Navigating Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Smita Agarkar

Overview: Join us for an insightful conversation with Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, a distinguished physician leader. She shares her journey from clinical practice to a significant leadership position offering valuable advice for early-career physicians and highlights the crucial contributions of women in healthcare leadership. Agarkar discusses her shift from outpatient to inpatient care, her leadership experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her current roles at Gracie Square Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine. Women in Leadership: Trends in healthcare leadership. The importance of diversity and inclusivity in leadership roles. Unique contributions of women leaders in healthcare. Advice for Early-Career Physicians: Overcoming unexpected barriers. Importance of emotional intelligence and empathy. Building relationships and being assertive. Leadership Styles and Challenges: Transformative leadership approach. Building teams and changing culture. Navigating complex healthcare environments. Essential Leadership Skills: Building relationships and accountability. Trust, empathy, and active listening. Importance of emotional intelligence. Meta-Leadership: Concept and application in healthcare. Expanding thinking beyond formal boundaries. Interdependence and unity of mission. About the Expert: Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, serves as Service Chief of Gracie Square Hospital, is Quality and Patient Safety Chair, and is an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine. Listen Now: Gain practical advice and inspiration from a seasoned healthcare leader. Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.