Leadership Curriculum in Medical Education: Exploring Student and Faculty Perceptions in a US Medical School in Qatar.

Purpose: Leadership has long been recognized as a core competency required to excel in medical practice. This qualitative study investigates the extent to which leadership competencies are incorporated in the curriculum of a US medical college in Qatar and examines the perceptions of medical students and faculty about leadership in the medical curriculum.

Methods: The study uses a student survey, faculty interviews, and a student focus group to gather data.