Faculty Factory Nurturing Purpose and Passion in Academic Medicine with Patrick Louchouarn, PhD
May 23, 2025
Patrick Louchouarn, PhD, is a Leadership & Performance Coach and Senior Vice Provost for Faculty at The Ohio State University. He dives into the inspiring motivation behind academic medicine and the altruism driving health professionals. Louchouarn discusses the risks of straying from core values, emphasizing the need for purpose-driven dialogue. He also touches on cultivating postdocs’ leadership skills and attracting young talent by aligning personal values with community health goals. Strategies for navigating leadership transitions are explored, highlighting mentorship and succession planning.
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Building OSU's Faculty Affairs Office
- Dr. Patrick Louchouarn transitioned from Texas A&M to Ohio State to start a new Office of Faculty Affairs from scratch.
- He had to build its vision, mission, and programs while adapting to a much larger faculty environment at OSU.
Transitioning To Leadership Mindset
- Leadership requires a different mindset than faculty roles; you must transition from scholar to accountable leader.
- Accepting "What got you here won’t get you there" is key for growth and effectiveness as a leader.
Succession Planning With Transparency
- Create leadership succession structures offering transparency and access to expose potential leaders to complex decision-making.
- Encourage individuals ready to increase complexity to engage in leadership through safe experiential learning opportunities.
