Frequently Asked Questions
Who should obtain a
Certificate of Leadership in Hospital Medicine?
Hospital medicine professionals who value structured
professional development and recognition for leadership
accomplishments.
The Society of Hospital Medicine's (SHM's) Certificate of Leadership
in Hospital Medicine prepares you to succeed in hospital medicine
practice settings and allows you to devise a professional development
plan to match your personal career aspirations toward physician
executive positions such as VPMA, CMO, CQO, CEO, Department Chair and
other roles.
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How does the CLHM
compare to other advance training offerings?
Despite a wealth of training options, SHM's extensive surveys,
focus groups, and interviews with hospital medicine practitioners,
educators, leaders, and employers have shown that SHM’s program is
the most specific and comprehensive in addressing the unique challenges
within hospital medicine. Other training programs conclude simply with
a certificate of completion, while SHM's training program concludes
with a portfolio illustrating your ability to achieve results and the
designation of CLHM to add to your title.
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Why should I
complete the CLHM?
Upon receiving your Certificate of Leadership in Hospital
Medicine you will have:
- A Comprehensive Knowledge Base. Your
transcript will show employers completion of courses addressing
fundamental leadership skills including:
- Strategic planning
- Leading change
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Building and managing effective teams
- Advanced communication skills
- Healthcare finance
- Academic track specific courses (Quality; Strategic Growth:
Service, Operations and People; Finance; and Training and
Education)
- And more!
- A Career Development Plan. Course work and
networking with executive coaches, industry leaders and instructional
specialists will guide you in creating your professional development
plan. You will complete evaluations on your leadership style, strengths
and areas for improvement and create an individualized curriculum to
meet your development goals.
- A Network of Resources. You will have exclusive
access to the SHM leadership network of industry leaders, faculty
mentors and alumni to learn, share ideas and network.
- Demonstrated ability to apply skills to design and
implement an executive-level initiative. Through the leadership
project you create you will:
- develop a strategic plan and goals;
- execute operational plans to produce meaningful,
positive results;
- develop and coordinate teams, mentor individuals and
establish key relationships
- communicate effectively to stakeholders; and
- develop adaptability and trust within your leadership
network.
DEMONSTRATE your abilities and BUILD your confidence as a
leader!
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How long does it take to
complete the CLHM?
On average, participants complete the program in 18 months; however, it
can be completed in as little as a year or over a five-year span.
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Inquiries? Contact, leadershipcert@hospitalmedicine.org
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What are the benefits of a
Certificate of Leadership in Hospital Medicine?
SHM's Certificate of Leadership in Hospital Medicine is the only
certification program specifically dedicated to leadership development
in Hospital Medicine. It is a structured program designed to achieve
three vital goals in support of experienced and emerging leaders in the
specialty. First, the process is a method of formally acknowledging the
time, effort and commitment to your own professional development.
Second, it is designed to demonstrate not only the acquisition of new
knowledge but more importantly the application of new skills. Finally,
certification through SHM incorporates a critical peer-review process to
validate your accomplishments and results. The achievement of the SHM
Certificate of Leadership in Hospital Medicine will be recognized by
employers, hospitals and the broader medical community as tangible
evidence of personal commitment and accomplishment by you as a
healthcare leader.
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When should I apply for
certification?
Participants must have attended Foundations for Effective Leadership
and must be prepared to submit a Leadership Project proposal within 30
days of applying to the program.
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How long do I have to
complete the certification process?
Participants in the SHM Certificate of Leadership in Hospital
Medicine program have five years from the start of the program to
complete all requirements, which include coursework, professional
development planning and the leadership project.
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I completed Foundations for
Effective Leadership (formerly Level I) two years ago. Can I still apply
it toward certification?
Alumni of the Leadership Academies can apply any previously completed
coursework through January 2013 and will have five years from the time
of application to complete the remainder of the requirements.
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I have a leadership project
already underway. Can I submit it as a proposed project for
certification?
Projects already underway that are designed and led by the applicant
are eligible for consideration. Baseline and outcomes data cannot be
older than two years.
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How much does it cost a SHM Member
to obtain a Certificate of Leadership in Hospital Medicine?
| Foundations for Effective Leadership
(formerly Level I) |
$1795
|
|
Advanced Leadership:
Strategies and Tools for Personal Leadership Excellence (formerly
Level II)
|
$1895
|
|
Advanced Leadership: Developing a
Winning Team and Strengthening your
Organization
|
$1895
|
|
Certificate of Leadership in
Hospital Medicine
|
$2500
|
|
Total
|
$8085
|
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Can I split my payments for
the Certificate of Leadership in Hospital Medicine
component?
Yes. A split payment option is available in the form of two payments
of $1350. The first payment must be paid at the time of application, and
the second must be delivered within 12 months. If you are interested in
this option, please call Nick Marzano at 267-7920-2650 to apply by
phone.
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Are there any discounts for
institutions enrolling groups of people?
Yes. A 10% discount has been established for Leadership Academy
tuition for institutions sending two or more people. Institutions
enrolling groups for the full Certification Program should direct
inquiries to leadershipcert@hospitalmedicine.org.
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Does certification count toward
CME?
Yes. All three Leadership Academies count toward AMA PRA Category 1
CME. For more detailed information, view our CME page.
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Does a Certificate of Leadership
in Hospital Medicine count toward a Master's Degree?
SHM is currently discussing opportunities to link certification to
Executive and Traditional Master Degree Programs.
Inquiries? Contact, leadershipcert@hospitalmedicine.org
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Will I receive a post-nominal
designation for a Certificate of Leadership in Hospital
Medicine?
Yes. You will receive the designation LHM to indicate that you hold
certification.
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I still have questions about
the leadership project. Whom can I contact?
E-mail: leadershipcert@hospitalmedicine.org
or contact: Nick Marzano: 267-702-2650 or Tina Budnitz: 678-694-1022
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