Tag: business of medicine

Pediatric gastroenterologist applies Physician MBA skills to lead in new environments

Posted May 10, 2024 by Sally Winter

Pediatric gastroenterologist applies Physician MBA skills to lead in new environments Sonal Desai, MD, MBA’22, had worked as an independent contractor in pediatric gastroenterology for years when she enrolled in the Physician MBA Program to develop better solutions for patients. She shares how she’s evolved as a leader and feels more empowered to lead change.

Neurodevelopmental pediatrician leads change to expand access to care using Physician MBA

Posted March 26, 2024 by Sally Winter

Neurodevelopmental pediatrician leads change to expand access to care using Physician MBA Celanie Christensen, MD, MBA’24, knew there was a shortage of physicians in her specialty in Indiana when she enrolled in the Physician MBA Program. When 1 in 36 kids have autism, Dr. Christensen recognized the field needed to grow, or she needed to find a way to leverage other resources and networks, to support these children.

What can a doctor do with an MBA: A surgeon bridges the gap between clinical and administration

Posted September 25, 2023 by Sally Winter

What can a doctor do with an MBA: A surgeon bridges the gap between clinical and administration While Sam Kim, MD, MBA’18, was accustomed—like all physicians—to keeping up with continuing medical education and the latest research in his field, he began seeing a shift in his practice from delivering medicine to a greater importance on understanding the economics of healthcare.

Physician MBA takes executive leadership impact from local to global

Posted August 30, 2023 by Sally Winter

Physician MBA takes executive leadership impact from local to global As a physician in executive leadership, Ann Marie Nelson, DO, MBA’15, realized expanding her business knowledge could position her to improve healthcare and create a greater impact for patients.

Neurosurgeon uses Physician MBA Program to launch post-military private practice

Posted July 28, 2023 by Sally Winter

Neurosurgeon uses Physician MBA Program to launch post-military private practice As he neared the end of his nine years of military service as an Air Force neurosurgeon, C.J. Berg, MD, MBA’21, knew he wanted to move into private practice. But after nearly a decade in service, he realized he needed to learn more about the business of traditional healthcare.

Regional medical director finds fulfilling career with MBA

Posted July 12, 2023 by Sally Winter

Regional medical director finds fulfilling career with MBA When Regina Adair, MD, MBA’21, enrolled in the Physician MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business, she wanted to have a greater voice in healthcare.

Children’s hospital CMO leads change using Physician MBA

Posted May 31, 2023 by Sally Winter

Children’s hospital CMO leads change using Physician MBA When busy physicians consider earning an MBA, the curriculum must be applicable from day one. While enrolled in the Physician MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business, Mara Nitu, MD, MBA’18, chief medical officer at Riley Children’s Hospital, workshopped ideas during class to solve challenges at work.

VP of women’s health: The Physician MBA is the best investment I’ve made in my career

Posted January 9, 2023 by Sally Winter

VP of women’s health: The Physician MBA is the best investment I’ve made in my career When they complete the Physician MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business, many physicians find themselves more willing to step outside their comfort zones to take on new roles or solve healthcare challenges with greater confidence. Cheryl Wolfe, MD, MBA’17, has done both.

Urgent care director uses Physician MBA to treat oncology patients during COVID and improve operations

Posted October 28, 2022 by Sally Winter

Hospitalist uses Physician MBA to treat oncology patients during COVID and improve operations “The Physician MBA gives you the opportunity to think broadly about how to achieve your goals, how to solve the problems you didn’t anticipate, and how you can bring to bear everyone’s skill sets and knowledge to do so.”

Hospitalist and practice partner reduces MRI wait times through new focus on operations and strategy

Posted September 26, 2022 by Sally Winter

Hospitalist and practice partner reduces MRI wait times through new focus on operations and strategy More than a skill set, Asheesh Bothra, MD, MBA’22, says the Physician MBA Program changed his view about and his approach to improving healthcare.