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Advanced Leadership Development Program

Advanced Leadership Development Program

September 15-18, 2024

James L. Allen Center, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

Overview

The ASTS Advanced Leadership Development Program (ALDP) is an exciting enhancement to the educational program offered through the popular ASTS Leadership Development Program. The ALDP tackles the toughest leadership challenges facing leaders in transplantation. As the medical environment becomes more complex, successful transplant programs require innovative leadership strategies to remain competitive and profitable. This next level program is designed for senior clinical and administrative transplant leaders. We have limited the program to 50 participants to ensure a personalized and highly rewarding experience.

The ALDP took place on September 15-18, 2024. Stay tuned for future events!

     

     Registration Fee
    Member$6,700
    Non-Member$7,700
    Industry$8,950

     

     

    Schedule at a Glance

    All listed times are in Central Time.

    Sunday, September 15, 2024

    1:00-1:30 PM

    Introduction to the ASTS ALDP 

     Speaker: Marc Melcher, MD, PhD
      
    1:30-2:30 PM

    Values Based Leadership

     Speaker: Harry M. Kraemer, MBA
      
    2:30-5:45 PMCrisis Management & Analysis
     Speaker: Timothy Feddersen, PhD
      
    6:00-6:30 PMNetworking Reception
      
    6:30-8:30 PMDinner in the Atrium & Keynote: Highly Functioning OPOs
     Keynote Speaker: Jill Grandas, DCI/TN Donor Services

     

    Monday, September 16, 2024

    7:00-8:30 AMBreakfast
      
    8:30-11:45 AMLeading Multisystem Teams
     Speaker: Leslie DeChurch, PhD
      
    11:45 AM-1:00 PMLunch
      
    1:00-4:15 PMUnderstanding the Changing Healthcare Landscape
     Speaker: Craig Garthwaite, PhD
      
    4:30-5:30 PMBuilding Functional Teams
     Speaker: Kristin Mekeel, MD
      
    6:00-6:30 PMNetworking Reception
      
    6:30-8:30 PMDinner in the Atrium - Open Evening

     

    Tuesday, September 17, 2024

    7:00-8:30 AMBreakfast
      
    8:30-11:45 AMLeadership & Strategy Formulation
     Speaker: Ed Zajac, PhD
      
    11:45 AM-1:00 PMLunch
      
    1:00-2:30 PMBuilding a Transplant Center
     Speaker: Luke Preczewski & Thomas Fishbein, MD
      
    2:45-4:15 PMThe Business of Transplant
     Speaker: Alan Reed, MD, MBA
      
    4:30-6:00 PMCase Based Crisis Management
     Speaker: Ken Chavin, MD, MBA
      
    6:00-6:30 PMNetworking Reception
      
    6:30-8:30 PMDinner in the Atrium and Keynote: Building a Transplant Company
     Keynote Speaker: Michael Curtis, PhD, eGenesis

     

    Wednesday, September 18, 2024

    7:00-8:30 AMBreakfast
      
    8:30-11:45 AMBringing New Ideas to Life
     Speaker: David Schonthal, MBA
      
    11:45 AM-12:15 PMFinal Remarks & Evaluations
     Speaker: Marc Melcher, MD, PhD
      
    12:15-1:00 PMLunch (optional)

     

    Who Should Attend?

    Senior clinical and administrative leaders of multi-organ transplant program including:

    • Transplant Center and Program Directors;
    • Transplant Institute Directors;
    • Senior Transplant Program Administrators; 
    • Medical School, University, and Hospital Directors or Vice Presidents with reporting authority for transplant services; and
    • Industry Professionals.

    Effective cooperation among these professionals is crucial for the future of transplant center success. 

     

    Prerequisite

    ASTS Leadership Development Program attendance, MBA, or equivalent training.

    Please contact Education@ASTS.org for further information.

     

      Continuing Medical Education

      Accreditation Statement: The American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

      Credit Designation Statement: The American Society of Transplant Surgeons designates this live activity for 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

       

      View CME Document

       

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      Venue

      Located in the heart of Northwestern University's Evanston campus, the James L. Allen Center is the home of the Kellogg School of Management's Executive Education programs. The Allen Center is designed to facilitate peer learning and informal interactions among faculty and participants. The goal is to create a special environment for learning that anticipates all educational and logistical needs in a seamless fashion, minimizing distractions from the learning experience. 

       

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