep, MD Eric Wilson, MD1314"