SRS Announces New L.E.A.D. SRS Cohort, a Program Focused on Actionable Leadership Training
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SRS Announces New L.E.A.D. SRS Cohort, a Program Focused on Actionable Leadership Training

Charlotte, North Carolina – As the Scoliosis Research Society celebrates 60 years of success as one of the premier spine societies, it launches the next-generation of leaders with a comprehensive program for members focusing on Leadership, Education and Development (L.E.A.D.).   

The L.E.A.D. SRS cohort is selected from a very impressive group of members who have already made significant contributions to the Society. 

Over the course of the next year, the program aims to support goals to become better leaders and have an understanding of how to enhance and nurture leadership and communication skills. The curriculum is combined virtual and live sessions, covering topics critical to leadership including coaching, leading a research team, communication within teams, owning your leadership and developing a personal brand. This is set within the backdrop of understanding leadership within the Scoliosis Research Society.   

Previous cohort members have shared rave reviews about being part of this elite leadership group.  

“This was a truly life changing endeavor that will help me, my family, and my practice for the better -- now and moving forward. I needed this in the middle of my career more than I realized. I feel so privileged to be a part of this team and the Society.” 

“We, as physicians, are underserved in education about leadership. It's come forward as an opportunity through our presidential line which resulted in the L.E.A.D leadership program,” said Todd Albert, MD, Past SRS President and one of the architects of this program. “The overwhelming response shows there's a demand and a need for it. As is typical for our society, we are providing for that need.” 

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Cohort: 

  • Alexander Tuchman, MD, USA
  • Amit Jain, MD, MBA, USA 
  • Arun R. Hariharan, MD, MS, USA 
  • Benjamin Daniel Elder, MD, PhD, USA
  • Bhavuk Garg, MS, MRCS, FACS, India 
  • Brett Rocos, MD FRCS (Tr & Orth), USA
  • Brian Hsu, MD, Australia 
  • Francis C. Lovecchio, MD, USA
  • Joseph Gjolaj, MD, MBA, USA
  • Kenneth D. Illingworth, MD, USA
  • Marcelo I. Risso Neto, MD, PhD, Brazil
  • Mauricio Montalvo, MD, Mexico
  • Morgan Jones, MBChB, BSc, Hons, MSc, UK
  • Nikos Karavidas, Greece
  • Raphael Martus Marcon, MD, PhD, Brazil 
  • Stephanie Nunes Da Paz, MD, Belgium 

The Scoliosis Research Society is a non-profit, professional organization, made up of physicians and allied health personnel. Our primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for health care professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities. Founded in 1966, SRS has gained recognition as the world's premier spine deformity society. Please visit www.srs.org for further information. Also follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.  

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The Scoliosis Research Society is a non-profit, professional organization, made up of physicians and allied health personnel. Our primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for health care professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities. Founded in 1966, SRS has gained recognition as the world's premier spine deformity society. Please visit www.srs.org for further information. Also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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