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Neurosurgery department chair improves processes and creates model for change using principles from Physician MBA

Posted January 27, 2025 by Sally Winter

Department chair of neurosurgery improves processes and creates model for change using principles from Physician MBA Learn how Andrew Jea, MD, MBA’21, is applying skills from the Physician MBA Program in his role as chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital.

CMO applies MBA to lead teams in challenging times after mass shooting

Posted September 29, 2023 by Sally Winter

CMO applies MBA to lead teams in challenging times after mass shooting Trauma surgeons are accustomed to managing emergencies and leading teams through difficult situations. Sometimes that leadership involves speaking up about uncomfortable truths.

Vice chair of clinical affairs leads with confidence and builds connections through Physician MBA

Posted August 10, 2023 by Sally Winter

Vice chair of clinical affairs leads with confidence and builds connections through Physician MBA When Julie Clary went into cardiology, she found that what she enjoyed most was leading teams of specialists and staff who work together to treat patients. She realized she could learn how to lead teams in a more effective way by earning an MBA.

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.

Chief of surgery says Physician MBA offers global perspective on healthcare

Posted August 31, 2022 by Sally Winter

Chief of surgery says Physician MBA offers global perspective on healthcare “I can take care of patients but also manage other people. I better understand the healthcare system, including my role, my patients’ role, and the hospital’s role in this complicated system.”

Medical director finds new outlook on healthcare after Kelley Physician MBA

Posted August 1, 2022 by Sally Winter

Medical director finds new outlook on healthcare after Kelley Physician MBA DJ Lakkireddy, MD, MBA’22, is an experienced cardiologist and physician executive. But after completing the Physician MBA Program at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Dr. Lakkireddy says he views healthcare differently.

Emergency medicine physician executive balances life, COVID, and search & rescue during MBA

Posted August 1, 2022 by Sally Winter

Emergency medicine physician executive balances life, COVID, and search & rescue during MBA Doctors who enroll in the Physician MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business are each managing incredibly busy clinical, administrative, research and personal schedules. Chris Strachan, MD, MBA’22, is no exception.

Nephrologist uses analytics tools from Physician MBA to convert responses from 11,000 patient satisfaction surveys into improved staff performance

Posted June 29, 2022 by Sally Winter

From improving patient satisfaction to developing a recruitment tool for hiring new physicians, Physician MBA student Deepak Jasuja, MD, MBA’23 has been putting his degree to work well before graduation.

Kentucky pediatrician applies MBA lessons to care for children with special needs across the country

Posted May 24, 2022 by Sally Winter

Kentucky pediatrician applies MBA lessons to care for children with special needs across the country As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the United States, Pat Purcell, MD, MBA’18, was just a few months into a new role, managing care for children with special needs. There was no structure in place to suddenly provide distanced care for 11 clinics throughout the state. “Everything I learned from the Physician MBA kicked in.”

Experienced family medicine physician fills gap in business skills with MBA

Posted April 22, 2022 by Sally Winter

Experienced family medicine physician fills gap in business skills with MBA “The Physician MBA teaches you what you don’t learn during medical school. It adds dimension to your decision-making by expanding your understanding of what needs to be considered to arrive at a good decision.”