Physician MBA Program

Spotlight on our graduate students: Celebrating the class of 2020

Posted May 16, 2020 by Teresa Mackin

It was an unexpected end of the academic year for our 2020 graduates, but you persevered and are now Kelley alumni. We’re proud to celebrate all of our graduates at the Kelley School of Business on IUPUI’s campus during a virtual ceremony on Monday, May 18th at 6:00 PM EDT. This ceremony will recognize our…… Read more »

CEO uses MBA lessons as hospital admits one of the first COVID cases in Indiana

Posted April 28, 2020 by Sally Winter

CEO uses MBA lessons as hospital admits one of the first COVID cases in Indiana At 12:40 am on March 9, 2020, Scott Smith, MD, MBA’20, got a call. The CEO and medical director of Adams Health Network in northeast Indiana, Dr. Smith is also an emergency medicine physician, and he was the administrator on call the night that his 25-bed, rural hospital system received one of the first COVID-19 patient admissions in Indiana.

Physician MBA using business training to form new processes, keep patients safe during COVID-19

Posted April 28, 2020 by Teresa Mackin

Physician MBA using business training to form new processes, keep patients safe during COVID-19 As an oncologist, hematologist and medical director for cancer services at IU Health’s Adult Academic Health Center and Joe & Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center, Sara Jo Grethlein, MD, MBA’20, is leading her team through the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure immunocompromised patients and all within the organization are safe.

Emergency medicine physician uses skills from MBA to introduce telemedicine prior to pandemic

Posted April 22, 2020 by Sally Winter

Emergency medicine physician uses skills from MBA to introduce telemedicine prior to pandemic Prior to the arrival of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Indiana, Vasu Voleti, MD, MBA’19, was tackling the issue of using telehealth at her hospital system.

Webinars to share best practices, business advice for healthcare professionals managing the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted March 31, 2020 by Teresa Mackin

Kelley School of Business Physician MBA faculty and alumni offering strategies, tools for healthcare workers Physicians and Kelley School of Business faculty are teaming up to offer a free webinar series to help guide healthcare professionals through the COVID-19 crisis. The series will offer expertise from Kelley School faculty who teach in the physician-only MBA…… Read more »

Physician MBA helps pass legislation to improve maternal and fetal mortality in Indiana

Posted March 2, 2020 by Sally Winter

Physician MBA helps pass legislation to improve maternal and fetal mortality in Indiana Through a healthcare policy course, Mary Pell Abernathy, MD, MBA’18, learned how to communicate with lawmakers to create change. She’s now working to improve state laws as she advocates on behalf of fetal and maternal health in Indiana.

What we’re reading: Professor of Management Christopher O.L.H. Porter

Posted January 9, 2020 by Teresa Mackin

What we're reading: Professor of Management Christopher O.L.H. Porter In our new recurring segment, we’re sharing a bit of insight into what our Indiana University Kelley School of Business professors at IUPUI are reading – and why they’re taking the time to do so.

Surgical oncologist uses Physician MBA to bridge gaps between healthcare administrators and physicians

Posted November 20, 2019 by Teresa Mackin

Bridging the gap between administration and physicians “One of the enduring benefits of the Kelley Physician MBA Program is that I’m no longer dismissive of my instincts. Sure, I still use some of the bread and butter tools of the program daily — management, conflict resolution and marketing — but the more important change is the development of your instinct and perspective.”

Radiologist becomes positive change leader using skills gained in MBA

Posted November 8, 2019 by Teresa Mackin

Radiologist becomes positive change leader using skills gained in MBA “Now, my interactions are more powerful. I understand the complex environment, and I can communicate more effectively and participate actively in the practice’s strategic direction.”

Emergency medicine physician shapes department using tools from physician-only MBA program

Posted October 2, 2019 by Teresa Mackin

Emergency medicine physician shapes department using tools from physician-only MBA program “This experience is changing how I approach challenges—knowing when to collaborate or when to stick to a plan,” Dr. McDowell said. “There’s a balance there, and I think I’m more comfortable navigating those challenges than I was two years ago. The Kelley Physician MBA informed that.”