Health Care Leadership
Shaping UTHealth Houston Students into Tomorrow's Leaders
UTHealth Houston Leads is a dynamic, interdisciplinary initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of health care leaders across the full spectrum of health professions. This immersive leadership development experience is open to students who are passionate about driving change and improving health outcomes at many levels. Through seminars, mentorship, and collaborative projects, participants will explore topics to gain leadership skills to empower them to lead transformative initiatives in health care settings of the future.
Leadership Development Series
Know Your Value: How to Master Interviews and Negotiate Job Offers Confidently - Wed. Feb. 25, 2026 - 5:00PM - Virtual
Not sure what comes next after graduation? Wondering how to get from where you are to where you want to be?
This virtual session is designed for UTHealth Houston students exploring career paths across health fields. Learn how professionals navigate different trajectories, including unexpected twists, and how understanding your options can strengthen your ability to negotiate job offers and contracts with confidence.
You’ll gain practical strategies for evaluating offers, responding to “this is our standard offer,” and advocating for yourself without sounding difficult.
Redefining Success: What Does It Really Mean for Your Health Career? - October 22, 2025
Success in the health professions doesn’t look the same for everyone. This session encourages you to reflect on your values, goals, and professional vision so you can define success on your own terms. Whether your focus is leadership, patient care, or work–life balance, you’ll leave with a clearer roadmap for your unique journey.
Speaker: Dustin Peterson, Founder and President of Proof Leadership Group and Author
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Conflict Resolution in Healthcare Teams - Wednesday, November 12th at 12:00
Conflict is inevitable in high-stress, high-stakes environments like healthcare. Learn practical communication strategies to manage disagreements, improve team dynamics, and build mutual respect across disciplines. This session is designed to help you thrive in clinical settings and collaborative spaces.
Speaker: Jennifer Bahrman, Ph.D., M.C.J.
Director of Psychological Services, UTHealth Student Health and Counseling Services Clinic
Assistant Professor, Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Learning Hub
Videos, Podcasts, Articles, and More.
Influence & Power
Influence - not authority, but real influence.
Conflict Resolution
Principles or mindsets that help navigate conflict more effectively.
Communication Skills
What great communicators do differently.
Negotiation & Career Strategy
Making key career decisions or negotiations.
Leadership Mindset & Development
Mindset shifts for leadership growth.
Teamwork & Collaboration
What high-performing teams do, and the roles leaders play in them.
Upcoming Programs
- Spring 2026 Leadership Week
Need to reach us?
Send a message to the Leadership Academy team.