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 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.
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)
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
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)™.
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’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.
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.
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 Director, Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management, Emory Goizueta Business School; Faculty Director, Woodruff Leadership Academy, Emory Woodruff Health Sciences Center
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
Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management
Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Faculty Advisor, Business & Society Institute
Chief Financial Officer, Emory Healthcare
Associate Professor of Organization & Management
VP for Global Health; Director Emory Global Health Institute
Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management
President and Chief Executive Officer, Regenstrief Institute Inc.
Former President and Chief Operating Officer, Emory Healthcare
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
Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Accounting
Professor in the Practice of Finance
Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management
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.
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.
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)
Flexible payment options are available.
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