Most papers and projects are collaborative. Our principal collaborators are Sharon McDade, Ed.D., American Council on Education; Sharon Dannels, Ph.D., The George Washington University; doctoral graduates, candidates or research assistants at the Center for Educational Leadership Transformation; The George Washington University Graduate School of Education; ELAM alumnae; the AAMC and ADEA.
Publications (Peer Reviewed or Invited Refereed – Published, In Press, or Submitted)
Career Columns (invited)
Papers (Presented for Presentation)
Dissertations of GWU Ed.D. Students with ELAM staff as committee members or chair
Publications (Peer Reviewed or Invited Refereed – Published, In Press, or Submitted)
2012
"Systems of career influences: A conceptual model for evaluating the professional development of women in academic medicine"
Magrane D, Helitzer D, Morahan P, Chang S, Gleason, K, Cardinali G, Wu C.
In: Journal of Women’s Health, 21(3), 1-8 (2012).
"Chapter 14. Evaluation of health professions leadership and management and programs that teach these competencies"
Campos HC, Friedman SR, Haddad AE, Campos F, Morahan PS.
In: McGaghie WC, editor. International Best Practices for Evaluation in the Health Professions. Abingdon, UK: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd., (2012)
2011
"Module 1. An introduction to leadership and management"
Morahan PS, Revely S
In: Leadership and management for health professions education. FAIMER Distance Learning Resources for Medical Education. 2011; in use.
"Career intentions of medical students trained in six Sub-Saharan African countries"
Burch VC, McKinley DW, van Wyk J, Kiguli-Walube S, Cameron D, Cilliers FJ, Longombe AO, Mkony C, Okoromah C, Otieno-Nyunya B, Morahan PS
Education for Health. In press. 2011.
"The leadership continuum: a framework for organizational and individual assessment relative to the advancement of women physicians and scientists"
Morahan , P.S., Rosen S.E., Richman, R.C., Gleason, K.A.
Journal of Women's Health, 20(3), 387-396 (2011).
"Gender-related differences in the pathway to and characteristics of U.S. medical school deanships"
White, F.S., McDade A., Yamagata, H., Morahan, P.S.
(submitted).
2010
"Learning about teams by participating in teams"
Magrane, D., Khan, O., Pigeon, Y., Leadley, J., & Grigsby, R. K.
Academic Medicine, 85(8), 1303-1311 (2010).
"Advancing women faculty to senior leadership in U.S. academic health centers: fifteen years of history in the making"
Morahan PS, Gleason KA, Richman RC, Dannels SA, McDade SA.
Journal about Women in Higher Education, 3(1), 137-162 (2010).
"Measuring the effects of an international health professions faculty development fellowship: the FAIMER Institute"
Burdick W.P., Diserens D., Friedman S.R., Morahan P.S., Kalishman S., Eklund M.A., Mennin S., Norcini J.J. Medical Teacher, 32, 414-421 (2010).
[Note: The FAIMER Institute is derived in large part from the ELAM model.]
2009
"Dental school deans' perceptions of the organizational culture and impact of the ELAM program on the culture and advancement of women faculty"
Dannels, S. A., McLaughlin, J. M., Gleason, K. A., Dolan, T. A., McDade, S. A., Richman, R. C., et al.
Journal of Dental Education, 73(6), 676-688 (2009).
"Medical school deans' perceptions of the organizational climate: useful indicators for advancement of women faculty and evaluation of a leadership program's impact"
Dannels SA, McLaughlin J, Gleason KA, McDade SA, Richman RC, Morahan PS.
Academic Medicine, 84(1), 67-69 (2009).
"Shaping the work environment and family-friendly policies: a perspective from deans"
McDade SA, Dannels SA.
In Establishing the family-friendly campus: Models for effective practice (pp. 105-124), J. Lester, & M. Sallee (Eds.). Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing, Inc. (2009).
"AAMC faculty vitae: a continuum of leadership development -- a model for sustained success for women leaders in academic medicine"
Morahan PS, Rosen SE, Gleason KA, Richman RC. (2009).
https://www.aamc.org/members/gfa/faculty_vitae/148594/women_leaders.html
"The executive leadership in academic medicine (ELAM) program for women: Fourteen years of academic women leaders in medicine, dentistry, and public health"
Richman RC, Magrane D.
Spotlight: AAMC Faculty Vitae, Spring, 4/14/09.
