MBA programs for physicians

[foxtrot]

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Planning on starting my MBA soon and wanted to get input from anyone who has already obtained an MBA after getting their MD. Any good programs that stand out? Any input would be appreciated.

 

[IlDestriero]

I've heard good things about Carnegie Mellon's (Heinz School) program for physicians.
http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/school-of-public-policy-management/medical-management-mmm/index.aspx
Are you looking to stay in healthcare admin, or branch out into traditional MBA land? They also have a Masters in Healthcare Policy if your interests lie in the political arena. I would love to pursue another degree (executive MBA, etc), but it's a lot of work and $$ with limited return unless I want to give up anesthesia. Personally, I think the academic chairs should all be MBAs and not big name researchers. It would solve a lot of problems. It helps to speak the same language as the hospital execs. The big researcher can still be vice chair/research chair, etc. with a big bonus/stipend/endowment/office and 80% protected time. Think how much more research they could do and all the junior faculty they could effectively guide without a 50% admin time burden running the department. It's really a waste of talent.

 

[imfrankie]

I've heard good things about Carnegie Mellon's (Heinz School) program for physicians.
http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/school-of-public-policy-management/medical-management-mmm/index.aspx
Are you looking to stay in healthcare admin, or branch out into traditional MBA land? They also have a Masters in Healthcare Policy if your interests lie in the political arena. I would love to pursue another degree (executive MBA, etc), but it's a lot of work and $$ with limited return unless I want to give up anesthesia. Personally, I think the academic chairs should all be MBAs and not big name researchers. It would solve a lot of problems. It helps to speak the same language as the hospital execs. The big researcher can still be vice chair/research chair, etc. with a big bonus/stipend/endowment/office and 80% protected time. Think how much more research they could do and all the junior faculty they could effectively guide without a 50% admin time burden running the department. It's really a waste of talent.

Agree wholeheartedly

 

[foxtrot]

I've heard good things about Carnegie Mellon's (Heinz School) program for physicians.
http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/school-of-public-policy-management/medical-management-mmm/index.aspx
Are you looking to stay in healthcare admin, or branch out into traditional MBA land? They also have a Masters in Healthcare Policy if your interests lie in the political arena. I would love to pursue another degree (executive MBA, etc), but it's a lot of work and $$ with limited return unless I want to give up anesthesia. Personally, I think the academic chairs should all be MBAs and not big name researchers. It would solve a lot of problems. It helps to speak the same language as the hospital execs. The big researcher can still be vice chair/research chair, etc. with a big bonus/stipend/endowment/office and 80% protected time. Think how much more research they could do and all the junior faculty they could effectively guide without a 50% admin time burden running the department. It's really a waste of talent.

I am looking to pursue healthcare administration. I feel like as an anesthesiologists we are often times overlooked and undervalued, which is why I think it is important to be able to speak the language of administrators. I agree about the academic chairs. Most of them (not all, but many) have no idea how the world works outside of the ivory tower.

 

[PinchandBurn]

I am looking to pursue healthcare administration. I feel like as an anesthesiologists we are often times overlooked and undervalued, which is why I think it is important to be able to speak the language of administrators. I agree about the academic chairs. Most of them (not all, but many) have no idea how the world works outside of the ivory tower.

just dont turn into one of them 👍

 

[foxtrot]

just dont turn into one of them 👍

No chance in that happening 😎