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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.

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.

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.

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.

Kelley Physician MBA Program celebrates 10 years and more than 300 graduates making generational health care improvements for patients across the nation

Posted September 21, 2023 by Melissa Thomas

Kelley Physician MBA Program celebrates 10 years The Indiana University Kelley School of Business Physician MBA Program celebrates 10 years and its 324 physician MBAs graduates, representing 77 specialties from 36 states who are making a difference in healthcare systems across the country.

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.

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.

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.”

Pediatric nephrology division chief addresses downstream revenue and grows healthcare perspective

Posted October 7, 2022 by Sally Winter

Pediatric nephrology division chief addresses downstream revenue and grows healthcare perspective At a certain point in their careers, many physicians want to make an impact on healthcare greater than the singular patient sitting in front of them in the exam room. To lead this kind of change in medicine, physicians like David Hains, MD, MBA’23, recognize the need for greater business acumen.