Chief Medical Officer Program

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Program Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving and volatile healthcare landscape, there is a greater need than ever for sophisticated medical leadership in the C-suite that bridges clinical expertise and business acumen. Organizations and chief executives expect you to excel both as an operational leader and as a strategic business partner who can inspire as a care model innovator while setting the highest standards for quality improvement and patient safety.

The Chief Medical Officer Program from Emory Executive Education will equip you to lead and inspire colleagues across the organization with a shared vision that reflects the unique needs of patient care delivery and strategic business goals. The 9- to 12-month immersive learning journey is focused on providing the mindset, skills, and frameworks required for you to succeed as a CMO, from business leadership to overseeing clinical operations, influencing stakeholders, and spearheading quality improvement.

With this program, you will be prepared to create value and guide new business and care models to sustain the healthcare system. This program is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career and maximize your impact from the C-suite.

Continuing Education Credits

The Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The maximum number of credits designated for this blended learning activity is 185 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™(including a maximum of 78 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for the 2 chosen electives)*. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure: The content of this activity is not related to products or services of an ACCME-defined ineligible company, also known as a commercial interest; therefore no one in control of content has a relevant financial relationship to disclose. Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Participant Profile

The Chief Medical Officer Program is ideal for:

  • Physician leaders in management positions who are preparing for a CMO role and seek a better understanding of business strategy for healthcare organizations

  • CMOs who have served in the position for five years or less wishing to deepen their knowledge of management to be successful leaders in the healthcare industry

Participants are expected to have:

  • A medical degree from an accredited medical school

  • Fluency in written and spoken English

  • International exposure (preferred)

Designed for Success

Structured with the needs of busy executives in mind, you will learn through online sessions, including guest lectures from top executives in the healthcare industry. The flexible nature of the Chief Medical Officer Program allows you to customize your learning journey for maximum career and business impact.

Customize

Take charge of your learning journey. Complete the program in 9 to 12 months at your own pace by accommodating program learning around your work schedule with a weekly commitment of three to five hours.

Interact

Grow your network by interacting with a cohort of global executives. Learn from world-renowned faculty and glean insights from global industry experts with extensive experience in the business of healthcare.

Grow

Gain in-depth knowledge and skills that are fundamental to advancing your career and enable you to thrive as a healthcare leader and inspire colleagues across a shared vision that reflects the unique needs of patient care delivery and the strategic business needs of healthcare organizations.

It’s not enough for medical leaders to be clinical experts to successfully navigate today’s complex healthcare environment. They must have the leadership and business acumen skills to make strategic decisions that will meet the demands of multiple stakeholders, including the workforce, patients, and communities they serve,” said Michael Sacks, faculty director. “The Chief Medical Officer Program brings together experts in healthcare leadership from across Emory University, including the Goizueta Business School, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Rollins School of Public Health, and Emory Healthcare. We have designed a comprehensive education on how to thrive as an impactful chief medical officer.
Michael Sacks, PhD
Faculty Director, Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management, Emory Goizueta Business School; Faculty Director, Woodruff Leadership Academy, Emory Woodruff Health Sciences Center

Learning Outcomes

The program will help you:

  • Gain in-depth knowledge and skills that are fundamental to advancing your career as a chief medical officer

  • Understand the competing priorities in healthcare at the business unit, organization, industry, and community levels

  • Lead and inspire colleagues across a shared vision that reflects the diversity and unique needs of patient care delivery, team members, and the strategic business needs of your healthcare organization

  • Hone your communication, negotiation, and influence skills to empower decision making and better handle people, teams, and organizational conflicts

  • Develop your financial acumen to understand the levers under your control that influence the strategic and financial well-being of your healthcare system

  • Expand your ability to drive strategic change, develop innovative approaches to care, and implement a culture of excellence and well-being for staff, patients, and healthcare professionals

  • Develop and foster relationships and expand your professional network

Program Highlights

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Continuing Education Credits

The Emory University School of Medicine designates this blended learning activity for a maximum of 185 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

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Core Curriculum

Kick-start your journey with 18 weeks of core sessions exploring healthcare leadership and business administration, turning strategy into action, and honing effective communication skills

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Flexible Learning Journey

Customize your program experience with a choice of two topical electives that allow you to focus your learning on relevant skill sets specific to your career goals or the needs of your healthcare organization

