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Positioned to Lead: The Physician MBA Alumni Blog

Combining the Kelley Physician MBA with your clinical expertise, you’ll be uniquely positioned to lead change—not just react to it. Discover how our alumni have become visionary leaders who are making bold changes that drive innovation and transform their careers.

Physician MBA alumnus named interim CEO for UofL Health

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Yet another Indiana University Kelley School of Business Physician MBA alumnus has risen to the top executive position in a major healthcare system. The UofL Health Board of Directors in Louisville, Kentucky named Jason Smith, MD, MBA’19, interim CEO. “Dr. Smith exemplifies the kind of transformative leadership we strive to cultivate in…... Read more »

Chief of surgery gains new perspective on healthcare through Physician MBA

Director of surgery gains new perspective on healthcare through Physician MBA When he was invited to sit on the board of his healthcare system, Michael Ebright, MD, MBA’24, he knew he needed more business training. He enrolled in the Physician MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business.

CMO leads Federally Qualified Health Centers using confidence and executive presence gained in the Physician MBA Program

CMO leads Federally Qualified Health Centers using confidence and executive presence gained in the Physician MBA Program Catherine Moya, MD, PhD, MBA’23, is a family medicine physician with a lifelong passion for caring for the underserved. She's using what she learned in the Physician MBA Program to elevate her role and her impact in healthcare.

VP of women’s health leveraged Physician MBA to earn new role and lead change

VP of women’s health leveraged Physician MBA to earn new role and lead change Shortly after she graduated with the Physician MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Indy Lane, MD, MBA’23, was contacted by a recruiter about an executive role at a health system in another state. Dr. Lane isn’t sure if the opportunity would’ve come her way without the MBA.

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

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 earns evidence-based business skills through Physician MBA

CMO earns evidence-based business skills through Physician MBA As she took on a new role as CMO, Summer Liston-Crandall, MD, MBA’24 wanted to earn an MBA to round out her business knowledge edges. Learn how she's leveraged what she learned at Kelley to lead.

Compassionate physician dedicated to disruption in leadership and healthcare named 2024 Best & Brightest Executive MBA

Compassionate physician dedicated to disruption in leadership and healthcare named 2024 Best & Brightest Executive MBA John Erwin III, MD, MBA’24 was recently named among the 2024 Best & Brightest Executive MBA Graduates by Poets & Quants for his dedication to servant leadership to improve healthcare.

Chief medical officer reinvigorates career with Physician MBA

Chief physician officer reinvigorates career with Physician MBA Michael Kelley, MD, MBA’19, had been in the same cardiology role for 10 years when he decided he needed a change. He enrolled in the Kelley Physician MBA because it shared his vision for healthcare.

Pediatric gastroenterologist applies Physician MBA skills to lead in new environments

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

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.

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