GI Organizational Leadership Development (GOLD) Program


The GI Organizational Leadership Development (GOLD) program was established in 2018 to enhance the organizational leadership skills of experienced (5 or more years beyond fellowship) ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï members who are interested in pursuing a career in executive physician leadership within academic or private practice. This 12-month integrated leadership program focuses on the business and operational side of medicine.

Program participants focus on developing their leadership skills and business knowledge, personal influence, and exploring strategies for goal development, and advancement strategies. The GOLD program addresses opportunities and challenges within the context of a gastroenterology career in physician executive leadership, and it helps participants put effective, collaborative methods of leadership to work within their organizations and ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï. 

GOLD Program Topics

Leadership Skills Assessment

Strategic Communications

Practice Management

Negotiations Techniques

Financial Acumen

Human Capital

Conflict Resolution

DEI in the Workplace

Program Participants and Commitment

The GOLD program, for all ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï members, aims to cultivate future leaders, with 15 slots for promising individuals in academia or private practice, including ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï roles. It's a 12-month commitment involving webinars, networking, and educational sessions, with mandatory full attendance for nominees.

Timeline

2024
May 20

2024 GOLD Class Reception at DDW Washington, DC

July

Assessment Launches (Virtual)

August

Mentorship Program - Pairings Announced

Sept 6-7

1-1/2 Day GOLD Leadership Retreat at the IT&T Center – Downers Grove

Nov 15

Practice Management Course (Virtual)

Nov 16

¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï 2024 Reimbursement and Coding Course (Virtual)

December

One-Hour Virtual Education Session

2025
February

Unit Leadership Course (Virtual)

March

One-Hour Virtual Education Session

May

GOLD Networking Reception at DDW 2025
Incoming/Outgoing Class Reception

On Demand

Quality and Safety Course

GOLD Program Participants

¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï honors the 2024 GOLD Program participants and previous graduates for their dedication to developing leadership skills and advancing gastroenterology in executive roles.

¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï Diversity Statement

¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï values and recognizes the importance of embracing diversity and its impact on strengthening our members’ ability to provide excellent care to all patient populations, regardless of their background. The Society is committed to enhancing diversity by educating and training culturally competent gastroenterologists, as well as providing leadership opportunities to all members regardless of gender, age, religion, racial/ethnic group, sexual orientation, and disability status.

Additional Opportunities