Francophone Medical Leadership Program

About the Program

Please note that this program will be instructed in French.

The Francophone Medical Leadership Program addresses the unique challenges faced by physician leaders in a hospital-based environment while providing practical leadership tools and strategies through a French-first curriculum. Through a blend of in-person sessions, case studies, and assignments, participants will develop the essential competencies needed to lead effectively in the evolving healthcare landscape.

The program is architected around five key design elements that ensure maximum impact and knowledge retention. Built on the internationally recognized LEADS framework, the program follows a progressive learning journey that builds competencies in sequence—from
personal leadership foundations to system-wide transformation. Each program session incorporates case-based learning using real scenarios, creating immediate relevance for participants.

Offered in partnership with Hôpital Montfort

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for leaders working in Francophone and bilingual healthcare institutions. It is particularly well-suited for physician leaders—such as division heads and department chairs—as well as
senior administrative leaders, including senior managers, directors, site leaders, and senior healthcare executives.

Accreditation

This program will be accredited for Maintenance of Certification credits with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and Mainpro+ credits with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

The program also offers a second year track for participants wishing to pursue CHE designation with the Canadian College of Health Leaders.

Program Takeaways

By the end of the program, participants will:

• Develop physician leadership capabilities using the LEADS framework components:
  • Lead Self
  • Engage Others
  • Achieve Results
  • Develop Coalitions
  • Systems Transformation
• Foster a collaborative leadership culture across medical departments
• Enhance their strategic thinking and decision-making skills in complex healthcare scenarios
• Build change management and innovation capabilities
• Develop skills for effective team leadership and engagement
• Create alignment between departmental and organizational strategic priorities
• Contribute to the peer learning community among medical leaders

Program Facilitators

Dr. Guylaine Lefebvre

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Dr. Guylaine Lefebvre

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Facilitator

Dr. Guylaine Lefebvre is an Executive Physician Associate at Telfer Executive Programs. Dr. Lefebvre completed medical school and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Ottawa, followed by a Fellowship in advanced gynecologic surgery at the Mayo Clinic. She practised at The Ottawa Hospital until she was recruited to St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto as Chief of obstetrics and gynecology from 2001 to 2015, where she also chaired the Medical Advisory Council. Dr. Lefebvre became the inaugural Joint Chair of Women’s Health for St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto. In 2015, Dr. Lefebvre moved back to Ottawa, joining the Canadian Medical Protective Association as Director of Practice Improvement. In 2021, she became Executive Director of Learning and Connecting at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  

Dr. Lefebvre has participated in numerous education, quality improvement, and practice-specific committees at provincial, national, and international levels. She is a past President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. She has obtained international recognition for her work in women’s health, through an honorary Fellowship to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of the United Kingdom and she is a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee award. 

Dr. Lefebvre maintains a steadfast commitment to medical education, physician support, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion. With an innate focus on collaborative approaches, her teams have successfully implemented programs that resonated deeply with healthcare professionals, enhancing their professional journeys and contributing to safe medical care.

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