A new set of skills
I want to be the best manager I can be for you and for my company. We should be proud of this opportunity, one that is the outcome of a long, collaborative effort with one another and with all involved parties.
A great business leader knows that to succeed at their jobs, they need to develop a set of skills that are unique to their position. The same is true in medicine. A doctor with a new set of skills will be able to provide a higher level of care, making them more effective and more capable of handling a wide variety of situations.
While many doctors have experience working with certain conditions or diseases, few doctors have the ability to think creatively, identify risks, and deal with issues outside of what is normally taught in a typical medical curriculum.
That’s why we’re offering unique, highly-focused online MBA programs that help doctors learn about the complex challenges that they face, how to solve them, and how to work with others to succeed at their jobs.
In short, our MBA programs empower doctors to take on an expanding role in the healthcare industry by building on their existing set of skills while developing a set of new ones.
Here are a few examples of how the different program components work together to deliver on the promise of transforming healthcare:
“Our program is designed to empower doctors to learn how to work together to improve patient care. This kind of experience will enable them to be great leaders and managers for tomorrow’s healthcare system.”
— Tom Bilyeu, Associate Professor of Business at the University of Miami School of Business, a leading school with a rich history of educating healthcare leaders.
Bilyeu, an expert on leadership and physician leadership, also serves as the co-founder of the Florida Leadership and Management Association (FLAMA).
“Healthcare is undergoing massive change. To survive, these days it needs doctors with a different skill set than in the past. These new doctors are not only able to manage the delivery of care to patients, but are able to deal with the complexity that occurs when they have to work with many people within a hospital setting. They will find it easier to run a ward in a hospital where no one knows what day or hour they will arrive.”
— Bilyeu
“I was inspired to create a program that would better prepare doctors for the medical industry that exists today. Our online MBA programs teach the skills needed to build on the existing skills needed for physician management and the new skill sets that are required to succeed as a doctor in a hospital today. Our program is designed to train students so that they can step into managerial positions in hospitals.”
— Jason Reuter, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Memphis School of Business
Reuter, a leading scholar on physician leadership and hospital management, also serves as the co-director of the Center for Research in Leadership, Management, and Human Resource Development and the assistant director of the Center for Healthcare Administration and Policy Research.
“Physician leaders today are leaders in many different ways. They work closely with hospital leaders to design processes, and work with clinicians to drive change. They are not just physicians practicing medicine, they are also responsible for the hospital’s success as a financial entity.”
— Reuter
“The field of medicine is undergoing significant change. Physicians are being asked to take on more responsibilities that are completely foreign to their training. Medical schools in particular are no longer focused on teaching medical students how to be doctors, but on teaching them how to become physicians. As such, medical school students are expected to manage a multi-disciplinary health care team and the complex relationships that must exist between staff.”
— Reuter
“As a board member, I was concerned that it was becoming increasingly difficult for a physician to have influence and be part of a larger, comprehensive medical team. This training was one of the few programs available that allowed physicians to take the lead and be held accountable for their actions.”
— Susan Zabik, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
“Medical professionals today must work as a team. Physicians are responsible for the success of the entire enterprise. As this role of leadership extends to all aspects of a medical practice, a physician must have a solid understanding of finances, administration, and the overall operation of the hospital.”
“The University of Memphis School of Business has demonstrated that their MBA program and Certificate in Hospital Administration and Leadership provides an outstanding platform for educating healthcare administrators. I am pleased to join this unique program.”
— Steve S. Roodman, Chief Operating Officer, Memphis Health Corporation
“As an administrator I was surprised at how critical the non-clinical aspects of my job were to patient care. The University of Memphis School of Business provides a framework and experience that allows me to build a career while still allowing me to understand my responsibilities as a clinician.”
“As a board member, I was concerned that it was becoming increasingly difficult for a physician to have influence and be part of a larger, comprehensive medical team. This training was one of the few programs available that allowed physicians to take the lead and be held accountable for their actions.”
“As an administrator I was surprised at how critical the non-clinical aspects of my job were to patient care. The University of Memphis School of Business provides a framework and experience that allows me to build a career while still allowing me to understand my responsibilities as a clinician.”
“Medical professionals today must work as a team. Physicians are responsible for the success of the entire enterprise. As this role expands and becomes more important, it is critical that we find the necessary tools and resources to enable these professionals to become effective leaders. We are pleased to partner with a university as renowned as the University of Memphis to develop our program for physicians to lead and succeed in a hospital setting.”
— Steve S. Roodman, Chief Operating Officer, Memphis Health Corporation
“As an administrator I was surprised at how critical the non-clinical aspects of my job were to patient care. The University of Memphis School of Business provides a framework and experience that allows me to build a career while still allowing me to understand my responsibilities as a clinician.”
“As a board member, I was concerned that it was becoming increasingly difficult for a physician to have influence and be part of a larger, comprehensive medical team. This training was one of the few programs available that allowed physicians to take the lead and be held accountable for their actions.”
“As an administrator I was surprised at how critical the non-clinical aspects of my job were to patient care. The University of Memphis School of Business provides a framework and experience that allows me to build a career while still allowing me to understand my responsibilities as a clinician.”
“I chose the University of Memphis to earn my doctorate in business because of the quality of the education and research. I found a university that focuses not just on the transferable skills necessary to be successful, but also one that is passionate about the value of educating the whole person.”
— Dr. Susan J. Sink, Vice President, U of M School of Business
“As a board member, I was concerned that it was becoming increasingly difficult for a physician to have influence and be part of a larger, comprehensive medical team. This training was one of the few programs available that allowed physicians to take the lead and be held accountable for their actions.”
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