Character-Based Leadership Program
About the Program
Co-developed by the Centre for Education Research & Innovation (CERI) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), this program empowers physicians to lead with integrity, resilience, and collaboration.
The course is co-developed and directed by Dr. Jacqueline Torti, Dr. Wael Haddara, and Dr. Nabil Sultan.
This character-based longitudinal leadership course within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will follow a multipronged approach including mentorship, reflective-based learning, targeted workshops, small-group discussion and experiential learning. The aim of this course is to develop leadership skills from a character-lens that stress the qualities of good leadership .
Browse last year's syllabus here
Sessions run Thursdays, 6–8 p.m., on the following dates:
- September 24th,
- November 5th,
- December 17th,
- January 28th,
- March 11th,
- April 22nd,
- June 3rd.
For inquiries about the course or our ongoing work on character and leadership development, please contact Dr. Jacqueline Torti ( jtorti2@uwo.ca)
Our Approach/Timeline
By the end of the program, you will have discovered your leadership potential, built the confidence to navigate complex, high-stakes situations, and learned alongside peers from across specialties in a collaborative, supportive environment. These skills and experiences will help you stand out in promotion opportunities and leadership selection processes.
Course Framework
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The Leader Character Framework was developed by Ivey faculty: Mary Crossan, Gerard Seijts, and Jeffrey Gandz. This framework forms the foundation of the Institute’s research, teaching, and outreach.
For more information, click the link to visit the Leader Character Framework.
