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 "Leaders grow - they are not made"—Peter F. Drucker
Progress comes from doing things differently than they've been done before, pushing yourself to explore new ways
to get things done. It requires thinking outside of the box. |
The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) is happy to offer members the Leadership Institute Program as a means to cultivate future leaders and broaden our volunteer base with leaders who can propel the MDS into the future. The MDS Leadership Institute Program is currently welcoming new participants to apply.
Participants will acquire important leadership skills that will prepare them to:
- Think outside of the box on programs and activities
- Run effective meetings
- Motivate and inspire others to participate
- Understand and articulate to others the major legislative issues impacting the dental profession
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Past Participants
Romesh Nalliah, DMD Cherie Bishop, DMD
Margaret Errante, DDS Benjamin Falk, DDS
Jo-Ann Foley, DDS
Paula K. Friedman, DDS David M. Kim, DDS
Abol Massih Tehrani, DMD
Mario Abdennour, DMD
Robert Leland, DMD
Raymond Martin, DDS Charlene Pirner, DMD
Kristine Seibel, DMD
Edward Swiderski, DDS
Thomas Trowbridge, DDS, MD
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Program Details
Participants will learn valuable leadership skills from prominent national speakers over the course of four half-day training sessions per year, one evening team-building program and one evening project meeting.
Some of the speakers include Robin Wright and Mark Levin, and topics include "Understanding Your Leadership Style," "Getting Volunteers to Step Up Their Commitment," and "Success in Communications."
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All participants are required to attend the following:
Four Half-day Wednesday Meetings
The following meeting will be held at the MDS headquarters in Southborough from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on the following dates:
- September 18, 2013
- October 23, 2013
- February 12, 2014
- March 19, 2014
Special Team-Building Evening Program
The team-building program will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m., location TBD.
Ad Hoc Committee
Upon completion of the first year, participants will be required to serve on a special Ad Hoc Committee. You will have the opportunity to decide on the committee's focus and its effects on the profession.
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Qualifications and Selection Process
To qualify for the Leadership Institute, participants must commit to attend four half-day meetings and two evening events. In addition, upon completion of the Institute, participants are required to serve on a special one-year Ad Hoc project committee. The focus of this committee will be determined by leadership participants.
To apply, each candidate must submit the following:
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- Completed Leadership Institute application, with current CV
- A paragraph explaining what they hope to gain from the Institute
- A listing of any significant contributions to the profession,
community, and/or organized dentistry
- Two references (optional)
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The Council on Membership reviews and selects partcipants for the Leadership Institute. Selected candidates are contacted by June and the program begins in September.
Note: Although volunteering for organized dentistry is not necessary, nominees must be current MDS members.
- Download Application in Word or as a PDF. You may also apply online.
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Referrals
Do you know someone who would make a great candidate for the MDS Leadership Institute? Complete an online form and the MDS will follow-up with the potential candidate.
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