Leadership and professionalism curriculum in the Gross Anatomy course.

Introduction: Today's physicians must demonstrate both professionalism and leadership skills in order to succeed in largely team-based healthcare environments. The purpose of this study was to determine if professionalism attributes, leadership style, and leadership style adaptability are associated with academic performance among first-year students early in their medical curriculum.

Materials And Methods: Students were divided into 4-member dissection groups for the duration of the Gross and Developmental Anatomy course.