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Ep 24 – How to Be a Successful Hospital CMO – Dr. Rex Hoffman (Providence)
In this special episode, guest host, Dr. Rex Hoffman (Providence) facilitates a conversation with Dr. Doug Koekkoek and Dr. Mark Olszyk on how to be a successful hospital Chief Medical Officer.
All 3 of our guests have extensive experience as CMOs and have collaborated together on books and presentations to help other aspiring CMOs to succeed in their positions. Most recently, Dr. Rex Hoffman authored, I Want to be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What?
In this episode, they share some of the insights from that book and their own experiences of leading from the CMO position.
Key Takeaways:
- When and how to transition from a clinical role to Chief Medical Officer, including recognizing the right time and gaining the right experience.
- The essential skills for success, from balancing clinical expertise with leadership to fostering a team-oriented environment.
- How to approach your first 90 days, focusing on relationship-building, understanding organizational dynamics, and setting yourself up for long-term impact.
- Key leadership strategies, including managing relationships with hospital executives, setting clear expectations, and maintaining transparency.
- How to align personal and organizational goals to create meaningful change and leave a lasting legacy.
Dr. Rex Hoffman Bio:
Dr. Hoffman is the Chief Medical Officer at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He earned his medical degree at Tulane School of Medicine and is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He has served in many clinical leadership roles across Providence Health System for over a decade.
Dr. Doug Koekkoek Bio:
Dr. Koekkoek has served as Chief Medical Officer at Providence St. Joseph Health and as the Chief Physician Executive at PeaceHealth. He received his medical degree from the Oregon Health Sciences University. His clinical practice in internal medicine included inpatient and outpatient care before transitioning fully to Hospital Medicine and then moving into administrative and physician leadership roles.
Dr. Mark Olszyk Bio:
Dr. Olszyk is the Chief Medical Officer and VP of Medical Affairs for Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He also wrote the book, The Chief Medical Officer’s Essential Guidebook.
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In this special episode, guest host, Dr. Rex Hoffman (Providence) facilitates a conversation with Dr. Doug Koekkoek and Dr. Mark Olszyk on how to be a successful hospital Chief Medical Officer.
All 3 of our guests have extensive experience as CMOs and have collaborated together on books and presentations to help other aspiring CMOs to succeed in their positions. Most recently, Dr. Rex Hoffman authored, I Want to be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What?
In this episode, they share some of the insights from that book and their own experiences of leading from the CMO position.
Key Takeaways:
- When and how to transition from a clinical role to Chief Medical Officer, including recognizing the right time and gaining the right experience.
- The essential skills for success, from balancing clinical expertise with leadership to fostering a team-oriented environment.
- How to approach your first 90 days, focusing on relationship-building, understanding organizational dynamics, and setting yourself up for long-term impact.
- Key leadership strategies, including managing relationships with hospital executives, setting clear expectations, and maintaining transparency.
- How to align personal and organizational goals to create meaningful change and leave a lasting legacy.
Dr. Rex Hoffman Bio:
Dr. Hoffman is the Chief Medical Officer at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He earned his medical degree at Tulane School of Medicine and is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He has served in many clinical leadership roles across Providence Health System for over a decade.
Dr. Doug Koekkoek Bio:
Dr. Koekkoek has served as Chief Medical Officer at Providence St. Joseph Health and as the Chief Physician Executive at PeaceHealth. He received his medical degree from the Oregon Health Sciences University. His clinical practice in internal medicine included inpatient and outpatient care before transitioning fully to Hospital Medicine and then moving into administrative and physician leadership roles.
Dr. Mark Olszyk Bio:
Dr. Olszyk is the Chief Medical Officer and VP of Medical Affairs for Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He also wrote the book, The Chief Medical Officer’s Essential Guidebook.
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The Better Care Podcast is produced by EvidenceCare.
Sign up for email updates when new episodes are released.
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Follow Dr. Rex Hoffman: LinkedIn
Follow Dr. Doug Koekkoek: LinkedIn
Follow Dr. Mark Olszyk: LinkedIn
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