"The role of self-efficacy in developing women leaders: a case of women leaders in academic medicine and dentistry"
Sloma-Williams L, McDade SA, Richman RC, Morahan PS.
In Women in Academic Leadership: Professional strategies, personal choices. D. Dean (Ed.) Arlington, VA: Stylus Publications (2009).
2008
"Evaluating a leadership program: a comparative, longitudinal study to assess the impact of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women"
Dannels SA, Yamagata H, McDade SA, Chuang Y, Gleason KA, McLaughlin JA, Richman RC, Morahan PS.
Academic Medicine 83(5), 488-495 (2008).
"More women at the top: one program's success in preparing and sustaining women for leadership in the sciences"
Gleason, K. A., Richman, R. C., & Morahan, P. S.
The Scientist, 22(8), 24-26 (2008).
"A window into the culture of leadership within higher education through the leadership definitions of women faculty: a case study of ELAM women faculty alumnae"
McDade SA, Nooks KA, King PJ, Sloma-Williams L, Chuang YC, Richman RA, Morahan PS
Journal about Women in Higher Education 1:74-102 (2008).
"The double helix of activity and scholarship: building a medical education career with limited resources"
Morahan PS, Fleetwood J.
Medical Education, 42(1), 34-44 (2008).
2006
"Fixing the system: breaking the glass ceiling in health care"
Eiser BJA, Morahan P
Leadership in Action 26(4):8-13 (2006).
"Women health scientists from developing countries: a pilot effort for meeting their career and leadership aspirations and needs"
Morahan PS, Diserens DF, Richman RC, Primack A, Hofman KJ, Hrynkow S.
AWIS Magazine Summer:10-14 (2006).
"New challenges facing interinstitutional social science and education program evaluation research at academic health centers: a case study from the ELAM Program"
Morahan PS, Yamagata H, McDade SA, Richman RC, Francis R, Odhner VC
Academic Medicine 81(6):527-34 (2006).
"Implementing the logic model for measuring the value of faculty affairs activities"
Otto AK, Novielli K, Morahan PS
Academic Medicine 81(3):280-285 (2006).
2004
"Effects of participation in the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program on women faculty's perceived leadership capabilities"
McDade SA, Richman RC, Jackson GB, Morahan PS
Academic Medicine 79(4):302-309 (2004).
"Networking: connecting the dots, building matrices"
Richman RC
Journal of Dental Education 68(7) Supplement, 52-54 (2004).
"Measuring success for women physicians, dentists and scientists"
Richman RC, Morahan PS, Bickel J
Career Planning and Adult Development Journal 20(1):35-46 (Spring 2004).
2002
"Effective faculty mentoring during reorganization of an academic health center"
Benson CA, Morahan PS, Sachdeva AK, Richman RC.
Medical Teacher 24:550-557 (2002).
"Increasing women's leadership in academic medicine: report of the AAMC Project Implementation Committee"
Bickel J, Wara D, Atkinson BF, Cohen LS, Dunn M, Hostler S, Johnson TRB, Morahan PS, Rubenstein AH, Sheldon GF, Stokes E
Academic Medicine 77(10):1043-1061 (2002).
"Capitalizing on women's intellectual capital"
Morahan PS, Bickel J
Academic Medicine 77(2):110-112 (2002).
"Status of faculty affairs and faculty development offices in U.S. medical schools"
Morahan PS, Gold JS, Bickel J
Academic Medicine 77(5): 398-401 (May 2002).
2001
"Converting a curriculum vitae to a resume: use of the Executive Summary"
Katz JK, Morahan PS
Career Planning and Adult Development Journal Winter:46-55 (2001).
"Innovative mentoring programs to promote gender equity in academic medicine"
Mark S, Link H, Morahan PS, Pololi L, Reznik V, Tropez-Sims S.
Academic Medicine 76(1):39-42 (2001).
"Career obstacles for women in medicine—an overview"
Morahan PS, Richman RC
Medical Education 35(2):97-98 (2001).
"Advancing women and closing the leadership gap: The Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program experience"
Richman RC, Morahan PS, Cohen DW, McDade SA
Journal of Women's Health and Gender-based Medicine 10(3):271-79 (2001).
