Characteristics and Philosophies of Family Physician Leaders: A Qualitative Investigation
Our findings suggest that no singular characteristics or philosophies are held by all family physician leaders. Identified themes center on collaborative, team-based leadership, which requires strong communication skills and relatability. Many identified themes converged on personal and professional development, as well as support, as essential to leadership growth.
Authors
- Magdalena Pasarica (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0895-105X)
- Sarah E. Stumbar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3238-1226)
- Marquita Samuels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7522-1217)
- Andres Rodriguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8960-3737)
- Suzanne Minor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-5622)
Institutions
- University of Central Florida (US)
- Florida International University (US)
- Memorial Healthcare System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PRiMER
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.22454/primer.2026.783608
- Primary Topic
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00