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.
Tuition Fee Benefit
US$2,500
The program fee is US$18,500. The amount payable after considering the tuition fee benefit is US$16,000.
This is only available to participants who apply by October 5, 2023.
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.
The Chief Medical Officer Program is ideal for:
Participants are expected to have:
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Success Coach
Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort
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
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
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
The program will help you:
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.
Meet your cohort peers and faculty in person at the Emory University Goizueta Business School campus in Atlanta, Georgia, during an optional two-day reunion and networking event.
Note: Session topics and final list of electives are subject to change.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded 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.
Download BrochureRound 1
Deadline: October 5, 2023
Application fee: US$200
Round 2
Deadline: November 1, 2023
Application fee: US$200
Round 3
Deadline: November 30, 2023
Application fee: US$200
The program fee covers teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework. The fee does not include accommodations for the two-day annual in-person reunion and networking event, travel expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the program fee.
Flexible payment options available.