Overview of the program
The Emerging Leader Program - Group is an interactive leadership development course for early career doctors (PGY1-8) interested in enhancing their leadership knowledge and skills.
The program is designed to support early career doctors to develop skills and strategies for enacting effective leadership in their everyday work, as well as preparing them to step into leadership positions in the future.
Group learning format
The program delivers 20.5 CPD hours of leadership education facilitated by our leadership expert Dr Anna Clark.
The program is modular in design and is delivered in a group format over several sessions via both interactive webinars/tutorials and self-paced online learning, including video tutorials, readings and reflective learning activities. The duration of the program ranges from 4 – 6 weeks.
We would encourage 100% attendance at all module sessions to maximise your learning; however, we realise this may not be possible for all of you due to work/personal commitments. Subsequently, we would accept 75% attendance to receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program. If you know this may be a problem, please advise and we can explore other options for you. Webinars will be recorded, and you can catch up on a missed session if required.
2024 Program dates
Intake 2 - 2024
- Module 1 and 2: Saturday 19 October 8.45 am - 2.30 pm
- Live Tutorial: Wednesday 30 October, 6.30 pm - 8 pm
- Module 3: Wednesday 6 November, 6.30pm - 9 pm
- Module 4: Wednesday 13 November, 6.30pm - 9 pm
2025 Program dates
Intake 1 - 2025
- Saturday 17 May 9.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 3.30pm
- Tuesday 25 May, 6.30pm – 9pm
- Tuesday 3 June, 6.30pm – 9 pm
(Option to book a follow-up coaching session 1 month after)
Intake 2 - 2025
- Wednesday October 8, 6:30pm – 9pm
- Wednesday October 15, 6:30pm – 9pm
- Wednesday October 22, 6:30pm – 9pm
- Wednesday October 29, 6:30pm – 9pm
Limited places in each intake!
Booking and costs
2024 - Intake 2
This product is valued at $3,036 including GST, however members of AMA Victoria can access it for $1,518 including GST
AMA Victoria members:
If you are an AMA member of another state:
If you are a doctor working in Victoria and not yet a AMA Victoria member - Join now to access.
If you are a doctor working in another state of Australia and not yet an AMA member - Join now to access.
2025 Intake 1:
This product is valued at $3,120 including GST, however members of AMA Victoria can access it for $1,560 including GST
AMA Victoria members:
If you are an AMA member of another state:
If you are a doctor working in Victoria and not yet a AMA Victoria member - Join now to access.
If you are a doctor working in another state of Australia and not yet an AMA member - Join now to access.
What comes after the program?
On conclusion of the Emerging Leader Program participants can also choose to enrol in a four session individual coaching program with Anna Clark following the program. This one-on-one series of sessions allows participants to continue their work in a highly personalised way, with sessions tailored to support the specific development areas you are working on and challenges you may be facing. To find out more, go to the Doctor in Training Leadership Coaching program page.
If you have questions or would like to find out more, schedule a career call (member benefit) or email [email protected].
Who should attend this program
The program is designed for interns to senior registrars/fellows/junior consultants (PGY1-18) who are looking to develop their leadership capabilities for current or future leadership roles. This program does not require you to be in a formal leadership role – but you aspire to develop and embed these skills as you progress.
Content covered in the programs:
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Who am I as a leader? Finding purpose, values and identity.
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How can I lead in my role currently? What skills do I need to do this?
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Effective leadership skills and practices for collaborative environments, including
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Developing strong self-awareness and self-knowledge
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Understanding others and making space for difference and inclusion
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Communication skills for interpersonal and team environments
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Establishing psychological safety, trust, and rapport in teams
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Leading effective meetings and discussions
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Giving and receiving effective feedback
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Navigating difficult professional conversations and conflict
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Building strong professional relationships and professional networks
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Identifying role models, mentors, and sponsors
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Leading and navigating change, and working effectively in constantly changing environments
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Understanding the importance of self-care and wellbeing and how to lead a sustainable career.
Testimonials
Program director
DR ANNA CLARK (PhD)
Leadership coach and educator
Anna Clark is an experienced consultant, coach, and educator with over 17 years’ experience in designing and developing professional development and education programs across universities and business schools, and for the school education and health sectors. Anna holds a PhD in social psychology, has taught organisational behaviour, communication skills and leadership development in MBA and executive education programs. She currently provides leadership coaching and leadership development programs to help leaders at all levels transition to and thrive in their leadership roles.
Anna is a Level 1 IECL Certified Coach, with hundreds of hours of experience proving tailored leadership coaching and leadership development programs to doctors. Anna also writes regularly for AMA Victoria, publishing on leadership topics highly relevant to the complex care and collaborative leadership required in healthcare settings.
Anna holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psych, with Hons) and PhD in social psychology and held academic positions in psychology and organisational behaviour departments in the Netherlands, France, and Australia.
Terms and conditions
Read AMA Victoria's Professional Development and Careers Service T&Cs here.