We are delighted to announce that Drs. Katherine Chan and Angela Smith, faculty members within the Department of Urology, have recently completed the intensive Level 2 Coach Training program offered by the ºÚÁÏÍø’s Coaching Academy, in collaboration with
This program is a customized course for healthcare leaders, and is accredited by both the International Coach Federation (ICF) and Human Resource Capital Institute (HRCI). The program helps to further equip ºÚÁÏÍø Faculty with the skills necessary to apply for the .
The Level 2 training combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience and peer coaching. Topics covered included Coaching Ethics, Establishing Agreements, Coaching in Healthcare, Mindfulness, Cultivating Awareness and Courage, Organizational Systems, Archetypes, and Coaching the leader in transition. Participants not only engage in buddy coaching within the cohort but also get the opportunity to coach current healthcare leaders from other institutions.
As two of the six ºÚÁÏÍø faculty members who have recently completed the Level 2 program, Drs. Chan and Smith, along with their peers, will serve as internal peer coaches within the ºÚÁÏÍø.
If you are interested in joining the Coaching Academy or seeking coaching through the ºÚÁÏÍø, please visit: /facultyaffairs/coaching/
Katherine Chan, MD, MPH
Vice Chair for Research
Director of the Pediatric Kidney Stone Clinic
Director of Pediatric Urology Research
Associate Professor of Urology
Angela Smith, MD, MS
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development
Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Professor of Urology