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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.

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 physician 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.

CMO for Philadelphia mental health department uses Kelley Physician MBA to expand services and skills

CCMO for Philadelphia mental health department uses Kelley Physician MBA to expand services and skills Chief medical officer for the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services Sosunmolu Shoyinka, MD, MBA ’17, shares how he applied his business training to solve healthcare challenges and think more strategically about his work.

CEO applies MBA skills in new role as she leads organizational change

CEO applies MBA skills in new role as she leads organizational change Gagan Pawar, MD, MBA’22, was a year into the Physician MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business when she was offered the role of interim CEO. She reached out to the program for help preparing for the role.

Cardiologist improves independent practice using Physician MBA

Cardiologist improves independent practice using Physician MBA As he expanded his private practice, Sukir Sinnathamby, MD, MBA’18, discovered he needed new skills to manage the business that he simply did not have as an experienced physician.

Kelley Physician MBA Program honors two alumni with Anthony D. Cox Leadership and Impact Awards

Kelley Physician MBA Program honors two alumni with Anthony D. Cox Leadership and Impact Awards The Physician MBA Program awarded the distinguished Anthony D. Cox Leadership and Impact Award to Thomas Ciulla, MD, MBA’15, and Jason Smith MD, MBA’19, for their leadership and influence across the healthcare industry.

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

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.

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