The first LEEP (Leading through Education to Excellent Patient Care) course, organised by the BAPIO Faculty of Leadership, was successfully completed on 15 May 2025. This virtual programme brought together 25 learners, including trainee doctors, locally employed doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists, reflecting a diverse and multidisciplinary cohort.
The course featured highly interactive sessions facilitated by esteemed leaders in healthcare, including Professor Sahana Rao, Undergraduate Dean at Oxford University Hospitals, and Professor Godwin Simon, Medical Director at King George Hospital, and Quality and Transformation Lead for BHRUT.
Some of the participants’ comments regarding their learning are:
“Be more strategic and specific in chaotic situations while leading a team.”
“I would try out different leadership styles to try to establish the best one for my team”
“Daily practice to improve quality of care”
“Different approach to conflict resolution”
Participants expressed that the programme significantly enhanced their understanding of teamwork, organisational structures, and the broader healthcare system. They particularly valued the knowledge, skills, and behaviours acquired during the course and felt empowered to apply these learnings effectively in their workplaces. All participants commented that they will recommend this course to their colleagues. The next course aimed at consultants and senior nurses, and allied health care professionals is planned for October
The successful launch of the LEEP Leadership course marks a key milestone in BAPIO faculty of Leadership’s ongoing commitment to developing inclusive, future-ready healthcare leaders.