2048 Empowering Neurosurgical Leadership: The CNS Leadership Institute Trains the Next Generation of Neurosurgical Leaders

INTRODUCTION: Active leadership training has gained prominence as critical for the growth and development of leaders within and outside of healthcare. Transformational leadership courses provide education, evaluations, and opportunities to develop leadership skills, which may lead to more effective leadership. METHODS: The CNS Leadership Institute offers traditional lectures (virtual and in-person), which comprise programming essential to developing the knowledge and skills necessary for effective healthcare leadership. The program consists of two distinct cohorts for junior and senior faculty, incorporating lectures, feedback sessions, and a longitudinal leadership project with mentorship from national neurosurgical experts. RESULTS: Over 175 neurosurgeons have participated in the CNS Leadership Program since 2016. Participant survey results include a net promoter score of 9.1 (out of 10) and an overall effectiveness of 4.4 (out of 5). The alumni have assumed leadership roles, including 9 Residency Program Directors, 13 CNS Executive Committee members, and over 100 members of standing committees, joint committees, and editorial boards critical to our specialty. CONCLUSIONS: The CNS Leadership Institute develops essential leadership skills for neurosurgeons and serves as a model to expand and cultivate future leaders in our field and in healthcare overall.