WELEAP FOR HEALTHCARE STUDENTS
Strategic Training for Future Healthcare Professionals
WeLEAP Stands for Wellness, Leadership, Ethics, Applied Economics, and Professionalism.
WeLEAP is hosted at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine and is a free monthly program, provided by The Patient Institute, to enhance the training of future physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Why participate in WeLEAP?
- Gain the skills and tools to become an effective and caring provider while also knowing when to care for yourself
- Take advantage of the opportunity to speak with practicing physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Participate in interactive presentations from experts in the field
What topics are covered?
- Wellness
- Happiness
- Leadership & Professionalism
- Negotiation & Strategic Planning
- Health Literacy
- Ethics
- Quality & Safety
- Personal Business / Financial Planning
- Legal 101
- Planning an Academic Career
When is WeLEAP?
The next WeLEAP program is in development. We will provide the time and location as soon as it has been confirmed. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to be notified about updates.
How Much Does WeLEAP Cost?
As a student, by registering, you will have access to seminars assessing every aspect that a career in healthcare has to offer. The entire program is free.
Current Programs
Pre-Med Library
Pre-Med Library
Mentorship
Mentorship
WeLEAP Sessions
WeLEAP Sessions
The Patient Institute Physician in Training Leadership and Professionalism Award
“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.”
– Hippocrates
Since its founding more than a decade ago, The Patient Institute’s mission has been to educate and empower patients and caregivers to more effectively navigate the healthcare system.
The Patient Institute recognizes student doctors/medical students as current and future caregivers to patients. In order to encourage and recognize the best professional behavior in student doctors/medical students as a foundation for future performance, the Board of Directors of the Patient Institute has authorized the creation of the first annual Patient Institute Leadership and Professionalism Award.
These awards are to be awarded to no more than 20% of the graduating class based on criteria established by the medical school and approved by the PI Board through its designee, the current PI Chair. This award does not require an application. The medical school or graduate medical education institution will nominate and select the awardees via a peer-review process. Eligible awardees will be selected from the graduating medical school, residency, and fellowship classes.
Awardees
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