IPMA is Where Healthcare Professionals Come to Learn
A comprehensive physician leadership curriculum for your personal growth
Leading begins with you. Your self-awareness offers the foundation for how you lead others. Through assessment, education and reflection you will learn who you are as a leader.
VISTA Physician Leadership and Healthcare Leadership programs focus on developing and applying personal and organizational skills to address the complex problems of today’s healthcare environment. The goal is to enhance the leadership skills of our physician learners, so they are more successful in their roles and better able to improve organizational performance.
IPMA offers three versions of VISTA to meet your needs:
VISTA Partnership is a 6-month program, designed for organizational cohorts. This program is designed for organizations that already have teams available to participate. The curriculum is developed to have learners meet twice for in-person, peer-to-peer learning and activities. (see below for more information)
VISTA Independent is a 14-week program, designed for individuals who are looking for a cohort to learn and study with. This program is designed to meet three times via Zoom and one time in-person to develop a cohort that you as an individual can learn from and grow with during your leadership journey. (For more information click here)
VISTA Essentials is an 8-week fully online program, designed for individuals limited on time and looking for a cohort to develop and grow with during their leadership journey. This program, develops your personal leadership skills as well as how to work effectively with others. In addition to the 8 online chapters, VISTA Essentials will meet virtually for two engaging, interactive and impactful sessions. (For more information click here.)
IPMA is proud that VISTA Essentials is endorsed by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).
Why do improved physician leadership skills matter?
Perhaps more than ever, there is a critical need for a pipeline of new and better trained clinician leaders in medicine. Since physicians do not receive leadership training within the confines of their medical education, there is a gap that needs to be addressed. Often physicians who are clinically adept are placed into leadership roles where they may struggle if not offered development opportunities to advance their skills in the leadership competencies required.
Leading healthcare organizations have found great value in assigning physicians to help lead on strategically important initiatives including:
- Improving quality of care
- Integrating medical specialties
- Improving the patient experience
- Managing the health of a defined population and related risk
- Standardizing care as appropriate
- Physician recruiting and retention
- Accurate and complete documentation and coding
- Adapting to transformational change
Success in these areas and others requires foundational personal leadership skills and expertise.
VISTA Partnership Distinguishing features
Vista (Partnership) phase 1 - certificate program
VISTA Partnership Phase 1A and 1B is IPMAs 6-month physician leadership program delivered through a hybrid model of virtual independent content, and active peer-based learning of integrated curriculum at two live meetings.
Virtual Content Modules:
- Self-paced to accommodate learners’ individual schedules
- Include a combination of items such as interactive learning sessions, videos, slide sets, independent reading, and reflective worksheets
- Will be completed ahead of each live meeting
Two In-Person Meetings:
- To foster growth and learning, Dr. Don Klitgaard's Concept-to-Action Skills Labs will apply the independent learning and incorporate the best in adult learning principles, including competition, role playing, use of real-world scenarios, and data sets
- Physician peer group facilitated sessions to actively practice leadership performance skills and develop confidence, while reinforcing knowledge
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit Designation:
The Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association designates this activity for a maximum of 28 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Digital Certificates of Completion:
Digital Completion Certificates are issued to learners who have successfully completed 80% of the Virtual Content Modules and attended 75% of the In-Person Meetings.
vista phase 2 - quality improvement project and coaching
Extended Learning Opportunities that Reinforce Knowledge and Foster Change!
Bring knowledge to life and drive towards ROI!
Quality Improvement projects can be designed for individuals or healthcare organizations.
- For diplomates of eligible ABMS Portfolio boards, MOC Part IV credit is available.
Individual coaching services are also available through IPMA to guide learners on their unique leadership journeys!
“Peer groups provide a trusted group to give feedback"
Knowing yourself and how you interact with others empowers you to implement change within your organization. Through IPMAs VISTA Physician Leadership programs you will learn both the theory and application of leading through change and offering a mission driven approach to change.
The best leaders constantly scan the healthcare environment for trends and opportunities. Learn with others what changes impact how you take care of patients and your colleagues.