Teachings of Marcus Aurelius for the development of leadership skills in medical students

Abstract

Jammula Prabhakar Patro

Introduction: Leadership is a vital part of the doctor’s daily repertoire. Leadership training can be part of medical curriculum. Management schools have fulltime courses in leadership development. Also several philosophers’ teachings are useful for leadership training. There is scarcity of literature about leadership within medical settings. Medical students rarely receive such training. Teachings of Marcus Aurelius: Here I have discussed the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, the emperor of Rome and its relevance to health care settings. Conclusion: This article suggests that it can be a part of leadership development programs for medical students. This article also aims to stimulate further discussion on leadership training in medical schools.