This was developed in cooperation with the American
Academy of Family Physicians and has been incorporated to complete within the three year residency curriculum. This is the
first program of its type in the nation.
Program Description -
In today’s healthcare environment, physicians face increasing
challenges requiring skills beyond those acquired by way
of traditional medical education. Healthcare organizations need physicians
with
not only excellent medical education and training, but also
effective business
management and leadership skills. The Rockhurst University
MBA in Health Care Leadership for Physicians helps physicians gain
the
leadership
and business management skills necessary to provide the
highest quality healthcare services, and to effectively lead healthcare
management
teams, medical practices, and healthcare organizations.
Developed in
cooperation with the American Academy of Family Physicians,
Kansas City-area Family Medicine Residency Programs, and practicing
physicians,
the MBA in Health Care Leadership for Physicians provides
a comprehensive graduate level business education which focuses on
the specific
issues relevant to physicians.
Vision - Graduates of the MBA in
Health Care Leadership for Physicians will become leaders
of conscience
and competence,
positively contributing
not only to the health status of the patients they serve,
but also serving as “agents of change” for the
health care delivery system as we know it. Graduates will
be optimally prepared to drive
health system change toward improved disease prevention
and health promotion, and overall improvements in healthcare
quality and efficiency.
Mission - The MBA in Health Care
Leadership for Physicians seeks to provide educational
and developmental experiences
that build physicians’ knowledge,
skills and competencies to enhance their effectiveness
as clinicians, business managers and leaders.
The MBA in Health Care Leadership is designed to meet the needs of
practicing physicians, physician-managers, and physicians-in-training.
Scheduling of coursework takes into consideration the rigors of medical
practice, residency and fellowship training programs.
The MBA in Health Care Leadership for Physicians has been fully integrated
into the UMKC Family Medicine Curriculum. This full integration is
unlike any other residency program. This unique opportunity has been
designed with family medicine residents in mind. The education program
occurs at nearby Rockhurst University, a Jesuit university nationally
ranked for quality of education. The MBA time commitment is planned
into the schedule of residency to allow success in both endeavors without
constraints of personal life.
"This is the Best Decision I ever made. Medicine will change more
in the next 10 years than it has in the past 100 years. Physicians
who have the skills to adapt to the changing business model will be
the most successful as we move to a more international and team approach
to the delivery of health care. With their vast array of experience
and knowledge, my professors concentrate on helping us build our leadership
abilities and challenge us to be outspoken in health care reform."
Todd Shaffer, MD, MBA
Residency Director and
Professor
Top row, second from left: Christopher Adams MD, Todd Shaffer MD, Michael Richardson MD, Gretchen Dickson MD, Gary Rosas MD
Bottom row, third from left: Bridgett McCandless MD, Virender Singhal, MD (CMH)
MBA Program Highlights include:
Gretchen Dickson,
MD, MBA
Advanced OB
Todd Shaffer, MD, MBA
Residency Director and
Professor