In this episode of "Pemba on Demand," host Dr. Norman A. Chapin welcomes Dr. Christopher Chisholm, Chief Medical Officer for Swedish Health Systems in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chisholm, a recent Pemba program graduate, shares insights from his 20-year naval medicine career and his transition to civilian healthcare leadership. Titled "From Kandahar to COVID: Leadership Lessons from the Past Quarter Century," the episode explores differences between military and civilian healthcare, team-building challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on leadership. Dr. Chisholm emphasizes the importance of communication, adaptability, and simulation training in effective healthcare leadership.

• Transition from military to civilian healthcare leadership
• Leadership lessons from military medicine
• Differences between military and civilian healthcare systems
• Challenges of team building in high-pressure environments
• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare leadership
• Importance of communication and collaboration in teams
• Managing stress and burnout among healthcare professionals
• Simulation training for high-stakes healthcare situations
• Insights from the Pemba program on healthcare administration
• Advice for emerging physician leaders on collaboration and growth

Links and Resources:

• Physician Executive MBA at the University of Tennessee
• Dr. Norman A. Chapin on LinkedIn
• Dr. Christopher Chisholm on LinkedIn