The Surgical Leadership Boot Camp, designed in collaboration with the Society of Asian Academic Surgeons and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, challenges surgeons to reflect on their leadership goals and prepare for the future. With interactive sessions and featured speakers from the Society of Asian Academic Surgeons, the UAB School of Health Professions and the UAB Department of Surgery, the course will provide tangible strategies to strengthen leadership skills. The course begins Thursday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m., and runs through Saturday, Jan. 28 at noon.
Who Should Attend?
Surgeons currently in leadership positions such as program leaders, section chiefs, division directors, and department chairs as well as those aspiring to obtain these roles.
Location
The 2.5-day course will take place at the Wallace Tumor Institute located on the medical campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, AL, UAB is near 5-star dining, Civil Rights museums, urban parks, and plenty of breweries.
Session Topics
- Leadership in Surgery
- Finance for Surgery Departments
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Dealing with Humans: Optimizing for Performance
- Job Crafting & Empowering Leadership
- Negotiating for Yourself & Your Group
- Operations Management & Improvement
Registration Information
Registration includes the following:
- 2 nights lodging at the UAB Hilton, only a short walk to the meeting venue
- 2 working dinners
- Breakfast and lunches
Registration Fee
SAAS Members: $1,350
Non-SAAS Members: $2,500
Cancellation & Refund Policy
If a registrant is unable to attend, they may request a refund up to 30 days before the start of the course. Cancellation requests must be in writing and submitted to surgcomm@uabmc.edu. No refunds will be issued after December 26, 2022.