Why Doctors Need To Be Leaders

"Without even negotiating, my salary was increased by 60% by the hospital I was working at. This happened within a few months of applying some of this knowledge & skill-set. I have realized how leadership and innovative, strategic thinking can help burgeon personal satisfaction and eventually improve patient care". Atif Zafar is a neurologist, a researcher, an entrepreneur, an advocate, mentor, coach, and a life-long student of science and leadership. In this book, he shares his insights and perspective on physician leadership and why the evolution of physician-mindset in the current healthcare system is crucial. In this book, he wishes to converse with medical students, trainees, early career physicians, and other stake holders to stimulate a transformative discussion and to instigate leadership. These discussions aim to introduce the core principles of leadership for the future generations of doctors, and to foment a culture of leadership in this incisive, analytical, bright and smart faction of the society. Learning these attributes, and applying this knowledge & skill set will help you jump start your career. This high value book will inspire you to change your mindset, unshackle your intrinsic abilities of leadership, and help you think outside the box.