Dr. Cheryl Pegus: 5 strategies to becoming a physician leader

Cheryl Pegus, MD, New York City-based NYU Langone Medical Center’s director of general medicine and clinical innovation, offered five strategies for physicians to consider when taking on leadership roles in Medscape.

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1. Seek additional training and resources to learn about areas including predictive modeling, data analytics, reimbursement, clinical trials and regulation.

2. Become a member of various organizations where you can collaborate with your colleagues.

3. Consult a mentor who can provide guidance as well as constructive criticism.

4. Understand what makes a team successful.

5. Remember your role as a physician first and foremost.

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