"Ensuring the success of women faculty at academic Medical centers—Lessons learned from the National Centers of Excellence in Women's Health"
Morahan PS, Voytko ML, Abbuhl S, Means LJ, Wara DW, Thorson J, Cotsonas CE
Academic Medicine 76(1):19-31 (2001).
2000
"Future Search conference: An approach to strategic planning for academic health centers"
Richman RC, Morahan PS, Dunn MM, Olsen CG, Kay J, Langley AE, Goldenberg K
FutureSearching, Summer/Fall 19:12-14 (2000).
1999
"The development and progress of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program for Women (ELAM), 1993-98"
Cohen DW
Journal of Dental Education, 63(3):238 (1999).
1998
"Training future leaders of academic medicine: Internal programs at three academic health centers"
Morahan PS, Kasperbauer D, McDade SA, Aschenbrener CA, Triolo PK, Monteleone PL, Counte M, Meyer MJ
Academic Medicine 73(11):1159-1168 (1998).
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Career Columns (invited)
"What is team coaching, and why use co-coaches?"
Katz JK, Rosen S, Katz JK, Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, March: 4-5 (2009).
"Do we really value what our faculty do? Our academic promotion process is out of alignment with the faculty jobs of today"
Morahan PS, Fleetwood J
Academic Physician & Scientist, September/October: 1-2 (2009).
"Effective – and healthy – public speaking"
Schidlow DV, Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, March: 4-5. (2008).
"Annual performance evaluations with a positive twist"
Katz JK, Sonnino RE, & Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, September: 4-5 (2008).
"To thrive in your career, remember your 'root system'"
Morahan PS, Katz JK
Academic Physician & Scientist, March, 4-6 (2007).
"Avoiding 'Mobbing' in the workplace—and surviving if you are mobbed"
Rosen SE, Katz JK, Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, September:4-5 (2007).
"Dissecting accomplishments as a career compass"
Katz JK, Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, October:4-6 (2006).
"We like you and want to hire you!"
Morahan PS, Katz JK
Academic Physician & Scientist, April:4-6 (2006).
"Strategic career planning: More advice on conducting a search"
Katz JK, Morahan PS.
SELAM International News, 8(1), 1-2; 1 (2005).
"We'd like to have an initial interview with you!"
Morahan PS, Katz JK
Academic Physician & Scientist, October:2-3 (2005).
"The cover letter: Road map to a successful reading of your CV and executive summary"
Morahan PS, Katz JK
Academic Physician & Scientist, May:1-2 (2005).
"How to use the executive summary when applying for positions"
Morahan PS, Katz JK
Academic Physician & Scientist, February:1-2 (2005)
"Graceful self-promotion—It's essential"
Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, February: 2-3 (2004).
"The complete biographical wardrobe—What every faculty member needs"
Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, November/December: 4-5 (2003).
"Renewal resources for physicians, scientists, teachers, and students"
Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, July/August: 1, 6-7 (2003).
"How to increase the success rate of recruitment and r1etention of women leaders"
Morahan PS, Bickel J, D'Alessandri R, Kirch D, Kripke M
Academic Physician & Scientist, November/December: 1, 6-7 (2002).
"Riding the roller coaster of change"
Morahan PS
American Society of Biological Sciences Newsletter, April: 17-18 (2002).
"Traversing career transitions gracefully"
Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, March/April: 6-7 (2002).
"How to be your own best mentor—Tips for throughout all your career"
Morahan PS
Cardiopulmonary & Critical Care Newsletter, American Heart Association, Spring:12-13 (2001).
"How to establish and support formal mentoring programs"
Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, January/February: 8 (2001).
"The dual academic/administrator career and faculty career– is it for you?"
Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, July/August: 8-9 (2001).
"How to find and be your own best mentor"
Morahan PS
Academic Physician & Scientist, November/December, 8 (2000).
"An approach to strategic planning for academic health centers"
Richman RC, Morahan PS, Dunn MM, Olsen CG, Kay J, Langley AE, et al
FutureSearching, 19, 12-14 (2000).
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Papers (Presented for Presentation)
"Analyzing the relationship of geographic mobility and institutional prestige to career advancement of women in academic medicine pursuing midcareer, senior or executive level administrative positions: Implications for Career Advancement Strategies"
McLean M, Morahan PS, Dannels S, McDade SA.
