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2026 Annual Meeting | Leading from the Middle: Building Leadership Identity, Alignment, and Strategic Growth from the Vice Chair Seat (Academic Hub)

Sunday 04/19/26
08:00 AM - 08:45 AM CDT Add To Calendar
This program will be presented both in-person and online
This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.
Hubs (Academic)
Okeanis Vaou, MD, FAAN, Alexandra Urban, MD, FAAN
Leadership
1. The role of Vice Chair in academic neurology is increasingly essential—yet often undefined. Whether leading clinical operations or faculty development, research and education, Vice Chairs are expected to bridge strategic priorities and align individual goals with departmental missions, and influence across increasingly complex health systems—all while navigating incomplete formal authority and scarce role-specific guidance. Positioned between Chair and faculty, Vice Chairs must learn to lead from the middle—exerting meaningful influence without always having direct control. Yet few structured leadership programs or peer networks exist to support those in these pivotal positions. In this interactive session, two Vice Chairs—one for Clinical Affairs and one for Faculty Developmen —will share candid insights and practical strategies from their leadership journeys. Each presenter will discuss, real-world case scenarios, and small-group peer discussion focused on common challenges: navigating ambiguity, supporting divisional alignment, influencing without full authority, and developing sustainable peer support structures. Participants will explore how to build a clear leadership identity, collaborate across groups, and develop scalable programs that drive academic excellence, faculty engagement, and system-level impact. We'll discuss the core functions of different types of Vice Chairs (e.g., 好色先生, Research, Clinical Affairs, Faculty Advancement), the skills and temperament Chairs often look for when appointing to the role, and the leadership challenges that come with being “in the middle” — not quite the Chair, but more than faculty Through real-world examples and practical strategies, we’ll explore: • How to prepare for the Vice Chair role — even before you're formally considered • Navigating competing priorities and managing up, down, and across • What effective communication, accountability, and team support looks like in practice • Common missteps and lessons learned from current and former Vice Chairs This interactive session is designed for neurologists serving in or aspiring to Vice Chair roles. Attendees will leave with practical tools and a deeper understanding of the Vice Chair’s evolving role and actionable strategies to expand their influence and drive institutional growth. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Define the evolving role of the Vice Chair and its impact within academic neurology and health systems. 2. Apply strategies to navigate leading from the middle, competing priorities, and faculty engagement. 3. Utilize faculty development and leadership tools to enhance team growth, satisfaction, and retention. 4. Identify and initiate peer support networks that promote shared learning and advance neurology leadership at local and national levels.
No CME available
Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism
Intermediate
General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Neurohospitalist, Business Administrator
Case-based, Audience Participation
Event Timeline
08:00 AM - 08:45 AM CDT Speaker Vice Chairs
Okeanis Vaou, MD, FAAN, Alexandra Urban, MD, FAAN
Faculty Disclosures
Okeanis Vaou, MD, FAAN Dr. Vaou has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for ABBVIE. Dr. Vaou has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Abbvie. Dr. Vaou has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Medtronic . Dr. Vaou has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for medtronic. An immediate family member of Dr. Vaou has stock in SAGE. The institution of Dr. Vaou has received research support from Medtronic.
Alexandra Urban, MD, FAAN Dr. Urban has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for Neuropace. Dr. Urban has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for LivaNova.