Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy
GPLA announces January 20, 2012 deadline for 'Class V' nominations
Click here for 2012-2013 class details and download a nomination form
Steering Committee 2011
- S. William Clark III, M.D., Chair
- MAG President Dan DeLoach, M.D.
- John S. Antalis, M.D.
- James Barber, M.D., Class of '09
- Jack M. Chapman Jr., M.D.
- Jacqueline Fincher, M.D., Class of '08
- Michael E. Greene, M.D.
- Joy Maxey, M.D.
- Sandra Reed, M.D.
- Donald Palmisano Jr.
- Bob Addleton
GPLA Class of 2011-2012 (Class IV)
- David Bogorad, M.D., ophthalmologist, Augusta
- Snehal Dalal, M.D., orthopedist, Lawrenceville
- Madalyn Davidoff, M.D., cardiologist, Warner Robins
- Sanjay Dhall, M.D., neurosurgeon, Atlanta
- Joyce Doyle, M.D., internist, Atlanta
- Sreeni Gangasani, M.D., cardiologist, Lawrenceville
- Beulette Hooks, M.D., family physician, Midland
- Karen Lovett, M.D. radiologist, Albany
- Angela Mattke, M.D., ER, Atlanta
- Frank McDonald, M.D., neurologist, Gainesville
- Margaret Schaufler, M.D., OB-GYN, LaGrange
- Sumayah Taliaferro, M.D., dermatologist, Atlanta
The fourth class of the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy is funded with tuition paid by the nominating entities and generous donations from MAG physician leaders, GPLA alumni, MAG Mutual Insurance Company, and the Physicians' Alliance of America.
GPLA Class I, II and III Leadership Projects Updated 04.18.11
What is the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy (GPLA)?
The GPLA is a MAG Foundation program designed and implemented by the Medical Association of Georgia. Overall, this leadership experience will benefit and educate physicians who want to improve health care delivery for their patients, communities and the medical profession. Interactive classes will enable physicians to enhance their leadership skills and develop continuing relationships with colleagues. This in-depth, year-long program includes six sessions - three days will be scheduled during the workweek.
2011-2012 program dates/curriculum
- Session 1. April 16-17, 2011: "Orientation with Self Assessment and Leadership Strategies"
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., this session will start with a class introduction at the MAG Board of Directors meeting and then continue with project presentations by the graduating class. The afternoon will include an overview of medical leadership, a description of the program format and leadership project guidelines along with a review of past GPLA Leadership projects. Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: "Self-Assessment and Leadership Strategies" (Both sessions will be at MAG headquarters)
- Session 2. July 30 and 31, 2011: "Media, Communication and Collaboration in the Medical Environment"
This two-day retreat will be held at the King and Prince Resort in St. Simons and will include media training and communication techniques. The class will continue its leadership development with a focus on collaboration and influence with colleagues and stakeholders. Saturday session is all day with a class dinner that evening and a Sunday morning session with a physician leader.
- Annual GPLA Reception (optional): October 14, 2011: 5 p.m. GPLA Alumni Reception and dinner at MAG House of Delegates (Callaway Gardens)
- Session 3. November 5, 2011: 8 - 4 p.m. "Decision Making and Conflict Resolution"
Topics will include making decisions in different and difficult situations, resolving conflicts and negotiating effectively. Enhancing conflict resolution between medical specialty societies will be emphasized. (MAG Headquarters)
- Session 4. January 7, 2012: "Leadership Development and Government Relations"
This session will have two parts: an overview of MAG with a focus on leadership strategies for individuals and teamwork among medical societies, followed by interactive instruction on advocacy skills and legislative process.The skill-building will address pending health legislation.
- Session 5. March 6/7/8, 2012 (to be finalized): "Advocacy Day" at the Capitol
On first day at 7 p.m.: Class reception and dinner with your legislator (Location TBD). The next day, after an early morning update on current issues, the class will meet with political activists and elected officials at the State Capitol for a full day of political action. You may be asked to testify at a committee meeting that afternoon.
- Session 6. April 21-22, 2012: Saturday Graduation (concurrent to BOD) and new class
orientation
Graduation will include leadership project presentations and a graduation ceremony. (MAG headquarters)
What is the Leadership Project?
All Academy class physicians will commit to completing a personal leadership project to benefit their patients, communities, specialty and/or state societies during their class year. Project examples might include: planning a membership drive, presenting a health awareness and/or patient education program for the local community. As they progress, physicians may request support from mentors and GPLA faculty and staff as needed.
What is the tuition cost?
The tuition fee is $1,000. The sponsoring organization is expected to support this tuition fee, which includes lodging, meals, speakers, childcare, and class materials. Transportation costs will be the responsibility of attendees. Each physician accepted into the Academy must be nominated by a supporting organization. Supporting organizations are county medical societies, specialty societies, or similar units of organized medicine. The MAG Foundation is funding the additional costs of this program.