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Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol 28, Issue 1, 10-15
Copyright © 2001 by Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

IMPLICATIONS FOR VETERINARY EDUCATION OF THE KPMG MEGA STUDY

Development and evaluation of a leadership program for veterinary students

DA Moore and DJ Klingborg

VMTRC, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 18830, USA. dmoore@vmtrc.ucdavis.edu

Leadership skills are important for many facets of professional life, but no known leadership training programs exist in North American veterinary schools. It was the purpose of this project to develop, deliver, and evaluate a leadership program for first-year veterinary students. Leadership attributes emphasized in the course included effective communication, openness to learning from others, self-awareness, commitment beyond self-interest, motivation, decision making, understanding issue complexity, and team building. The five-day course was delivered to 21 new veterinary students randomly selected just prior to their first-year orientation in the fall of 2000. Participants ranked themselves higher than non-participants in a post-course evaluation on their ability to be effective leaders. Participants reported an increase in self-confidence and a clearer understanding of their leadership roles. Participants also noted new support systems among co-participants and expressed a new ability to consider complex issues more broadly. Most reported that they frequently used enhanced skills in giving and receiving feedback and team building. Other leadership tools identified as valuable included negotiation, group dynamics, a structured approach to problem solving, time management, and an awareness of personal learning style preferences as a means to improve communication.


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