Becoming a Physician Leader 101:Linda J. Morris, MD

Linda J. Morris, MD  has extensive experience both as a internist and a physician leader. Dr. Morris enjoyed a long career both as a physician and physician leader in the VA system. From her beginnings as filling in as a leader in the Emergency Department, her skills and success as a physician leader culminated in becoming Chief of Staff at the VA in Martinsburg, VA. Dr. Morris is now a skilled and experienced leadership coach.

In today's podcast, we discuss Dr. Morris' journey as a physician leader, why healthcare needs physician leaders and why leadership is a natural extension of being a physician, the skills and development required to become a physician leader, levels of leadership, and how to explore physician leadership.