Fostering Leadership in Psychiatry: Outcomes of the West Midlands Leadership Programme for Higher Trainees
Feroz Nainar, Rosie England, Kieran Groom, Lorna Almond

TL;DR
This paper describes a leadership training program for psychiatry trainees in the UK and reports positive feedback from participants.
Contribution
The paper introduces a novel psychiatry leadership training program unique to UK psychiatry training.
Findings
The program received high satisfaction scores across all sessions, with participants valuing practical and interactive elements.
Feedback suggested enhancements such as more face-to-face interaction and broader topics in future iterations.
The conference component was praised for networking and showcasing trainee achievements.
Abstract
Aims: To outline the development and implementation of the West Midlands Psychiatry Leadership Programme, a pioneering initiative believed to be unique within UK psychiatry training, and to evaluate participant feedback on its impact and benefits. Methods: The programme, led by honorary leadership tutors who are higher psychiatry trainees, combines three online training days and a face-to-face conference. Conducted across 2024, it allowed participants time to reflect between sessions. Open to all psychiatry higher trainees in the West Midlands Deanery, invitations were sent via email. Feedback, collected via Microsoft Forms, evaluated its impact in preparing trainees for consultant roles through theory, practical application, self-awareness, and team leadership. Day 1: Focused on leadership roles within the NHS, exploring operational structures, financial frameworks, emotional…
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TopicsHealth and Medical Research Impacts
