Once again, I had the privilege of attending the Winter Session of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine program hosted by Drexel University in cold and snowy Philadelphia at the end of January. I participated in this leadership development program as a fellow in 2007-2008 and have more recently been the program’s lead coach for many years.

I love getting the chance to meet and work with the amazing leaders who participate in the ELAM (for leaders in academic medicine) and ELH (Executive Leadership in Health Care, for operational leaders in health systems) components of the program. I also appreciate having the opportunity to learn from speakers who are at the cutting edge of leadership skill development.The experience never fails to teach and inspire me. I always enjoy sharing these experiences with this community.