Mature Physician Leaders - Who They Are and What They Do (Live)-Handout: Mature Physicians

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Dr. John E. Francis is a highly accomplished Trauma Medical Director at Franciscan Health, Associate Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine, and a coach at WeAlign and COSMOadvantage. His work focuses on understanding the complexities faced by healthcare professionals, particularly mature physicians, and finding effective strategies to enhance personal and professional development.<br /><br />The educational content, provided by the Trauma Center Association of America, offers continuing medical education (CME) opportunities accredited by the ACCME, allowing physicians to claim credits based on their participation. The program includes topics relevant to burnout, anxiety, depression, and mid-life crises which often disturb healthcare professionals' well-being and performance.<br /><br />The educational activity is designed to help participants make excellent decisions quickly, build resiliency, and relate well with others by maximizing their tolerance levels and implementing effective coping techniques, such as VCR (Validate, Comfort, Return to Joy) and 4x4 breathing. Participants are encouraged to understand and amplify their strengths using tools like the CliftonStrengths Assessment.<br /><br />Dr. Francis emphasizes the development of "RARE Leadership" qualities through practical methods that help individuals manage overwhelming situations by increasing their window of tolerance and remaining relational. This human-centered developmental approach involves training, emotional attunement, identity reinforcement, and promotes joy—the elements believed to enhance decision-making efficiency and leadership capabilities among healthcare professionals.<br /><br />Overall, Dr. Francis aims to guide healthcare professionals to become more resilient and efficient, ensuring better care for patients while maintaining personal well-being. His techniques, rooted in neuroscience and psychological insight, are intended to redefine leadership by emphasizing maturity and relational skills, ensuring that every action is in harmony with informed, compassionate human interaction.

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Keywords

Trauma Medical Director

Franciscan Health

Indiana University School of Medicine

WeAlign

COSMOadvantage

CME opportunities

burnout prevention

RARE Leadership

CliftonStrengths Assessment

healthcare resilience