Learning to lead in medicine

Dr Johann Malawana
ByJohann Malawana
Published03 May 2018
Dr Johann Malawana, founder of The Healthcare Leadership Academy and former chair of the Junior Doctors Committee of the BMA, explains what traits make a great leader – and why it's never too early to start learning how to lead.

You have to be able to bridge the gap, engage in discussion and find pragmatic solutions to problems through collaboration

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Johann Malawana
Founder and director, The Healthcare Leadership Academy

Johann studied at Barts and The London, where he was president of the students' association for a term. He has held a number of management roles throughout his career, including Chair of the Junior Doctors Committee of the BMA. He founded The Healthcare Leadership Academy in 2016.

Learning to lead in medicine