AFMC has developed an International Dean Leadership Development program to support professional development of Deans of Medicine, Deans of Health Sciences Faculties, aspiring Deans and others in decanal leadership positions around the world. The program includes online facilitated sessions and will culminate with a face-to-face meeting at the inaugural International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM), that will take place in Québec City, Québec, Canada from April 13 to 18, 2023.

The program will be offered virtually (via Zoom platform) over 9 sessions. Time duration of sessions is 1.5 hours with the addition of up to 1 hour of pre-reading or reviewing recorded sessions.

The course was developed to engage global Dean leaders, aspiring Deans and others in decanal leadership positions in medicine, academic medicine, and academic health professions. By attending the sessions, participants will be able to:

1. Transform the fundamental leadership and management skills of building trust, effective team management, resource management, and fostering a culture of innovation in a global academic medical school environment.
2. Apply the knowledge acquired in this program to leadership in an academic and/or clinical environment