Improving Physician Organizational Attitudes and Leadership Self-Efficacy

Abstract

Healthcare organizations increasingly invest in physician leadership development to strengthen organizational performance and resilience. This study examined whether a 12-month, role-specific chief medical officer leadership program produced measurable changes in leader self-efficacy, shared vision, collective orientation, and organizational commitment. Using validated pre- and post-program survey instruments, results demonstrated significant improvements in leader self-efficacy, shared vision, and organizational commitment with positive directional change in collective orientation. Findings suggest that externally delivered, role-based physician leadership development can enhance physicians’ leadership confidence and alignment with organizational purpose.