Accepted: American Education Research Association Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 2012
"Innovative Poster Session Design: Deepening Interactions and Increasing Exchanges"
Bollela V, Wells R, Chacko T, Supe A, Singh T, Bezuidenhout J, et al
MedEdPORTAL; 2011
"Gender equity, leadership development, and the impact of ELAM: a survey of medical and dental school deans"
Dannels SA, McDade SA, McLaughlin J, Chuang Y
American Educational Research Association, New York City, NY, March 24-28 (2008).
"A modern day Oregon trail: Career advancement of women within a community of practice"
Elliot J, McDade SA
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY, March 24-28 (2008).
"Transformational leadership from a feminist perspective: a case study of ELAM fellows"
Metzger T, McDade SA, Sloma-Williams L
American Educational Research Association, New York City, NY, March 24-28 (2008).
"Achieving effective organizational oversight in academic medical centers"
Sloma-Williams L, McDade SA
American Educational Research Association, New York City, NY, March 24-28 (2008).
"The relationship between gender and career progression variables and service factors for deans of U.S. medical schools from 1980-2006"
White FS, McDade SA
American Educational Research Association, New York City, March 24-28 (2008).
"Challenges in leadership growth: Isolation as an emerging theme among senior-level female faculty in academic medicine and dentistry"
Fitzpatrick J, McDade SA, Sloma-Williams L
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Jacksonville, FL November 5-8 (2008).
"The views of deans regarding climate changes and leadership opportunities for women: insights from academic medicine and dentistry with application to the larger enterprise of higher education"
McDade SA, Dannels SA.
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Jacksonville, FL, November 5-8 (2008).
"Challenges in leadership growth: Isolation as an emerging theme among senior female faculty in academic medicine"
Fitzpatrick J, McDade SA, Sloma-Williams L
American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL, April 9-13 (2007).
"Examining experiences of isolation among women faculty in academic medicine: the case of ELAM"
Fitzpatrick J, Sloma-Williams L, McDade SA
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Louisville, KY, November 6-9 (2007).
"Making sense of the world of academic medicine and dentistry: a case study of women's knowledge generation"
Metzger T, McDade SA
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Louisville, KY, November 6-9 (2007).
"Women's ways of knowing: a study of ELAM Fellows"
Metzger T, McDade SA, Sloma-Williams L
American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL, April 9-13 (2007).
"Extending Souba's (2004) framework: the practical implications for women in academic medicine and dentistry"
Sloma-Williams L, McDade SA
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Louisville, KY, November 6-9 (2007).
"Development of financial management skills for women leaders in academic medicine and dentistry"
Soga K, McDade SA, Sloma-Williams L
American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL, April 9-13 (2007).
"Critical incidents as indicators of leadership development: case of the ELAM program"
McDade SA, Sloma-Williams LE
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Anaheim, CA, November 2-4 (2006).
"Leadership definitions from women leaders in academe: a frames perspective"
McDade SA, Melnichuck M
American Education Research Association, Montreal, Canada, April 11-15 (2005).
"Themes in definitions of leadership from women academics in medicine and dentistry"
McDade SA, Nooks KA. King PJ
Third International American Dental Education Association Women's Leadership Conference, Montreal, Canada, August (2005).
"Self-efficacy as a function of leadership development"
McDade SA, Sloma-Williams L
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Philadelphia, PA, November 17-19 (2005) .
"Designing a leadership program for women faculty in medicine and dentistry"
Richman RC, Morahan PS, Diserens DF, Cohen DW
Third International American Dental Education Association Women's Leadership Conference, Montreal, Canada (2005).
"Defining leadership from the perspective of women leaders in academe"
McDade SA, Nooks K.
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Kansas City, MO, November 3-6 (2004).
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Dissertations of GWU Ed.D. Students with ELAM staff as committee members or chair
"The Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program for Women: an explanatory study regarding its development and persistence"
Mensel, R.J. (March 2010).
"Analyzing the relationship of geographic mobility and institutional prestige to career advancement of women in academic medicine pursuing mid-career, senior- or executive-level administrative positions: implications for career advancement strategies"
McLean, M.R. (March 1010).
"The relationship between gender and career progression variables and service factors for deans of U.S. medical schools from 1980-2006"
White, F.S. (July 2009).
"The relationship between gender and career progression variables and service factors for deans of U.S. dental schools from 1980-2006"
Williams, T. (2007).
"The social network of women in academic medicine"
Cooper B. (2005).
ELAM® is a core program of the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership® at Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa.