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  • Leadership Institute

    The CNS Leadership Institute offers a uniquely practical and transformative approach to physician leadership. Led by a team of neurosurgeon leaders, administrators, and organizational change management professionals, the program’s structured peer-learning environment provides rare access to a community of equally motivated physician leaders tackling similar challenges in their institutions. 

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  • The CNS Leadership Institute is a 12-month leadership program designed to empower neurosurgeons with the practical skills and business acumen needed to engage hospital administrators and lead multidisciplinary teams.

    Following a series of introductory virtual sessions and a leadership strengths assessment, participants will be invited to one of three live courses in Chicago for a deep dive into critical healthcare leadership concepts. Participants then return home to apply the learning to their individual projects, supported by supplemental webinars, continued mentorship, and peer networking opportunities.

    The 2027 CNS Leadership Institute cohorts will meet in Chicago April 22-24, 2027, for the live course.  

    Applications for the 2027 Leadership Institute are open now! Contact Michele Hilgart with any questions.

    Leadership in Health Care Course

    Designed for early-career neurosurgeons (2-5 years into practice) interested in pursuing leadership opportunities within their institution or organized neurosurgery.

    Course topics include*:

    • Building Influencer and Change Management Skills
    • Optimizing Neuroscience Service Line
    • Leveraging Your Leadership Strengths
    • Giving and Receiving Feedback 


    Vanguard Leadership in Health Care Course

    Designed for mid-career surgeons (6-12 years into practice) and those in formal leadership roles.

    Course topics include*:

    • Navigating culture and Influence
    • Physician payment incentives
    • Transforming from physician to leader and mentor
    • Health System Alignment Strategies

    Executive Leadership in Health Care Course

    Designed for advanced career surgeons in executive leadership roles within their institutions.

    Course topics include*:

    • Healthcare strategic planning
    • Development and maturation of a service line
    • Preparing for financial headwinds
    • Distributed Leadership in Healthcare

    Note: A $500 Registration Fee applies for those selected to participate in the Executive Leadership in Healthcare Course.

    *Course topics are subject to change. Participants will be assigned to the appropriate course based on their tenure and experience.

    Note: The CNS Leadership Institute is designed for CNS Member neurosurgeons who are 2 or more years into active practice. The Leadership Institute cohorts are open exclusively to CNS Members in good standing.  Residents and trainees are not eligible to participate at this time. We encourage them to access valuable leadership content through our Annual Meeting courses, including the weekend symposium "CNS Leadership Institute Primer: Neurosurgery Career Essentials."

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