Leading a New Team: Critical Lessons Learned

Mitchell, Natalie E. MAJ, MD, FACP, USA
Calvano, Tatjana P. LTC, DO, FACP, FIDSA, USA

^*Department of Internal Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78234, USA
^†Department of Infectious Diseases, Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98431, USA

The views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, the DoD, or the U.S. Government.

Received December 8, 2022; Accepted December 19, 2022

Military Medicine 188(3/4):p 64-66, March-April 2023. | DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac422

ABSTRACT

Leading medical teams as a new attending physician can be a challenging task. This case highlights the important role of leaders in fostering a positive learning environment, developing interpersonal relationships, and establishing clear expectations with regular feedback to improve team function to deliver effective health care.