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Self-Paced Learning

Access recorded sessions that provide you with the flexibility to experience the in-depth curriculum at your own pace while maintaining your busy day-to-day work commitments

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Success Coach

Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort

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Expert Faculty

Learn from leading experts in the fields of business, leadership, healthcare management, and patient care who are renowned thought leaders and bring deep experience as practitioners

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Capstone Project

Apply program insights to a capstone project that refines the skills you have gained and provides an opportunity to develop a detailed business plan and drive immediate on-the-job impact in your organization

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Networking Event

Connect with high-achieving peers from around the globe and build a lifelong network at an annual optional two-day in-person reunion and networking event at the Emory University Goizueta Business School campus in Atlanta, Georgia

Curriculum

The program’s curriculum is structured around three overarching areas of medical leadership that are crucial for success as a CMO. You will learn the skills needed to define strategic priorities for your organization and lead it to long-term success. Through engaging core modules, you will explore best practices for strategic thinking, navigating competing priorities, and how to effectively manage teams, influence stakeholders, and negotiate as a C-suite leader.

Note: Session topics and final list of electives are subject to change.

Capstone Project

As a key part of the program, you will work on a capstone project that applies the knowledge you have gained to address a real-world business challenge. You will work individually or in small groups to ideate, make strategic decisions, and deliver a business plan you can apply immediately to your organization.

Meet the Faculty

The program is designed and taught by thought leaders who have a deep understanding of the business of healthcare. They bring to the curriculum cutting-edge scholarship, extensive experience in the healthcare industry, and insights into the skill set and frameworks needed to be successful as a CMO.

Faculty Member Michael Sacks
Michael Sacks, PhD

Faculty Director, Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management, Emory Goizueta Business School; Faculty Director, Woodruff Leadership Academy, Emory Woodruff Health Sciences Center

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Tim Cunningham, RN, DrPH, MSN, FAAN

Co-Chief Well-being Officer, Office of Well-Being; Vice President of Practice and Innovation, Emory Healthcare; Adjunct Associate Professor, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

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Molly Epstein, PhD

Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management

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Erika Hall, PhD

Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Faculty Advisor, Business & Society Institute

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Brad Haws

Chief Financial Officer, Emory Healthcare

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Ozgecan Kocak, PhD

Associate Professor of Organization & Management

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Rebecca Martin, PhD

VP for Global Health; Director Emory Global Health Institute

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Rod McCowan, PhD

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management

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Rachel E. Patzer, PhD

President and Chief Executive Officer, Regenstrief Institute Inc.

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Dane Peterson

Former President and Chief Operating Officer, Emory Healthcare

Faculty Member Chad Ritnour
Chad Ritenour, MD

Co-Chief Well-Being Officer, Office of Well-Being; Professor of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine; Vice Chair of Education and Faculty Affairs, Department of Urology

Faculty Member Karen Sedatole
Karen Sedatole, PhD

Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Accounting

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Tom Smith, PhD

Professor in the Practice of Finance

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Peter Topping, PhD

Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management

Pathway to a Graduate Degree Program

The Chief Medical Officer Program serves as a pathway toward an academic degree from Emory Goizueta Business School. Participants who successfully complete the program and fulfil further qualification criteria, including an evaluation of the capstone project and submission of a degree application within 12 months of completing the CMO Program, earn six academic credits. These credits are applicable upon successful enrollment in one of the following degree programs: Executive MBA, Evening MBA, and Masters in Business for Veterans.

Note: The received credits are not transferable to any other degree program not mentioned here or to another school or college. There is also a required fee of US$495 to cover the faculty grading of the capstone project. Successful applicants will benefit from a 5% reduction in the degree tuition fee.

Certificate

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded a badge and a verified digital certificate by Emory Executive Education. The certificate is a recognition of your achievement and the investment you and your organization have made in your education and development. The program is also eligible for 185 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™*.

*See accreditation information above.

FAQs

Connect with a Program Advisor for a 1:1 Session

Our program advisors have helped senior executives around the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding why the Chief Medical Officer Program is the right fit for you.

Email: emory_cmo@emeritus.org

Phone: +1 567 350 1214 (U.S.) / +44 1174 633354 (U.K.) / +971 80 0035703747 (U.A.E.) / +52 55965 34231 (LATAM)

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly.

Flexible payment options are available.

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