Adding business acumen to your clinical expertise.

While your clinical knowledge is valuable,?administrative roles often require different skills,?such as financial management,?negotiation,?strategy, and information management technology.

You do not have to forfeit your patient interactions. Quite often, the most fulfilling aspect of your work is the direct interaction with patients and the positive impact you make on their lives.?You do need to break out of the siloed culture which locks you into limited opportunities. Transitioning to a leadership role requires you to navigate different cultures and become an effective bridge.

Clinicians hold a high degree of credibility within healthcare organizations.?This is a very valuable asset for a healthcare leader. You can easily establish your credibility and influence in your new role.

Transitioning to a healthcare leadership role can be a very rewarding career move. With careful planning, preparation, and support, you can build the confidence to participate in any business setting.? No longer are you absent from the leadership table.

The healthcare field is constantly evolving,?so it's important to be committed to lifelong learning.?This will help you stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in healthcare leadership.

Additional training in areas like finance,?strategic planning,?and communication enable you to become fully equipped for executive roles. https://hclm.utdallas.edu

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Bob Kaiser is a Clinical Professor of Healthcare Leadership and Management at the Jindal School of Management, The University of Texas at Dallas, and the host of the Business of Healthcare Podcast.

Healthcare Leadership and Management is an MS/MBA program for physicians, clinicians, and administrative healthcare professionals.

Now accepting applications at the highly rated Jindal School of Management.